Dux Metall-Flugzeug

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Dux Metall-Flugzeug Construction Sets

Dux Metall-Flugzeug was a aircraft Construction system. It was produced in Germany from around 1932 to 1939

There wew several distinct variations in the sets:-
Dux Metall-Flugzeug(1) - which makes models similar to single engined Meccano Aero Constructor.
Dux Metall-Flugzeug(2) - makes smaller simpler models than the above.
Dux Metall-Flugzeug(3) - has dedicated parts to make more realistic aircraft models than the above.

Dux Metall-Flugzeug(1)

Manufacturer / Distributor

Die Dux Fabrik, Markes & Co. Lüdensheid, Germany

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for DUX METALL-FLUGZEUG [1] (Ref:DMF1)

Maker
Markes & Co.

System Type
Aerospace

Country
Germany

Dates
1932 to 1950s

Material
Steel

Thread
1/8W

Boss Type
single-tapped

Boss Thread

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--

No. of Parts in System
43 (see comment *¹)

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.5 (see comment *²)

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.3

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)

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

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6

Bolt diameter (mm)

Comments
Models rather like 1-engined MECCANO Aero [1] except: Set 109 Flying Boat & other models; & Set 106c Autogiro. *¹plus parts in Set 109 & add-ons 106a-d. *²Based on #67, Fuselage Centre Sideplate.

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A Dux Metall-Flugzeug(1) manual for set 104 dated 1938
(added 14/11/2018)

A Dux Metall-Flugzeug(1) manual for sets 106-108 dated 11/1932
(added 14/11/2018)

A Dux Metall-Flugzeug(1) manual for sets 106-108 dated 6/1938
It came in a set 110
(added 14/11/2018)

A Dux Metall-Flugzeug(1) leaflet dated 11/1933
(added 14/11/2018)

A Dux Metall-Flugzeug(1) brochure dated 9/1933
(added 14/11/2018)

A Dux Metall-Flugzeug(1) brochure dated 8/1935
(Sadded 14/11/2018)

Photos of the Dux Metall-Flugzeug(1) set 106
(added 01/05/2022)

Photos of the Dux Metall-Flugzeug(1) set 110
(added 14/11/2018)

Photos of Dux Metall-Flugzeug(1) motors
(added 01/05/2022)

Dux Metall-Flugzeug(2)

Manufacturer / Distributor

Die Dux Fabrik, Markes & Co. Lüdensheid, Germany

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for DUX METALL-FLUGZEUG [2] (Ref:DMF2)

Maker
Markes & Co.

System Type
Aerospace

Country
Germany

Dates
known in 1952

Material
Steel

Thread

Boss Type

Boss Thread

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--

No. of Parts in System
14 (see comment *¹)

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)

Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts:
Bolts:

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`

Bolt diameter (mm)

Comments
Smaller, simpler parts than DUX METALL-FLUGZEUG [1] for single-engined land & floatplanes. Sets #50, 102, & 103 have been seen. *¹ Approx in a #50 set seen, for a wheeled Biplane.

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Dux Metall-Flugzeug(3)

Manufacturer / Distributor

Die Dux Fabrik, Markes & Co. Lüdensheid, Germany

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for DUX METALL-FLUGZEUG [3] (Ref:DMF3)

Maker
Markes & Co.

System Type
Aerospace

Country
Germany

Dates
1940s (some significant doubt)

Material

Thread
(see comment *¹)

Boss Type

Boss Thread

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--

No. of Parts in System

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)

Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts:
Bolts:

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`

Bolt diameter (mm)

Comments
Sets with dedicated parts for realistic models: No.90 'Me 109'; No.92 Twin-Engined Airliner; No.87? Ju 87. *¹ M2.6 countersunk Screws & M2 hexagonal Nuts in Set 90.

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