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Gordon Construction Sets

Gordon was a construction system which used a mixture of Stabil and Märklin style parts. There was also a non constructional electrical set. It was made in East Germany by Gordon Apparatebau, Schmalkhalden, later VEB Kinderspielzeug, Schmalkhalden, between 1954 and late 1960s.

Sets 10; 10.1; 10.2 and 10.5 'Favorite' are known along with an Electrical set - Gordon Technik 16

Manufacturer / Distributor

Gordon-Apparatebau KG., Schmalkalden/ Thüringen, East Germany.
Later: VEB Kinderspielzeug, Schmalkhalden/ Thüringen, East Germany.

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for GORDON (Ref:GOR)

Maker

System Type
Meccano principle but sig. differences

Country
Former East Germany

Dates
1954 to late 1960s

Material
Steel

Thread
M4

Boss Type
single-tapped

Boss Thread
M4

Diametrical Pitch of Gears

No. of Parts in System

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.5

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.4

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0

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

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Nickel plated finish

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`

Bolt diameter (mm)

Comments
Mix of STABIL- & MÄRKLIN-style parts. Strips, brackets etc. are nickel plated steel, plates and large flanged disk painted blue. Known sets10; 10.1; 10.2 and 10.5 'Favorite' Also non-constructional electrical set: Gordon Technik 16.

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Instructions for a Gordon set 10 and 10.2
(Added 24/11/2022)

Photos of Gordon sets
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