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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.
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> 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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| (...) 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 (...) (25 years ago, 22-Aug-01, to lugnet.general, lugnet.loc.uk)
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