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Meccano Aeroplane Constructor(2) Sets
Meccano Aeroplane Constructor(2) was a system for constructing model aircraft. It was made by Meccano Ltd from 1932 to around 1941, when the Second World war stopped production. This was a smaller and simpler system which used 6BA nuts and bolts, than the more well known system shown under Meccano Aeroplane Constructor(1) which used 5/32BSW nuts and bolts.
Manufacturer / Distributor
Meccano Ltd., Binns Road, Liverpool, UK
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for MECCANO AEROPLANE [2] (Ref:MCA2)
Maker
Meccano
Meccano
System Type
Aerospace
Aerospace
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Dates
1932 to 1941
1932 to 1941
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
6BA
6BA
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
24
24
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
Variable
Variable
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
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Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
As [1] but smaller, simpler parts for single-engined models.
Below there are manuals/leafets which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.
Outfit 0

Photocopy of a Spanish translation for the Aeroplane Constructor(2) set 0 manual, print ref 13/333/5
Added 21/12/22
An Aeroplane Constructor(2) set 0 manual with print ref 13/437/22.5 is known to exist.