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M.K.A.(1) Metall Baukasten and
M.F.C. Metall Baukasten
Construction Sets
The M.K.A.(1) / M.F.C. Metall Baukasten construction system contained a combination of Meccano-like and Trix-like parts, made from mainly natural aluminium. Although a few parts in some M.K.A. sets appear to be colour anodised.
The precise chronology of this system is quite confusing. However it was initially called M.K.A. Metall Baukasten (from around 1951/2) and then around 1953 it was renamed M.F.C. Metall Baukasten (with no change to sets), the reason for which is currently unknown. During the transition period some M.F.C. sets have been seen with M.K.A. manuals. It then appears to have reverted back to M.K.A. Metall Baukasten by 1956. This system was made in East Germany in the 1950s.
Note that in around 1950, the system was preceded by M.K.A.(2) - Der Klein Pratikant sets. These contained only Meccano-like parts.
This system appears to be the same as the Yunyy Konstruktor(2) (Юный Конструктор) sets.
Manufacturer / Distributor
VEB(K) Metall Work, de Medl Platz, Cottsburg, Strasbourg, East Germany
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for M K A [1] (Ref:MYA1)
as TRIX (inc MCX)
Former East Germany
1950s
Aluminium (Alloy)
M4
single-tapped
M3
--
44 (approximately)
11.2
4.5 (see comment *1)
4.1 (mean)
4.0 (see comment *2)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
(see comment *3)
Aluminium (Alloy) with a Aluminium (Alloy) finish
7.0(see comment *4)
7.0
Comments
TRIX- & MECCANO-style Strips. compare with 'M F C' - N&B have same part no's. *1 4.3 in 'TRIX' Strips. *2 Earlier brass 4.0 diameter. *3 Earlier slotted cheesehead Bolt. *4 Earlier 6.0 Across flats.
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.
A manual for MKA(1). Note that"Bunt" translates as "colourful"
(Added 14/11/2018)
The content list for a MKA(1) set
(Added 14/11/2018)
Various photos of the MKA(1) construction system
(Added 14/11/2018)
Manufacturer / Distributor
VEB(K) Metallverarbeltungswork, der Stadt Peitz, Cottbuser, Strasse 3, East Germany
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for M F C (Ref:MFC)
as TRIX (inc MCX)
Former East Germany
known in 1958 (some significant doubt)
Aluminium (Alloy)
M4
single-tapped
M3
--
45
11.2
4.5
4.3
4.0
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Aluminium (Alloy) with a Aluminium (Alloy) finish
(see comment *1)
7.0
6.2
Comments
Combination of TRIX-type & MECCANO-type parts. Almost the same as 'M K A' [1] & probably after it. *1 Bolts plain steel..
The MCS document for this system is shown below. It can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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Below there are manuals/leafets which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.
A M.F.C. manual for set 2 dated 1953.
(Added 28/06/2019)
A M.F.C. manual for set 2 dated 1954.
(Added 28/06/2019)
Photos of a M.F.C. set.
(Added 11/03/2021)