tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2344605508503053589.post6042115920747102331..comments2024-02-18T15:33:13.620+00:00Comments on Ralph and Sue's Meccano News: Bring back the 52! Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2344605508503053589.post-74205971939085821742015-02-20T20:29:55.700+00:002015-02-20T20:29:55.700+00:00I would like to see all parts easier to purchase l...I would like to see all parts easier to purchase like lego but I do think this part should be in shops.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01472171143502699671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2344605508503053589.post-86487603209146868472014-05-26T17:26:32.928+01:002014-05-26T17:26:32.928+01:00Ray,
Since the demise of the progressive sets tha...Ray,<br /><br />Since the demise of the progressive sets that part lost its status and is now seldom seen. I know the new owners of Meccano are open to suggestion so let's see if they will listen to a logical argument for its reintroduction into the smaller sets...<br /><br />Ralph.Ralph Laughtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05400542638638661314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2344605508503053589.post-8946734224661818942014-05-26T17:25:30.265+01:002014-05-26T17:25:30.265+01:00John,
What you need now are some of those nice m...John, <br /><br />What you need now are some of those nice modern tyres that were made by Metallus (and by Ashok) that fit those pulleys...<br /><br />RalphRalph Laughtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05400542638638661314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2344605508503053589.post-74736425731648170292014-05-26T17:02:28.136+01:002014-05-26T17:02:28.136+01:00#2 RE: Hey Meccano!
I find this omission quite str... #2 RE: Hey Meccano!<br />I find this omission quite strange as it was the backbone of most models in the past<br />I didn`t realise that it wasn`t included in sets any more,me being a traditionalist liking red & green parts.<br /><br />Ray.<br />raynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2344605508503053589.post-43257888335201263012014-05-26T03:37:23.756+01:002014-05-26T03:37:23.756+01:00I do like the crinkle finish dark grey. It not onl...I do like the crinkle finish dark grey. It not only looks good, but the paint stands up to the rough treatment of sharp nut corners and the occasional scrape from a screwdriver or allen key. Likewise the part 19b 3" pulley.<br />Only problem is having bought so many Special Edition Crane outfits because of the great value for money, desirable 'old school' parts, and the excellent case, I now have a dozen 3" pulleys.<br />Oh well, there is no such thing as too much meccano.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354365906754400404noreply@blogger.com