Favorit

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Favorit

Favorit was a Meccano-like construction system. Some of the parts look similar to 'Gordon'. It was made in Germany, shortly after WW2.

Manufacturer / Distributor

An unknown company from Germany

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for FAVORIT (Ref:FAV)

Maker

System Type
Meccano principle but sig. differences

Country
Germany (see comment *¹)

Dates
1947 to known in 1949

Material
Steel / Plastic

Thread

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: round (slotted)

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`

Bolt diameter (mm)

Comments
One set plus an add-on. Lids have name in red plus Car & Big Wheel on blue or black ground. Mainly Strips. Might be an earlier product from firm that made GORDON. *¹ or Former East Germany.

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The Favorit instruction book No.3
(Added 24/02/2024)

Photos of a Favorit set
(Added 13/09/2023)

Photos of another similar Favorit set
(Added 13/09/2023)

Photos of a Favorit set 'Erganzungskasten Ie'.
(Added 13/09/2023)

Photos of another (probably later) Favorit set
(Added 13/09/2023)