Metallbaukasten(6)

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Metallbaukasten(6) Construction Sets

Metallbaukasten(6) was a simple Meccano-like construction system with 15mm hole spacing. Boxes have 'Früh übt sich' on lid. It was made in the former East Germany, probably post-war.

Manufacturer / Distributor

Possibly: Speile Kohle Halle, GDR (East Germany)

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for METALLBAUKASTEN [6] (Ref:MBN6)

Maker

System Type
Hole pitch >12.7mm

Country
Former East Germany

Dates
after World War Two (see comment *¹)

Material
Aluminium (Alloy)

Thread
M5

Boss Type
no boss

Boss Thread
----

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--

No. of Parts in System
23

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
15.0

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
5.0

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
---

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
(Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)

Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: --

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Aluminium (Alloy) --

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
Large (like MÄRKLIN)

Bolt diameter (mm)
---

Comments
Details from one Set Nr.301/302 with manual, boy, & 'Früh Übt sich' on lid. Just Strips, Perforated Plates, Discs up to 5 holes diameter, small wooden Wheel. *¹ Also said to be c1930.

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The Metallbaukasten(6) set lid and drawing of of the parts.
(Added 11/03/2021)

Photos of a Metallbaukasten(6) set. Note that there are some wrong parts in the box. I.e. Trix-like parts and some smaller 10mm spaced strips which do not belong to this system.
(Added 11/03/2021)