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| TheOperative |
Meccano Electrique 1Hi Gents,I had the good fortune to receive a Meccano Electrique 1 set in the original box. The set was completely Made in France, at the now idle factory in Paris. The set is a bit used, but nearly complete! The quality is outstanding. Where can I find information about this set? Unfortunately, the instructions are missing. Is there a place I can download them? Any advice appreciated. T.O. |
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| scorpion2nz |
can you post photo as i have large collection sets and manuals here
and access to more may be able to find what you looking for or you could try this link http://84-204.surfsnel.dsl.internl.net/Manuals/ |
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| paul_c |
Try this site -
http://www.nzmeccano.com or look through the Meccano web ring - www.meccanoweb.com/meccring 
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| TheOperative |
Hi Scorpion
Here are some shots of the set: The Cover: 
The Made in France by Meccano Päris logo: 
The set contents: 
The quality guarantee (back when these actually meant something) 
"All Meccano toys are made with the greatest care and very rigorously checked before leaving their factory. The Guarantee that we assure you is for your additional protection. In effect, if this article does not give you complete satisfaction, write us immediately with your precise complaint and enclose this guarantee." The cardboard panels, some are missing and I have no idea what they should look like.... 
Any additional advice greatly appreciated. T.O. |
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| scorpion2nz |
not 1 in my collection but if you go to the link is posted and part way down list is Elektrikit/ this is the manual you require
on 6311, 6306,6326 you will find 3 of the discs you are missing i do not have complete parts list but in my meccano bible i do have a picture of how set should look hope this helps you in some way cheers |
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| TheOperative |
Thank you so much!
I printed out the complete manual. Now I can order the missing parts. Just need to find a clean scan of the disc sheet and that will do it. I am new to Meccano. I must say that the projects/models would be surprisingly challenging, especially for say a 12 year old let alone an adult 
T.O. T.O. |
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| scorpion2nz |
glad to be of help
as for ordering parts i presume you mean second hand !! this set is from around the 1960s and quite collectible you have done very well cheers |
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| TheOperative |
Indeed, second hand or replicas 
I fully intend to build more than a few of the models in the manual. Yes, I did get quite lucky. The very old man accross the street from my papa in law passed away. His kids just gave the set away to papa when cleaning out the house and he in turn passed it on to me for Christmas. I have a box of new Meccano, shockingly still made in France. The plastic pieces are complete shite and the smaller parts tend to break easily. The mechanisms one constructs are quite "watered down" and the parts list hugely simplified. I truly abhore the "slip fit" attachment method for gears/pullies, etc. as opposed to set screws...... Some of the models however can still be somewhat challenging and interesting, especially trying to get them to function properly.... I will have to post a vid or two of some of the models I made for my son. I honestly think that Meccano could find a substantial market re-issuing the orginal sets. I have a faint hope that some hero at Meccano France gives it a go and doesn't let the greedy fools in charge ship what's left of Meccano off to China..... T.O. |
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| scorpion2nz |
there is a Fellow in India who is making replica parts and complete sets not real but certainly better than your french modern crap and there is also Exacto in south america i think .
As for me i am selling real second hand meccano as have to much and no space Cheers |