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Der Junge Konstrukteur Construction Sets
Der Junge Konstrukteur was a Meccano-like Construction system with many special parts. It was produced in East Germany by HW from 1955 to 1972.
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for DER JUNGE KONSTRUKTEUR
Maker
Hans Wünsch
Hans Wünsch
System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country
Former East Germany
Former East Germany
Dates
1956 to circa 1972
1956 to circa 1972
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
single-tapped
single-tapped
Boss Thread
M4
M4
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
25 (see comment *1)
25 (see comment *1)
No. of Parts in System
80
80
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.5
12.5
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.2
4.2
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.1
4.1
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0
4.0
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Black metallic finish
Steel with a Black metallic finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
7.0(mean)
7.0(mean)
Bolt diameter (mm)
7.2
7.2
Comments
Mixed selection of black parts including T-shaped Trunnions. *1 Probable, for plastic Gears (in Gears set). Also coarser plastic Worm/Wheel, & coarse 8t Pinion meshing with slots in 63mm diameter Pulley's face.
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