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.
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)
Aero Constructor
Set 00
16/640/15

A 1940 Aeroplane Constructor set 00 instruction leaflet Print Code 16/640/15.
(Added 21/12/2022)
Aero Constructor
Set 00
16/641/10

Photo of the front side only of a 1941 Aeroplane Constructor set 00 instruction leaflet. Print Code 16/641/10.
(Added 21/12/2022)
Aero Constructor
Set 00 France

Photos of a 1941 Meccano (France) Aeroplane Constructor set 00 instruction leaflet. Print ref 4/41/5.5.A 38..
(Added 21/12/2022)
Aero Constructor
Set 00 France

Photo of a late 1941 Meccano (France) Aeroplane Constructor set 00. It came with the previous instruction leaflet. Print ref 4/41/5.5.A 38.
(Added 21/12/2022)

Outfit 0

Aero Constructor
Set 0
2/632/40

A 1932 Aeroplane Constructor set 0 manual. Print Code 2/632/40.
Aero Constructor
Set 0
2/333/40

A 1933 Aeroplane Constructor set 0 manual. Print Code 2/333/40.
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)
Aero Constructor
Set 0
5/634/40

A 1934 Aeroplane Constructor set 0 manual. Print Code 5/634/40.
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)
Aero Constructor
Set 0
2/735/12(2P)

A 1935 Aeroplane Constructor set 0 manual. Print Code 2/735/12(2P).
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.
Aero Constructor
Set 0
13/139/17.5(1P)

A 1939 Aeroplane Constructor set 0 manual. Print Code 13/139/17.5(1P).
Aero Constructor
Set 0
13/640/16

A 1940 Aeroplane Constructor set 0 manual. Print Code 13/640/16.
(Added 04/05/2020)
Aero Constructor
Set 0
13/641/20

A 1941 Aeroplane Constructor set 0 manual. Print Code 13/641/20.
Aero Constructor
Set 0

Photo a 1939 Aeroplane Constructor set 0, the manual with it is thought to have a November 1939 print code
(Added 21/12/2022)
Aero Constructor
Set 0 France
13/339/7(1P)

A 1939 Meccano (France) Aeroplane Constructor set 0 manual (Dark blue print). Print Code 13/339/7(1P).
Aero Constructor
Set 0 France
13/339/7(1P)

A 1939 Meccano (France) Aeroplane Constructor set 0 manual (Dark brown print). Print Code 13/339/7(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.
Aero Constructor
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)
Aero Constructor
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)
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).
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).
Aero Constructor
Set 1
13/338/12.5(1P)

A 1938 Aeroplane Constructor set 1 manual (Dark brown print). Print Code 13/338/12.5(1P).
Aero Constructor
Set 1
13/439/12(1P)

A 1939 Aeroplane Constructor set 1 manual (Dark brown print). Print Code 13/439/12(1P).
Aero Constructor
Set 1 France
2/1032/12(1P)

A 1932 Meccano (France) Aeroplane Constructor set 1 manual (Dark brown print). Print Code 2/1032/12(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.
Aero Constructor
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).
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).
Aero Constructor
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).
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).
Aero Constructor
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
13/339/2.75(1P)

A 1939 Aeroplane Constructor set 2 manual (Dark brown print). Print Code 13/339/2.75(1P).
Aero Constructor
Set 2
13/240/2.5

A 1940 Aeroplane Constructor set 2 manual (Dark brown print). Print Code 13/240/2.5.
(Added 04/05/2020)
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.
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.
Aero Constructor
Set 2 France
2/636/.9

A 1936 Meccano (France) Aeroplane Constructor set 2 manual (Dark brown print). Print Code 2/636/.9.
Aero Constructor
Set 2 France
13/737/2.5

A 1937 Meccano (France) Aeroplane Constructor set 2 manual (Dark brown print). Print Code 13/737/2.5.

Outfit 9 (same as set 00, but for some overseas markets)

Aero Constructor
Set 9 French/German
1/10321/

The front side only of a 1932 Aeroplane Constructor set 9 instruction leaflet in French and German (probably for the Swiss market Print Code 1/10321/.
(Added 21/12/2022)

Outfit 10

Aero Constructor
Set 10 - 3 lang
2/632/20

A 1932 Aeroplane Constructor set 10 manual in three languages (English, French, German) (Dark brown print). Print Code 2/632/20.
Aero Constructor
Set 10 - 3 lang
2/735/5

A 1935 Aeroplane Constructor set 10 manual in three languages (English, French, German) (Dark brown print). Print Code 2/735/5.

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.
Aero Constructor
Set 11 - 3 lang
13/732/18.5

1932 Instructions for the latest models for Aeroplane Constructor outfits 11 and 12 in English, French and German. Print Code 13/732/18.5.
(Added 21/12/2022)
Aero Constructor
Set 11

Photo of a Aeroplane Constructor outfits 11. circa 1933.
(Added 21/12/2022)

Outfit 12

Aero Constructor
Set 12 - 3 lang
13/1031/10

A 1931 Aeroplane Constructor set 12 manual in three languages (English, French, German) (Dark blue print). Print Code 13/1031/10.
Aero Constructor
Set 12 - 3 lang
13/633/5

A 1933 Aeroplane Constructor set 12 manual in three languages (English, French, German) (Dark brown print). Print Code 13/633/5.

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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
Aero Constructor
Special sets 1-2
20/339/4.5

A 1939 Aeroplane Constructor Special sets 1 and 2 manual. Print Code 20/339/4.5.
(Added 07/07/2023)

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.
Aero Constructor
C/W Motor No.1
1/432/7.5

A 1932 Aeroplane Constructor clockwork motor No.1 leaflet in Spanish, German, Dutch and French. Print Code 1/432/7.5.
Aero Constructor
C/W Motor No.1
1/1136/.5

A 1936 Aeroplane Constructor clockwork motor No.1 leaflet. Print Code 1/1136/.5.
Aero Constructor
C/W Motor No.1 Fr

A 1932 Meccano (France) Aeroplane Constructor clockwork motor No.1 leaflet Print ref 632/10/A 2494.

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.
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)
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.
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.
Aero Constructor
C/W Motor No.2
1/1136/5

A 1936 Aeroplane Constructor clockwork motor No.2 leaflet in English, French, Spanish and German. Print Code 1/1136/5.
Aero Constructor
C/W Motor No.2
1/1236/2

A 1936 Aeroplane Constructor clockwork motor No.2 leaflet in English, French, Spanish and German. Print Code 1/1236/2.
(Added 04/05/2020)
Aero Constructor
C/W Motor No.2 France

A 1932 Meccano (France) Aeroplane Constructor clockwork motor No.2 leaflet Print ref 632/10/A 2494.

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)
Aero Constructor
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.
Aero Constructor
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
Aero Constructor
Translation

An undated translation for Aeroplane Constructor outfit 10 in Danish, Italian, Dutch and Swedish, no print ref
Aero Constructor
Translation
1/1133/2

1933 Translation for Aeroplane Constructor Special outfits 1 and 2 in German, French and Spanish. Print Code 1/1133/2.
(Added 21/12/2022)
Aero Constructor
Translation

Photo showing how the translation leaflet for the Aeroplane Constructor Special outfits 1 and 2 was bound into the manual
(Added 21/12/2022)

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