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Meccano Aeroplane Constructor(1) Sets
Meccano Aeroplane Constructor(1) was a system for constructing model aircraft. It was made by Meccano Ltd from 1931 to around 1941, when the Second World war stopped production. It used 5/32BSW nuts and bolts. There was also a smaller and simpler system which used 6BA nuts and bolts that is shown under Meccano Aeroplane Constructor(2)
Manufacturer / Distributor
Meccano Ltd., Binns Road, Liverpool, UK
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for MECCANO AEROPLANE [1] (Ref:MCA1)
Maker
Meccano
Meccano
System Type
Aerospace
Aerospace
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Dates
1931 to 1941
1931 to 1941
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
5/32W
5/32W
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
132
132
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7 (multiples of value shown, including half.)
12.7 (multiples of value shown, including half.)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.2
4.2
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: dome (slotted)
Nuts: square
Bolts: dome (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Chrome plated finish
Steel with a Chrome plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Special parts allow various different models, including multi-engined.
Below there are manuals/leaflets which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.
Outfit 1
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) set 1 manual, print ref 13/931/15 (Dark blue print)
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) set 1 manual, print ref 13/1131/5(1R) (Dark brown print)
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) set 1 manual, print ref 2/732/17.5(1P) (Dark brown print)
Added 04/05/20
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) set 1 manual, print ref 2/433/30(1P) (Dark brown print)
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) set 1 manual, print ref 2/535/7.5 (Dark brown print)
Added 04/05/20
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) set 1 manual, print ref 13/436/12.5(1P) (Dark brown print)
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) set 1 manual, print ref 13/437/13.5(1P) (Dark brown print)
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) set 1 manual, print ref 13/338/12.5(1P) (Dark brown print)
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) set 1 manual, print ref 13/439/12(1P) (Dark brown print)
A Meccano (France) Aeroplane Constructor(1) set 1 manual, print ref 2/1032/12(1P) (Dark brown print)
Outfit 2
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) set 2 manual, print ref 13/931/10 (Dark blue print)
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) set 2 manual, print ref 13/1131/5/(1R) (Dark brown print)
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) set 2 manual, print ref 13/1231/5/(2R) (Dark brown print)
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) set 2 manual, print ref 2/732/18.5(1P) (Dark brown print)
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) set 2 manual, print ref 2/433/15(1P) (Dark brown print)
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) set 2 manual, print ref 2/433/15(1P) with overprint in red concerning the change from military to civil colours (Dark brown print)
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) set 2 manual with print ref 13/1136/5(2P) is known to exist.
Added 04/05/20
Added 04/05/20
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) set 2 manual, print ref 13/338/6(1P) (Dark brown print)
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) set 2 manual, print ref 13/339/2.75(1P) (Dark brown print)
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) set 2 manual, print ref 13/240/2.5 (Dark brown print)
Added 04/05/20
A Meccano (France) Aeroplane Constructor(1) set 2 manual, print ref 13/1031/7 (Dark blue print)
A Meccano (France) Aeroplane Constructor(1) set 2 manual, print ref 2/1032/13 (Dark brown print)
A Meccano (France) Aeroplane Constructor(1) set 2 manual, print ref 2/636/.9 (Dark brown print)
A Meccano (France) Aeroplane Constructor(1) set 2 manual, print ref 13/737/2.5 (Dark brown print)
Outfit 10
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) set 10 manual in three languages (English, French, German, German), print ref 2/632/20 (Dark brown print)
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) set 10 manual in three languages (English, French, German, German), print ref 2/735/5 (Dark brown print)
Outfit 11
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) set 11 manual in three languages (English, French, German), print ref 1031/20 (Dark blue print)
Instructions for the latest models for Aeroplane Constructor(1) outfits 11 and 12 in English, French and German, print ref 13/732/18.5
Added 21/12/22
Photo of a Aeroplane Constructor(1) outfits 11. circa 1933
Added 21/12/22
Outfit 12
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) set 12 manual in three languages (English, French, German), print ref 13/1031/10 (Dark blue print)
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) set 12 manual in three languages (English, French, German), print ref 13/633/5 (Dark brown print)
Special Outfits 1 and 2
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) Special sets 1 and 2 manual, print ref 13/833/10
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) Special sets 1 and 2 manual, print ref 13/1033/7.5
Updated 23/06/23
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) Special sets 1 and 2 manual, print ref 13/534/7
Updated 23/06/23
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) Special sets 1 and 2 manual, print ref 20/4/36/7
Updated 23/06/23
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) Special sets 1 and 2 manual, print ref 20/1036/2.5
Added 23/06/23
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) Special sets 1 and 2 manual with print ref 20/338/4 could exist - Confirmation required.
Added 04/05/20
Added 04/05/20
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) Special sets 1 and 2 manual, print ref 20/339/4.5
Added 07/07/23
Aero Clockwork Motor No.1
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) clockwork motor No.1 leaflet, print ref 1/1231/5
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) clockwork motor No.1 leaflet in Spanish, German, Dutch and French, print ref 1/432/7.5
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) clockwork motor No.1 leaflet, print ref 1/1136/.5
A Meccano (France) Aeroplane Constructor(1) clockwork motor No.1 leaflet, print ref 632/10/A 2494
Aero Clockwork Motor No.2
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) clockwork motor No.2 leaflet in English, French, Spanish and German, print ref 1/1131/5
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) clockwork motor No.2 leaflet in English, French, Spanish and German, print ref 1/1231/2
Added 04/05/20
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) clockwork motor No.2 leaflet, print ref 1/232/15
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) clockwork motor No.2 leaflet, print ref 1/136/2.5
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) clockwork motor No.2 leaflet, print ref 1/1136/5
An Aeroplane Constructor(1) clockwork motor No.2 leaflet in English, French, Spanish and German, print ref 1/1236/2
Added 04/05/20
A Meccano (France) Aeroplane Constructor(1) clockwork motor No.2 leaflet, print ref 632/10/A 2494
Instructions in foreign languages
Translation for Aeroplane Constructor(1) outfit 1 in Spanish, print ref 1/1231/1
Added 21/12/22
Translation for Aeroplane Constructor(1) outfit 1 in Spanish, print ref 2/433/7
Translation for Aeroplane Constructor(1) outfits 1 and 2 in Spanish, no print ref
Translation for Aeroplane Constructor(1) outfits 1 and 2 in Spanish, no print ref
Added 21/12/22
Translation for Aeroplane Constructor(1) outfit 2 in Spanish, no print ref
Translation for Aeroplane Constructor(1) outfit 10 in Danish, Italian, Dutch and Swedish, no print ref
Translation for Aeroplane Constructor(1) Special outfits 1 and 2 in German, French and Spanish, print ref 1/1133/2
Added 21/12/22
Photo showing how the translation leaflet for the Aeroplane Constructor(1) Special outfits 1 and 2was bound into the manual
Added 21/12/22