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Re: International Society of Meccanomen
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lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk
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Wed, 22 Aug 2001 16:39:10 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Allan Bedford Van writes:

*Visually* superior perhaps, but only because LEGO is more of a sculpting
medium.  Meccano has a definite mechanical advantage due to the strength and
precision it derives from being made of steel, brass, etc.

Allan B.V

Meccano hasn't got pneumatics though has it. So I'd say Lego has the
pneumatic advantage.

Steve



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  Re: International Society of Meccanomen
 
(...) An excellent point. That one had slipped my mind. I guess I was thinking more along the lines of the hardened brass gears and incredibly strong beams, axles and brackets; perhaps things more appropriate for gear boxes, cranes, bridges etc. Of (...) (23 years ago, 22-Aug-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk)

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(...) *Visually* superior perhaps, but only because LEGO is more of a sculpting medium. Meccano has a definite mechanical advantage due to the strength and precision it derives from being made of steel, brass, etc. Allan B. (23 years ago, 22-Aug-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk)

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