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Baufix (Batifix) Construction Sets
and
Crème Éclipse Construction Sets
Baufix (Batifix) was a very simple constructional system with alternate slots in the strips. It was called Baufix for the German market and Batifix for the French market. It was made in Germany in the 1930s.
Crème Éclipse was a French brand of wax polish which repackaged Baufix sets/parts under their own brand name for promotional purposes.
Manufacturer / Distributor
Saalheimer & Strauss, Nürnburg
From 1936 Phillipp Niedermeyer GmbH, Nürnburg, Germany
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for BAUFIX (Ref:BFX)
BAUFIX type
Germany
1932 to known in 1936
Steel
3.5x.8 (probably)
no boss
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--
15 (approximately)
13.0 (see comment *1)
3.7 (see comment *2)
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3.5 (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
(see comment *3)
6.5
Comments
Strip holes extend out to alternate sides. Parts probably as BATIFIX, CREME ECLIPSE, SIMPLEX, but 2 thicknesses seen. *1 10/11 in large/small Disc holes. *2 Mean; small Disc holes 2.4. *3& Round?
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Manufacturer / Distributor
Saalheimer & Strauss, Nürnburg
From 1936 Phillipp Niedermeyer GmbH, Nürnburg, Germany
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for BATIFIX (Ref:BAT)
BAUFIX type
France
after 1932 to after 2011
Steel
3.5x.8
no boss
----
--
10 (approximately)
13.0 (see comment *1)
3.6 (see comment *2)
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3.5
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: tapered cheese (slotted)
Steel with a Brass finish
6.4
6.4
Comments
Probably BAUFIX for French market. Parts seen .5 thick. *1 10/11 for large/small holes in Disc. *2 Small holes in Disc, 2.4.
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Below there are manuals/leaflets and photos which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.
A Baufix (Batifix) manual. The manual was printed on the bag that the set came in. This is a dual language German and French version.
(Added 07/11/2019)
Photos of Baufix parts.
(Added 20/03/2022)
Photo of Baufix parts together with descriptions in German.
(Added 12/04/2024)
Photos of some Baufix models.
(Added 12/04/2024)
Some information (in German) of Baufix and its manufacturer.
(Added 12/04/2024)
Crème Éclipse
Manufacturer / Distributor
Saalheimer & Strauss, Nürnburg
From 1936 Phillipp Niedermeyer GmbH, Nürnburg, Germany
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for CREME ÉCLIPSE (Ref:C E)
BAUFIX type
France
1950s
Steel
no boss
----
--
13.0
3.6
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Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
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Comments
Probably the same as BAUFIX, models shown are identical. Promo set, Crème Éclipse is name of household polish.
The MCS document for this system is shown below. It can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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Below there are manuals/leaflets and photos which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.
A Crème Éclipse leaflet/bag
(Added 12/04/2024)