Alpha(1)

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Alpha(1) Construction Sets

Alpha(1) was a Meccano like construction system with many parts very similar to 1950s Meccano and a 12.7mm hole spacing. It was produced in China from around 1954 to (probably) the 1960s.

Manufacturer / Distributor

Alpha Construction Toys, Shanghai, China

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for ALPHA [1] (Ref:ALF1)

Maker

System Type
Very like Meccano

Country
China

Dates
after 1954 (see comment *¹)

Material
Steel

Thread
5/32W

Boss Type
double-tapped

Boss Thread
5/32W

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--

No. of Parts in System
53

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.3

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.2

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.96

Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: round (slotted)

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Brass finish

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.5

Bolt diameter (mm)
6.8

Comments
Parts like 50's MECCANO except Flanged Sector Plate 7 holes long, 7 holes 126,a & MÄRKLIN type Hook. *¹ Some manual models from MECCANO 1954-61 period.

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Below there are manuals/leafets and photos which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.

A manual for an Alpha(1) No.1 set (of 1 to 7), in English and Chinese
(Added 21/02/2021)

A photo of an Alpha(1) No.1 set
(Added 21/02/2021)