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Construction (GDR)
This range of metal construction sets were made, prior to the unification of Germany by the then GDR company 'VEB Spielwaren-Mechanik' now known as Eitech. It is a metric system with 10mm hole spacings and 4mm thread. Set boxes - but not the manuals - were frequently marketed under the name 'Constructo'. For sets/manuals prior to 1965/6 see Konstruktion. Following the reunification of Germany the company was denationalised and became Eitech GmbH in around 1992. For these sets/manuals see 'Construction-Eitech'.
Note that in Germany, the term VEB in a company's name is always associated with the GDR, as it stands for Volkseigener Betrieb (People's Own Enterprise) and they only existed in the GDR. This means that it was a state-owned enterprise.
Manufacturer / Distributor
VEB Spielwaren-Mechanik, Pfaffschwende, GDR (Former East Germany)
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for CONSTRUCTION [1] (Ref:CNN1)
Construction (later Eitech)
as EITECH/CONSTRUCTION
Former East Germany
1965 to 1992
Steel / Plastic (see comment *1)
M4
single-tapped
M4
32 (see comment *2)
94 (see comment *3)
10.0
4.2
4.1
4.0 (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
6.9
6.9
Comments
Large Tyres have 17x71x34 moulded in. *1 Flexible Plates are plastic. *2 Mod .8. 25 (Mod 1) for later plastic Gears. *3 Not including later new parts.
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Pages from the 'Other Systems Newsletter' which contain information on this system are shown below. They can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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Manufacturer / Distributor
VEB Spielwaren-Mechanik, Pfaffschwende, GDR (Former East Germany)
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for CONSTRUCTION theme sets (Ref:CNT)
Construction (later Eitech)
as EITECH/CONSTRUCTION
Former East Germany
1980s to mid 1990s (see comment *1)
Steel / Plastic
M4
single-tapped
M4
32
121 (see comment *2)
10.0
4.2
4.1
4.0 (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
6.9
6.9
Comments
Sets with standard parts & many in plastic to add realism. Boxes, but not manuals, often marked CONSTRUCTO. *1 Needs verifying. *2 Including 47 plastic parts.
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Manufacturer / Distributor
VEB Spielwaren-Mechanik, Pfaffschwende, GDR (Former East Germany)
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for CONSTRUCTION C40 (Ref:CNE)
Construction (later Eitech)
Electrical/science
Former East Germany
known in 1991 to 1992
Steel
M4
single-tapped
M4
32
57
10.0
4.2
4.1
4.0
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
6.9
6.9
Comments
Electronic 3-channel, 10-step controller for Motors, lights etc, plus standard parts for small models.
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Below there are manuals/instructions which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.
Phase 1 - 1966 to around 1970
The instruction manual for set 01. Dated 1966. The parts are differently numbered to later manuals/sets.
The instruction manual for set 02. The parts are differently numbered to later manuals/sets.
Some photos of the 02 set.
The instruction manual for set 03. Dated 1966. The parts are differently numbered to later manuals/sets.
The instruction manual for set 04. Dated 1967. The parts are differently numbered to later manuals/sets.
A brochure from around 1969.
Phase 2 - Around 1971 to early 1980s
The combined instruction manual for sets 100, 110, 120 & 300 dated 1971 in five languages but not English.
The combined instruction manual for sets 100, 110, 120 & 300 dated 1975 in five languages including English.
The combined instruction manual for sets 100, 110, 120 & 300 dated 1975 in five languages including English.
The combined instruction manual for sets 100, 110, 120 & 300 dated 1979 in five languages but not English.
Photos of the 101 set.
Photos of the 110 set.
Photos of the 111 set.
Photos of the 120 set.
Photos of the 200 set.
Photos of the 300 set.
A brochure from around 1975.
Phase 3 - Early 1980s to German Unification
The combined instruction manual for sets C01 to C06 dated 1982.
The combined instruction manual for sets C01 to C06 dated 1986.
The combined instruction manual for sets C01 to C06 dated 1988 ??.
Photos of the C02 set.
Photos of the C03 set.
Photos of the C04 set.
The instruction manual for set C07 - Trucks.
Photos of two different C07 Trucks sets.
(Added 04/07/2020)
A photo of the C07 set.
The instruction manual for set C08 - Small Trucks.
The instruction manual for set C09 - Tankers.
Photos of the C09 set.
The instruction manual for set C10 - Jeeps.
The instruction manual for set C12 - Tractors.
The instruction manual for set C13 - Earth Moving Equipment.
A supplementary instruction sheet for set C13.
The instruction manual for set C14 - Cranes.
The instruction manual for set C20 - Helicopter.
Another instruction manual for set C20 - Helicopter.
The instruction manual for set C21 - Jet Airliner.
The instruction manual for set C40 - Gantry Crane with Electronic Control.