Metaba

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Metaba

Metaba was a simple Meccano-like constructional system. It was made in Germany by P. Spier, probably shortly after WW2.

Manufacturer / Distributor

P. Spier, Oberingenieur, Mag-Bergedorf, Grasweg 11

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for METABA (Ref:MBA)

Maker

System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm

Country
Germany

Dates
after World War Two

Material
Steel

Thread
M3

Boss Type
no boss

Boss Thread
----

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--

No. of Parts in System
12 (see comment *¹)

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.2

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
(Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)

Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: countersunk (slotted)

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Steel finish
(see comment *²)

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`

Bolt diameter (mm)

Comments
No.1 seen has lid with 'clunky' boy & small models. Main parts are 3,5,8 holes Strips & Pulley Disc. *¹ In No.1. *² Possibly Nut is brass (plated).

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