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Dinky Builder Construction Sets

Dinky Builder was a construction system that used rods to connect plates in the manner of hinges. It was made by Meccano Ltd from 1934 to around 1965.

Manufacturer / Distributor

Meccano Ltd., Binns Road, Liverpool, UK

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for DINKY BUILDER (Ref:D B)

Maker
Meccano

System Type
as DINKY BUILDER

Country
United Kingdom

Dates
1934 to circa 1965

Material
Steel

Thread
----

Boss Type
push fit

Boss Thread
----

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--

No. of Parts in System
16

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
---

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
---

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
(see comment *¹)

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
2.6

Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: --
Bolts: --

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
-- --

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
---

Bolt diameter (mm)
---

Comments
*¹ Rubber inserts.

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A Dinky Builder set 0 instruction leaflet, print ref 13/635/30
(12/03/2019)

A Dinky Builder set 0 instruction leaflet, print ref 13/636/15(2P)
(12/03/2019)

A Dinky Builder set 0 instruction leaflet in Dutch, print ref 13/735/2
(12/03/2019)

A Dinky Builder set 0 instruction leaflet in German for the Luxembourg and Swiss markets, print ref 13/635/1
(12/03/2019)

A Dinky Builder set 0 instruction leaflet in French for the Belgium and Luxembourg markets, print ref 13/1035/2
(12/03/2019)

A Dinky Builder sets 1 and 2 instruction leaflet, print ref 16/1134/15
(12/03/2019)

A Dinky Builder sets 1 and 2 instruction leaflet, print ref 13/635/30
(12/03/2019)

A Dinky Builder sets 1 and 2 instruction leaflet, print ref 13/636/16
(12/03/2019)

A Dinky Builder sets 1 and 2 instruction leaflet in Dutch, print ref 13/735/2
(12/03/2019)

A Dinky Builder sets 1 and 2 instruction leaflet in German for the Swiss and Luxembourg markets, print ref 13/735/2
(12/03/2019)

Photos of a Dinky Builder set 1a
Note that the manual appears to be wrong for the set
(11/03/2021)

A Dinky Builder Super Model instruction leaflet, print ref 13/735/40
(12/03/2019)

A Dinky Builder Super Model instruction leaflet in German and Dutch for the Netherlands and Swiss markets, print ref 13/835/7.5
(12/03/2019)

A Dinky Builder sets 0 to 3 instruction leaflet, print ref 22/836/6
(12/03/2019)

A Dinky Builder sets 2 and 3 instruction leaflet, print ref 13/437/5
(12/03/2019)

A Dinky Builder sets 0 to 3 instruction leaflet, print ref 439/11.5.
(12/03/2019)

A Dinky Builder sets 0 to 3 instruction leaflet, print ref 13/240/12.5.
(12/03/2019)

A Dinky Builder sets 0 to 3 instruction leaflet, print ref 13/641/5
(12/03/2019)

A Dinky Builder sets 1 and 2 instruction manual, print ref 13/947/100
(12/03/2019)

A Dinky Builder sets 1 and 2 instruction manual, print ref 13/649/75
(12/03/2019)

A Dinky Builder sets 1 and 2 instruction manual, print ref 13/153/75
(12/03/2019)

A Dinky Builder decal sheet, print ref 2/747/120
(12/03/2019)

A Dinky Builder decal sheet, print ref 16/553/50
(12/03/2019)

A Dinky Builder sets 1 and 2 instruction manual, print ref 16/658/50
(12/03/2019)