Vogue Construction Sets

Vogue metal construction sets were similar to Meccano. They were made in England from the 1948 to 1960.

Vogue Ltd., Edgerton Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, UK

Maker

System Type
Certain UK

Country
United Kingdom

Dates
1948 to early 1960 (see comment *¹)

Material
Steel

Thread
4BA

Boss Type
double-tapped

Boss Thread
4BA

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--

No. of Parts in System
35

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.9

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
3.9

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.7

Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
(see comment *²)

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Brass finish

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
7.9(mean)

Bolt diameter (mm)
6.4(mean)

Comments
cf PIONEER, METALCRAFT, & PALIKIT. Corners of Strips cut at 45°. *¹ Known for sure 1957. *² Also square Nut, same Across flats.

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A Vogue instruction manual for the Standard set (the same as set 2).
Added 14/01/20

A Vogue instruction manual for set 1.
Replaced with better scan 14/01/20

A Vogue instruction manual for set 2.
Replaced with better scan 14/01/20

A Vogue instruction manual for set 3.
Aded 14/01/20

A Vogue catalogue for 1957.
Aded 14/01/20

A Vogue export price list for 1957.
Aded 14/01/20