Meccano Manuals
Meccano Aeroplane Constructor Sets
Aeroplane Constructor was a system for constructing model aircraft. It was made by Meccano Ltd from 1931 to around 1941, when the Second World war stopped production. Sets 00 and 0 used smaller parts with 6BA nuts and bolts than the other sets which used 5/32BSW nuts and bolts.
Below there are manuals/leaflets which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.
Outfit 00
Aero Constructor
Set 00
1/635/25

A 1935 Aeroplane Constructor set 00 instruction leaflet. Print Code 1/635/25.
Set 00
1/635/25

A 1935 Aeroplane Constructor set 00 instruction leaflet. Print Code 1/635/25.
Aero Constructor
Set 00
16/1139/17.5

A 1939 Aeroplane Constructor set 00 instruction leaflet Print Code 16/1139/17.5.
(Replaced 21/12/2022)
Set 00
16/1139/17.5

A 1939 Aeroplane Constructor set 00 instruction leaflet Print Code 16/1139/17.5.
(Replaced 21/12/2022)
Outfit 0
Aero Constructor
Set 0
13/333/5

Photocopy of a 1933 Spanish translation for the Aeroplane Constructor set 0 manual. Print Code 13/333/5.
(Added 21/12/2022)
Set 0
13/333/5

Photocopy of a 1933 Spanish translation for the Aeroplane Constructor set 0 manual. Print Code 13/333/5.
(Added 21/12/2022)
Aero Constructor
Set 0
2/635/8(1P)

A 1935 Aeroplane Constructor set 0 manual. Print Code 2/635/8(1P).
(Added 04/05/2020)
Set 0
2/635/8(1P)

A 1935 Aeroplane Constructor set 0 manual. Print Code 2/635/8(1P).
(Added 04/05/2020)
Aero Constructor
Set 0
2/735/12(2P)

A 1935 Aeroplane Constructor set 0 manual. Print Code 2/735/12(2P).
Set 0
2/735/12(2P)

A 1935 Aeroplane Constructor set 0 manual. Print Code 2/735/12(2P).
Aero Constructor
Set 0
13/336/25(1P)

The front cover only of a 1936 Aeroplane Constructor set 0 manual. Print Code 13/336/25(1P).
(Added 29/04/2024)
Set 0
13/336/25(1P)

The front cover only of a 1936 Aeroplane Constructor set 0 manual. Print Code 13/336/25(1P).
(Added 29/04/2024)
Aero Constructor
Set 0
13/437/22.5
A 1937 Aeroplane Constructor set 0 manual with this print code is known to exist. Print Code 13/437/22.5.
Set 0
13/437/22.5
A 1937 Aeroplane Constructor set 0 manual with this print code is known to exist. Print Code 13/437/22.5.
Aero Constructor
Set 0
13/139/17.5(1P)

A 1939 Aeroplane Constructor set 0 manual. Print Code 13/139/17.5(1P).
Set 0
13/139/17.5(1P)

A 1939 Aeroplane Constructor set 0 manual. Print Code 13/139/17.5(1P).
Outfit 1
Aero Constructor
Set 1
13/931/15

A 1931 Aeroplane Constructor set 1 manual (Dark blue print). Print Code 13/931/15.
Set 1
13/931/15

A 1931 Aeroplane Constructor set 1 manual (Dark blue print). Print Code 13/931/15.
Aero Constructor
Set 1
13/1131/5(1R)

A 1931 Aeroplane Constructor set 1 manual (Dark brown print). Print Code 13/1131/5(1R).
Set 1
13/1131/5(1R)

A 1931 Aeroplane Constructor set 1 manual (Dark brown print). Print Code 13/1131/5(1R).
Aero Constructor
Set 1
2/732/17.5(1P)

A 1932 Aeroplane Constructor set 1 manual (Dark brown print). Print Code 2/732/17.5(1P).
(Added 04/05/2020)
Set 1
2/732/17.5(1P)

A 1932 Aeroplane Constructor set 1 manual (Dark brown print). Print Code 2/732/17.5(1P).
(Added 04/05/2020)
Aero Constructor
Set 1
2/433/30(1P)

A 1933 Aeroplane Constructor set 1 manual (Dark brown print). Print Code 2/433/30(1P).
Set 1
2/433/30(1P)

A 1933 Aeroplane Constructor set 1 manual (Dark brown print). Print Code 2/433/30(1P).
Aero Constructor
Set 1
2/535/7.5

A 1935 Aeroplane Constructor set 1 manual (Dark brown print). Print Code 2/535/7.5.
(Added 04/05/2020)
Set 1
2/535/7.5

A 1935 Aeroplane Constructor set 1 manual (Dark brown print). Print Code 2/535/7.5.
(Added 04/05/2020)
Aero Constructor
Set 1
13/436/12.5(1P)

A 1936 Aeroplane Constructor set 1 manual (Dark brown print). Print Code 13/436/12.5(1P).
Set 1
13/436/12.5(1P)

A 1936 Aeroplane Constructor set 1 manual (Dark brown print). Print Code 13/436/12.5(1P).
Aero Constructor
Set 1
13/437/13.5(1P)

A 1937 Aeroplane Constructor set 1 manual (Dark brown print). Print Code 13/437/13.5(1P).
Set 1
13/437/13.5(1P)

A 1937 Aeroplane Constructor set 1 manual (Dark brown print). Print Code 13/437/13.5(1P).
Outfit 2
Aero Constructor
Set 2
13/931/10

A 1931 Aeroplane Constructor set 2 manual (Dark blue print). Print Code 13/931/10.
Set 2
13/931/10

A 1931 Aeroplane Constructor set 2 manual (Dark blue print). Print Code 13/931/10.
Aero Constructor
Set 2
13/1131/5/(1R)

A 1931 Aeroplane Constructor set 2 manual (Dark brown print). Print Code 13/1131/5/(1R).
Set 2
13/1131/5/(1R)

A 1931 Aeroplane Constructor set 2 manual (Dark brown print). Print Code 13/1131/5/(1R).
Aero Constructor
Set 2
13/1231/5/(2R)

A 1931 Aeroplane Constructor set 2 manual (Dark brown print). Print Code 13/1231/5/(2R).
Set 2
13/1231/5/(2R)

A 1931 Aeroplane Constructor set 2 manual (Dark brown print). Print Code 13/1231/5/(2R).
Aero Constructor
Set 2
2/732/18.5(1P)

A 1932 Aeroplane Constructor set 2 manual (Dark brown print). Print Code 2/732/18.5(1P).
Set 2
2/732/18.5(1P)

A 1932 Aeroplane Constructor set 2 manual (Dark brown print). Print Code 2/732/18.5(1P).
Aero Constructor
Set 2
2/433/15(1P)

A 1933 Aeroplane Constructor set 2 manual (Dark brown print). Print Code 2/433/15(1P).
Set 2
2/433/15(1P)

A 1933 Aeroplane Constructor set 2 manual (Dark brown print). Print Code 2/433/15(1P).
Aero Constructor
Set 2
2/433/15(1P)

A 1933 Aeroplane Constructor set 2 manual, print ref 2/433/15(1P) with overprint in red concerning the change from military to civil colours (Dark brown print) Print Code 2/433/15(1P).
Set 2
2/433/15(1P)

A 1933 Aeroplane Constructor set 2 manual, print ref 2/433/15(1P) with overprint in red concerning the change from military to civil colours (Dark brown print) Print Code 2/433/15(1P).
Aero Constructor
Set 2
13/1136/5(2P)
A 1936 Aeroplane Constructor set 2 manual with this print code is known to exist Print Code 13/1136/5(2P).
Set 2
13/1136/5(2P)
A 1936 Aeroplane Constructor set 2 manual with this print code is known to exist Print Code 13/1136/5(2P).
Aero Constructor
Set 2
13/338/6(1P)

A 1938 Aeroplane Constructor set 2 manual (Dark brown print). Print Code 13/338/6(1P).
Set 2
13/338/6(1P)

A 1938 Aeroplane Constructor set 2 manual (Dark brown print). Print Code 13/338/6(1P).
Aero Constructor
Set 2 France
13/1031/7

A 1931 Meccano (France) Aeroplane Constructor set 2 manual (Dark blue print). Print Code 13/1031/7.
Set 2 France
13/1031/7

A 1931 Meccano (France) Aeroplane Constructor set 2 manual (Dark blue print). Print Code 13/1031/7.
Aero Constructor
Set 2 France
2/1032/13

A 1932 Meccano (France) Aeroplane Constructor set 2 manual (Dark brown print). Print Code 2/1032/13.
Set 2 France
2/1032/13

A 1932 Meccano (France) Aeroplane Constructor set 2 manual (Dark brown print). Print Code 2/1032/13.
Outfit 9 (same as set 00, but for some overseas markets)
Outfit 10
Outfit 11
Aero Constructor
Set 11 - 3 lang
1031/20

A 1931 Aeroplane Constructor set 11 manual in three languages (English, French, German) (Dark blue print). Print Code 1031/20.
Set 11 - 3 lang
1031/20

A 1931 Aeroplane Constructor set 11 manual in three languages (English, French, German) (Dark blue print). Print Code 1031/20.
Outfit 12
Special Outfits 1 and 2
Aero Constructor
Special sets 1-2
13/833/10

A 1933 Aeroplane Constructor Special sets 1 and 2 manual. Print Code 13/833/10.
Special sets 1-2
13/833/10

A 1933 Aeroplane Constructor Special sets 1 and 2 manual. Print Code 13/833/10.
Aero Constructor
Special sets 1-2
13/1033/7.5

A 1933 Aeroplane Constructor Special sets 1 and 2 manual. Print Code 13/1033/7.5.
(Added 23/06/2023)
Special sets 1-2
13/1033/7.5

A 1933 Aeroplane Constructor Special sets 1 and 2 manual. Print Code 13/1033/7.5.
(Added 23/06/2023)
Aero Constructor
Special sets 1-2
13/534/7

A 1934 Aeroplane Constructor Special sets 1 and 2 manual. Print Code 13/534/7.
(Added 23/06/2023)
Special sets 1-2
13/534/7

A 1934 Aeroplane Constructor Special sets 1 and 2 manual. Print Code 13/534/7.
(Added 23/06/2023)
Aero Constructor
Special sets 1-2
20/4/36/7

A 1936 Aeroplane Constructor Special sets 1 and 2 manual. Print Code 20/4/36/7.
(Added 23/06/2023)
Special sets 1-2
20/4/36/7

A 1936 Aeroplane Constructor Special sets 1 and 2 manual. Print Code 20/4/36/7.
(Added 23/06/2023)
Aero Constructor
Special sets 1-2
20/1036/2.5

A 1936 Aeroplane Constructor Special sets 1 and 2 manual. Print Code 20/1036/2.5.
(Added 23/06/2023)
Special sets 1-2
20/1036/2.5

A 1936 Aeroplane Constructor Special sets 1 and 2 manual. Print Code 20/1036/2.5.
(Added 23/06/2023)
Aero Constructor
Special sets 1-2
20/338/4
A 1938 Aeroplane Constructor Special sets 1 and 2 manual with this print code could exist Print Code 20/338/4.
Confirmation required
Special sets 1-2
20/338/4
A 1938 Aeroplane Constructor Special sets 1 and 2 manual with this print code could exist Print Code 20/338/4.
Confirmation required
Aero Clockwork Motor No.1
Aero Constructor
C/W Motor No.1
1/1231/5

A 1931 Aeroplane Constructor clockwork motor No.1 leaflet. Print Code 1/1231/5.
C/W Motor No.1
1/1231/5

A 1931 Aeroplane Constructor clockwork motor No.1 leaflet. Print Code 1/1231/5.
Aero Clockwork Motor No.2
Aero Constructor
C/W Motor No.2
1/1131/5

A 1931 Aeroplane Constructor clockwork motor No.2 leaflet in English, French, Spanish and German. Print Code 1/1131/5.
C/W Motor No.2
1/1131/5

A 1931 Aeroplane Constructor clockwork motor No.2 leaflet in English, French, Spanish and German. Print Code 1/1131/5.
Aero Constructor
C/W Motor No.2
1/1231/2

A 1931 Aeroplane Constructor clockwork motor No.2 leaflet in English, French, Spanish and German. Print Code 1/1231/2.
(Added 04/05/2020)
C/W Motor No.2
1/1231/2

A 1931 Aeroplane Constructor clockwork motor No.2 leaflet in English, French, Spanish and German. Print Code 1/1231/2.
(Added 04/05/2020)
Aero Constructor
C/W Motor No.2
1/232/15

A 1932 Aeroplane Constructor clockwork motor No.2 leaflet in English, French, Spanish and German. Print Code 1/232/15.
C/W Motor No.2
1/232/15

A 1932 Aeroplane Constructor clockwork motor No.2 leaflet in English, French, Spanish and German. Print Code 1/232/15.
Aero Constructor
C/W Motor No.2
1/136/2.5

A 1936 Aeroplane Constructor clockwork motor No.2 leaflet in English, French, Spanish and German. Print Code 1/136/2.5.
C/W Motor No.2
1/136/2.5

A 1936 Aeroplane Constructor clockwork motor No.2 leaflet in English, French, Spanish and German. Print Code 1/136/2.5.
Instructions in foreign languages
Aero Constructor
Translation
1/1231/1

1931 Translation for Aeroplane Constructor outfit 1 in Spanish. Print Code 1/1231/1.
(Added 21/12/2022)
Translation
1/1231/1

1931 Translation for Aeroplane Constructor outfit 1 in Spanish. Print Code 1/1231/1.
(Added 21/12/2022)
Aero Constructor
Translation
2/433/7

1933 Translation for Aeroplane Constructor outfit 1 in Spanish. Print Code 2/433/7.
Translation
2/433/7

1933 Translation for Aeroplane Constructor outfit 1 in Spanish. Print Code 2/433/7.
Aero Constructor
Translation

An undated translation for Aeroplane Constructor outfits 1 and 2 in Spanish, no print ref.
Translation

An undated translation for Aeroplane Constructor outfits 1 and 2 in Spanish, no print ref.
Aero Constructor
Translation

An undated translation for Aeroplane Constructor outfits 1 and 2 in Spanish, no print ref.
(Added 21/12/2022)
Translation

An undated translation for Aeroplane Constructor outfits 1 and 2 in Spanish, no print ref.
(Added 21/12/2022)
Aero Constructor
Translation

An undated translation for Aeroplane Constructor outfit 2 in Spanish, no print ref
Translation

An undated translation for Aeroplane Constructor outfit 2 in Spanish, no print ref
Aero Constructor
Translation

An undated translation for Aeroplane Constructor outfit 10 in Danish, Italian, Dutch and Swedish, no print ref
Translation

An undated translation for Aeroplane Constructor outfit 10 in Danish, Italian, Dutch and Swedish, no print ref
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