Der Junge Konstrukteur

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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.

Manufacturer / Distributor

Hans Wünsch, Mühlentrasse 2 und 20, Niederweiss/Sachen, East Germany

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for DER JUNGE KONSTRUKTEUR (Ref:DJK)

Maker
Hans Wünsch

System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm

Country
Former East Germany

Dates
1956 to circa 1972

Material
Steel

Thread
M4

Boss Type
single-tapped

Boss Thread
M4

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
25 (see comment *¹)

No. of Parts in System
80

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.5

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.2

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.1

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0

Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Black metallic finish

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
7.0(mean)

Bolt diameter (mm)
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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A Der Junge Konstrukteur manual for sets 3 and 33
(Added 14/11/2018)

Another Der Junge Konstrukteur manual for sets 3 and 33
(Added 14/11/2018)

A Der Junge Konstrukteur manual for set 66
(Added 14/11/2018)

Another Der Junge Konstrukteur manual for set 66
(Added 28/06/2019)

A Der Junge Konstrukteur manual for the Gears set
(Added 28/06/2019)

Another Der Junge Konstrukteur manual for the Gears set
(Added 28/06/2019)

A Der Junge Konstrukteur manual showing agricultural models
(Added 14/11/2018)

A set contents leaflet for Der Junge Konstrukteur sets
(Added 14/11/2018)

A Mechanical Theory booklet for Der Junge Konstrukteur sets
(Added 14/11/2018)

Another Mechanical Theory booklet for Der Junge Konstrukteur sets
(Added 28/06/2019)

A Der Junge Konstrukteur advertising leaflet
(Added 28/06/2019)

Another Der Junge Konstrukteur advertising leaflet
(Added 28/06/2019)

Various photos of the Der Junge Konstrukteur construction system
(Added 14/11/2018)