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Inventrix Construction Sets
Inventrix was a simple Meccano-like system with some parts similar to Stabil. It was made in Germany from around 1946 to 1958.
Manufacturer / Distributor
Inventrix Ltd., 9 Union Street, Liverpool, England
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for INVENTRIX (Ref:INV)
STABIL type
United Kingdom
1946 to 1958 (see comment *1)
Steel
M4
single-tapped
M4
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40
12.5
4.1 (mean)
4.1 (mean)
4.0
Nuts: square
Bolts: mush (slotted)
(see comment *2)
Steel with a Steel finish
8.0(mean)
7.3(mean)
Comments
Based on dull grey parts in German sets & painted parts in #3 set from Inventrix Ltd, Liverpool (as MCS). Some parts like STABIL. *1 for firm. *2*3 Long Bolts slotted cheesehead 7.2. (GE: hex nut & round slotted bolt 7.9 6.9 (long Bolts 7.3)).
The MCS document for this system is shown below. It can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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Pages from the 'Other Systems Newsletter' which contain information on this system are shown below. They can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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Below there are manuals/leaflets and photos which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.
An Inventrix manual - M-01 (20.3 x 14.8 mm)
This was an interesting set that included an electrically heated boiler and pistons to build various live steam engines and locomotives.
(Added 09/01/2021)