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Konstruktor(22) / Konstruktor-Mekhanik[2] / Konstruktor-Shkol'nik
Konstruktor(22) together with Konstruktor-Mekhanik[2] and Konstruktor-Shkolnik is a construction system made in Russia by the Moscow Factory of Mechanical Toys - MZMZI (Московский завод механической игрушки - МЗМЗИ) from at least the early 1950s to the late 1970s. To avoid confusion the three names given to this system should rationalised under Konstruktor(22) as it is all one constructional system but with different set ranges over the years.
Copies of some these sets were released at a later date by Vinnytsia Auto Electrical Equipment Plant - VZA (Винницкий завод Автоэлектроаппаратуры (ВЗА)). These sets were virtually identical to the Moscow factory sets with very similar manuals, so are being included here. Was this an associated company?
Manufacturer / Distributor
Moscow Factory of Mechanical Toys - MZMZI in Russia (Московский завод механической игрушки - МЗМЗИ)
Also copies of the sets by: Vinnytsia Auto Electrical Equipment Plant - VZA, Ukraine (Винницкий завод Автоэлектроаппаратуры (ВЗА))
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for KONSTRUKTOR [22] (Ref:KNR22)
Hole pitch <12.7mm (probably)
Russia
early 1950s to late 1970s (see comment *1)
M4
51
10.0
4.25 (see comment *2)
4.2
3.9
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
7.1
6.1
Comments
Yellow lid with Swing on it, & 'Bolt' logo as on some KONSTRUKTOR-MEHANIK [2] lids. Parts also look similar to KONSTRUKTOR-MEHANIK [2]. Holes in the flexible plastic wheels is 3.9mm. Axles are a force fit in them. *1 At least, maybe longer. *2 Average, varies from 4.2-4.3mm
Manufacturer / Distributor
Moscow Factory of Mechanical Toys - MZMZI in Russia (Московский завод механической игрушки - МЗМЗИ)
Also copies of the sets by: Vinnytsia Auto Electrical Equipment Plant - VZA, Ukraine (Винницкий завод Автоэлектроаппаратуры (ВЗА))
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for KONSTRUKTOR-MEKHANIK [2] (Ref:K-M2)
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Russia
Steel
M4
double-tapped
M4 (probably)
--
51
10.0
4.1
4.2
3.9 (see comment *1)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Steel with a Dull plated finish
7.1
6.1
Comments
Black parts, with Set 2 for various models, Set 3 to make larger models. Has large Multi-Jib Crane on manual cover. *1 4.0 also reported.
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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Manufacturer / Distributor
Moscow Factory of Mechanical Toys - MZMZI in Russia (Московский завод механической игрушки - МЗМЗИ)
Also copies of the sets by: Vinnytsia Auto Electrical Equipment Plant - VZA, Ukraine (Винницкий завод Автоэлектроаппаратуры (ВЗА))
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for KONSTRUKTOR-SHKOL'NIK (Ref:K-S)
Hole pitch <12.7mm (some significant doubt)
Russia
1950s (some significant doubt) to 1970s (some significant doubt)
--
36
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
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Comments
WKOnbHNK in MCS/New Zealand. Parts include all Strips 2-11h; 17 holes Angle Girder; 3x7, 5x5h Flanged Plates; 3 & 5 holes diameter Pulleys with rings of 6 & 6+12 holes in faces. CAXAPOB name on manual cover.
The MCS document for this system is shown below. It can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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NOTE - The 'Other Systems Newsletter' pages displayed further up this web page, may also include information on this system/era.
Below there are manuals/leafets which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.
![](Konstruktor-22-man-CC-1959.jpg)
A Konstruktor(22) “Build it yourself” (“Собери сам”) set manual dated 1959.
This set had an electric motor and gearbox - unusual for the time.
![](Konstruktor-22-VZA-set-1-man-1974.jpg)
A Konstruktor(22) Mechanical constructor (Маленький конструктор) set 1 manual from the 1974.
This set was made by VZA and was a copy of the Moscow factory's 1962 set 1.
![](Konstruktor-22-VZA-set-1-photos-1974.jpg)
Photos of a Konstruktor(22) Mechanical constructor (Маленький конструктор) set 1 rom the 1974.
This set was made by VZA and was a copy of the Moscow factory's 1962 set 1.