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Metalcraft(1a) Aero (Metalcraft Lyons)
Metalcraft(1b) Train
Little Jim(3)
Metalcraft Aero used specialised parts for making aircraft and airships etc. Metalcraft Train was similar and made railway rolling stock. They were not compatible with other construction systems. They were both made in the USA by the same manufacturer from 1927 to 1940.
The New York store J.C. Penny also sold Metalcraft Train sets under its own brand name 'Little Jim'.
Metalcraft(1a) Aero (Metalcraft Lyons)
Manufacturer / Distributor
Metalcraft Corporation, 5101, 15 Penrose Avenue, St Louis, USA
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for METALCRAFT [1a] Aero (METALCRAFT LYONS) (Ref:MFT1a)
Metalcraft
Aerospace
USA
1927 to 1940 (see comment *1)
Steel
6-32
no boss
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101 (see comment *2)
Variable
3.9 (mean)
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Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Steel with a Dull plated finish
7.9
Comments
Sets: 2 types of Aero called Spirit of St. Louis; 3 Airship; Hanger; Mooring Mast; Airfield. METALCRAFT LYONS after '29. *1 Also reported 27-35. *2 For Aero only, 69, & Airship only, 32.
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Metalcraft(1b) Train
Manufacturer / Distributor
Metalcraft Corporation, 5101, 15 Penrose Avenue, St Louis, USA
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for METALCRAFT [1b] Train (Ref:MFT1b)
Metalcraft
Road vehicles
USA
circa 1927 to 1940 (see comment *1)
Steel
6-32
no boss
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49
Variable
3.8 (see comment *2)
3.2 (see comment *3)
3.1
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Steel with a Dull plated finish
6.2
6.4
Comments
Sets with parts to make 12 Goods Wagons, no Loco. *1 1935 also reported. *2 Some larger/smaller eg 1/4", 3/32". *3 Tinplate Flanged Wheels. 3.5 also seen.
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Little Jim(3)
Manufacturer / Distributor
Metalcraft Corporation, 5101, 15 Penrose Avenue, St Louis, USA
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for LITTLE JIM [3] (Ref:L J3)
Metalcraft
Road vehicles
USA
Nuts:
Bolts:
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Comments
Name used by J.C.Penney for METALCRAFT Train Construction sets, q.v. for details.
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