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Database of Metal Constructions Systems
Alongside his Other Systems Newsletter (OSN) Tony Knowles has produced a database of all known Metal Constructional Systems and their most important parameters. By his kind permission, his database is now also available on this website. You can search this database using a number of different parameters as shown below. Note that more than one parameter can be selected at the same time.
Note that the bug which prevented results being displayed when a date range was selected has now been fixed.
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[100] [ART] [BAY] [BOY] [CAM] [CON] [COS] [DER] [EIF] [ERE] [FAL] [GIO] [ID] [JOL] [KOM] [KON] [LE ] [MAK] [MEC] [MEC] [MET] [MET] [MIN] [MUS] [NEV] [PIO] [QUI] [SEL] [STA] [TAK] [TEK] [TRI] [WAL]
SYSTEM NAME : KOMPLEKT ZAKONSTRUIRANE OT METAL
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Very like Meccano
Very like Meccano
Country
Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Dates
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7 (see comment *1)
12.7 (see comment *1)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
() ()
() ()
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts:
Bolts:
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
The No.2 set known is very similar in content & models to the Liverpool 1970-77 set. *1 Irregular in the Strips.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTA
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Certain UK
Certain UK
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Dates
known in 1952 to 1955 (see comment *1)
known in 1952 to 1955 (see comment *1)
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
5/32W (see comment *2)
5/32W (see comment *2)
Boss Type
Boss Thread
5/32W
5/32W
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
38
38
No. of Parts in System
36
36
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7
12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.1
4.1
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.1
4.1
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0
4.0
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
(see comment *3)
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
(see comment *3)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Steel finish
(see comment *4)
Steel with a Steel finish
(see comment *4)
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
7.9(mean)
7.9(mean)
Bolt diameter (mm)
5.9(mean)
5.9(mean)
Comments
cf BEAVER. Gear seen is 57t, not 53 as in MCS. *1 Or 3BA, both given in Parts List. *2 Company ceased trading. *3*4 Round head, brass plated steel, 7.0 Bolt Head Diameter, also seen.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTION
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
as EITECH/CONSTRUCTION
as EITECH/CONSTRUCTION
Country
Former East Germany
Former East Germany
Dates
1956 (see comment *1) to known in 1966
1956 (see comment *1) to known in 1966
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
single-tapped
single-tapped
Boss Thread
M4
M4
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System
81
81
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0
10.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.1
4.1
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.2
4.2
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0 (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
4.0 (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: tapered cheese (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: tapered 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)
7.0
7.0
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.9(mean)
6.9(mean)
Comments
Forerunner of CONSTRUCTION [1]. KONSTRUKTION moulded into large Tyres. 3 phases, the last very similar to CONSTRUCTION. *1 Dates need verifying.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTIONER
Maker
System Type
Mainly Rods/Tubes
Mainly Rods/Tubes
Country
Sweden
Sweden
Dates
circa 1952
circa 1952
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
M3
M3
Boss Type
double-tapped
double-tapped
Boss Thread
M3
M3
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
50 (approximately)
50 (approximately)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
14.0 (multiples of value shown, including half.)
14.0 (multiples of value shown, including half.)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.1 (see comment *1)
3.1 (see comment *1)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
6.0 (see comment *2)
6.0 (see comment *2)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
6.0 (see comment *3)
6.0 (see comment *3)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Black metallic finish
Steel with a Black metallic finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
5.9
5.9
Bolt diameter (mm)
5.3(mean)
5.3(mean)
Comments
Selection of standard FAC parts for small models made from Rods & Clamps. Relevant data as FAC. *1 In Clamps, no Strips. *2*3 4.0 also & 4.0 structural Rods.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTIONSPIEL
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
after World War Two to 1950s (see comment *1)
after World War Two to 1950s (see comment *1)
Material
Steel / Aluminium (Alloy) (see comment *2)
Steel / Aluminium (Alloy) (see comment *2)
Thread
M3; M2.6 (see comment *3)
M3; M2.6 (see comment *3)
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
16
16
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
7.0
7.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.1
3.1
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
---
---
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
---
---
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: tapered cheese (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: tapered cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Steel finish
(see comment *4)
Steel with a Steel finish
(see comment *4)
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
5.2(see comment *5)
5.2(see comment *5)
Bolt diameter (mm)
5.8(see comment *6)
5.8(see comment *6)
Comments
3 Strips to 11 holes, Brackets, Double Angle Strip, Pulley. Also card with Dunce's Cap, Scale Pan & Balance. *1 Pre-, post-49 known. *2 All aluminium, all steel, or mix. *3 and maybe M2.5. *4 Some Nuts dull plated steel. *5 4.9-5.2. *6 4.9 for M2.6.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTIONSSPIELE
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
circa 1949
circa 1949
Material
Steel (see comment *1)
Steel (see comment *1)
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
tapped
tapped
Boss Thread
M3
M3
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
14 (approximately)
14 (approximately)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.5
12.5
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.5 (see comment *2)
4.5 (see comment *2)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.5
3.5
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
(probably)
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
(probably)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
(probably)
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
(probably)
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Made by tappered cheese & hex Co. Box lid with boy & Railway Bridge. Parts include 5x9h Flanged Plate; 2,3,5,9 holes Strips; Double Angle Strip; 2 holes diameter Pulley; 5cm diameter Bush Wheel; Angle Bracket. All holes round. *1 Nickelled. *2 Some 5mm diameter.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR, & KONSTRUKTOR [2]
CommentsNames used in MCS/New Zealand & /brass plated steel respectively for X.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR-III
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm (some significant doubt)
Hole pitch <12.7mm (some significant doubt)
Country
Russia
Russia
Dates
Material
Thread
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System
22
22
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
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: round (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Illustrated parts look just like KONSTRUKTOR [3], but fewer of them.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR-MEKHANIK [1] (КОНСТРУКТОР-МЕХАНИК)
Maker
System Type
Country
Dates
Material
Thread
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts:
Bolts:
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
The heading (in small type) of the Instruction Sheet includes this name but it is not on the lid. KRAN PODËMNYI (q.v.) is on the lid but not the Sheet.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR-MEKHANIK [2]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country
Russia
Russia
Dates
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
double-tapped
double-tapped
Boss Thread
M4 (probably)
M4 (probably)
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
51
51
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0
10.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.1
4.1
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.2
4.2
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.9 (see comment *1)
3.9 (see comment *1)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Dull plated finish
Steel with a Dull plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
7.1
7.1
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.1
6.1
Comments
Black parts, with Set 2 for various models, Set 3 to make larger models. Has large Multi-Jib Crane on manual cover. *1 4.0 also reported.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR-SHKOL'NIK
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm (some significant doubt)
Hole pitch <12.7mm (some significant doubt)
Country
Russia
Russia
Dates
1950s (some significant doubt) to 1970s (some significant doubt)
1950s (some significant doubt) to 1970s (some significant doubt)
Material
Thread
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
36
36
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
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: round (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
WKOnbHNK in MCS/New Zealand. Parts include all Strips 2-11h; 17 holes Angle Girder; 3x7, 5x5h Flanged Plates; 3 & 5 holes diameter Pulleys with rings of 6 & 6+12 holes in faces. CAXAPOB name on manual cover.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR BAUVORLAGEN
CommentsNow KONSTRUKTOR [7]
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR ELEKTROTEKHNIK
Maker
System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country
Russia
Russia
Dates
1970s
1970s
Material
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System
55
55
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0
10.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.3 (see comment *1)
4.3 (see comment *1)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.1
4.1
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts:
Bolts:
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Copy of MECCANO ELEC at 10mm scale. *1 and 4.6.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOREN
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
as TRIX (inc MCX)
as TRIX (inc MCX)
Country
Sweden
Sweden
Dates
Material
Metal
Metal
Thread
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System
24 (known)
24 (known)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
(Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
(Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Set 10 has content like TRIX aluminium+B+C, plus unusual Flanged Plate with bends along rows of holes. Also Sets 1-3 with non-standard 3 holes wide Plate & 2x1h L-A/Gs, wooden Wheels, as well as TRIX-like parts.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTORIUS
Maker
System Type
as EITECH/CONSTRUCTION
as EITECH/CONSTRUCTION
Country
Baltic State
Baltic State
Dates
1970s (some significant doubt)
1970s (some significant doubt)
Material
Metal
Metal
Thread
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System
83
83
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0
10.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.3
4.3
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4
4
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts:
Bolts:
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Parts look very similar to CONSTRUCTION [1].
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR K·115
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country
Belarus
Belarus
Dates
known in 1997
known in 1997
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
push fit
push fit
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
28
28
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0
10.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.3
4.3
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.9
3.9
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Bright Zinc plated finish
Steel with a Bright Zinc plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
7.0
7.0
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.7
6.7
Comments
Parts probably similar to VINTIK iridescent SHPUNTIK. Name changed to Known 115 (no dot) by later maker who also produced KONSTRUKTOR VOENNAYA TEKHNIKA, with a few changes to the parts.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR MALYUKTA
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country
Russia
Russia
Dates
1991 (some significant doubt) to known in 1996
1991 (some significant doubt) to known in 1996
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
16
16
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0
10.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.3
4.3
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
---
---
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0
4.0
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (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)
6.9
6.9
Bolt diameter (mm)
7.0(mean)
7.0(mean)
Comments
Small set with parts as KONSTRUKTOR UNIVERSAL'NYI, & by same manufacturer.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR MEKHANIK [3]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country
Russia
Russia
Dates
Material
Aluminium (Alloy)
Aluminium (Alloy)
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
single-tapped
single-tapped
Boss Thread
M3
M3
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
17 (see comment *1)
17 (see comment *1)
No. of Parts in System
45
45
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0
10.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.3 (see comment *2)
4.3 (see comment *2)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.2
4.2
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.9
3.9
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Iridescent finish
(see comment *3)
Steel with a Iridescent finish
(see comment *3)
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
7.9
7.9
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.8
6.8
Comments
Many parts similar to SONNEBERGER. *1 Mod 1.5. *2 Some holes in various parts 5.3 (instead of slotted holes). Nut plain aluminium.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR SHKOL'NIK
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country
Russia
Russia
Dates
known in mid 1990s
known in mid 1990s
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
double-tapped
double-tapped
Boss Thread
M4
M4
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
29
29
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0
10.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.3
4.3
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.2
4.2
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0
4.0
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (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)
6.9
6.9
Bolt diameter (mm)
7.0
7.0
Comments
Parts mostly from KONSTRUKTOR UNIVERSAL'NYI, & by same maker. Russian name & TOY DESIGNER "SCHOOLBOY" on box.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR SHKOL'NYI
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
as EITECH/CONSTRUCTION
as EITECH/CONSTRUCTION
Country
Russia
Russia
Dates
known in 1995
known in 1995
Material
Steel / Plastic
Steel / Plastic
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
not tapped
not tapped
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
-- (see comment *1)
-- (see comment *1)
No. of Parts in System
37
37
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0
10.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.3
4.3
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.2
4.2
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
(see comment *2)
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
(see comment *2)
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
8.0
8.0
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.7
6.7
Comments
Metal parts mostly similar to CONSTRUCTION [1]. Plastic Wheels, Pulleys, Bevels. *1 Bevel only. *2 black metallic steel Nuts.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR STAHL-BAUKASTEN
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
circa 1948
circa 1948
Material
Steel / Aluminium (Alloy)
Steel / Aluminium (Alloy)
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System
16 (see comment *1)
16 (see comment *1)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.5
12.5
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.4
4.4
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
(see comment *2)
(see comment *2)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
(see comment *3)
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
(see comment *3)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel
(see comment *4)
Steel
(see comment *4)
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
8
8
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Parts include: 12,6,4 holes Strips; 3x4h Flanged Plate, Winding Drum. *1 Only Crank Handle, Pulleys run on Long Bolts. *2*3 In an Ebay set there are Bolts with tapered silver 'Nut' which might be plastic, alloy, or ?, and may push on.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR UNIVERSAL'NYI
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country
Russia
Russia
Dates
known in 1990 to in production in 1991 and continuing
known in 1990 to in production in 1991 and continuing
Material
Steel / Plastic
Steel / Plastic
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
double-tapped
double-tapped
Boss Thread
M4
M4
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
41
41
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0
10.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.3
4.3
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.3 (mean)
4.3 (mean)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0
4.0
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (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)
6.9(see comment *1)
6.9(see comment *1)
Bolt diameter (mm)
7.0(see comment *2)
7.0(see comment *2)
Comments
Russian names & TOY MECCANO UNIVERSAL on box & manual. Plastic Plates and moulded parts. *1 Also pressed, 7.1mm. *2 Also 6.7mm.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR VOENNAYA TEKHNIKA
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country
Russia
Russia
Dates
known in 1995
known in 1995
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
not tapped
not tapped
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
27
27
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0
10.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.4
4.4
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.5 (see comment *1)
4.5 (see comment *1)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Dull plated finish
Steel with a Dull plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.9
6.9
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.9
6.9
Comments
Army' set with many similarities to KONSTRUKTOR K·115, & maker also produced later version of K·115 (Known 115, without the dot). *1 4.6 in Bush Wheel.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [1]
CommentsName used in MCS(Frank Beadle) for KONSTRUKTOR SHKOL'NIK.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [2]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Hole pitch >12.7mm
Hole pitch >12.7mm
Country
Russia
Russia
Dates
to 1980s
to 1980s
Material
Thread
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
37
37
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
13.3
13.3
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.0
4.0
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
Small (like Meccano No.37c)
Small (like Meccano No.37c)
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Parts include 3-15h Strips, 9,17,21 holes Angle Girders, 6 holes Bush Wheel & Wheel Disc, Semi-perforated Plates, rubber (probably) Track.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [2]
CommentsName used in MCS(Frank Beadle) for SEL'KHOZTEKHNIKA.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [3]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country
Russia
Russia
Dates
1975 to known in 1989
1975 to known in 1989
Material
Aluminium (Alloy)
Aluminium (Alloy)
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
double-tapped
double-tapped
Boss Thread
M3 (see comment *1)
M3 (see comment *1)
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
48
48
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0
10.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.3 (see comment *2)
4.3 (see comment *2)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.9
3.9
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel
Steel
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6
6
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Compare with SONNEBERGER. Later sets called CONSTRUCTOR, *1 May be M4 in some sets. *2 4.5 also reported & some holes 5.3.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [4A]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
STABIL type
STABIL type
Country
Russia
Russia
Dates
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
25 (approximately)
25 (approximately)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.5 (probably)
12.5 (probably)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts:
Bolts:
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Set similar to KONSTRUKTOR [4] but coloured parts, & thus it may be earlier. The Windmill model shown on Ebay is identical to one for KONSTRUKTOR [4] but crudely drawn.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [4]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
STABIL type
STABIL type
Country
Russia
Russia
Dates
1980s
1980s
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
27
27
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.5
12.5
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.4
4.4
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Small selection of STABIL-like parts.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [5]
CommentsName used in MCS(Frank Beadle) for KONSTRUKTOR [2] (KNR2) in this List.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [6]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country
Russia
Russia
Dates
early 1980s
early 1980s
Material
Metal
Metal
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
Boss Thread
M4
M4
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
39
39
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.0
12.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.4
4.4
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
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
MECCANO-like parts & models.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [7]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm (some significant doubt)
Hole pitch <12.7mm (some significant doubt)
Country
Former East Germany
Former East Germany
Dates
Material
Thread
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0 (some significant doubt)
10.0 (some significant doubt)
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:
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Was listed as KONSTRUKTOR BAUVORLAGEN. Manual cover has simple Crane (Strips, 9x5h Perforated Plate, 5 holes diameter Perforated Circular Plate, 2 holes diameter Pulleys, no Axles). Hole pitch poor estimate only.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [8]
Maker
System Type
Not enough data to classify
Not enough data to classify
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
Material
Thread
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts:
Bolts:
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Name only. This could be KONSTRUKTOR [7].
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [9]
Maker
System Type
Not enough data to classify
Not enough data to classify
Country
Poland
Poland
Dates
Material
Thread
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts:
Bolts:
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Name only. Could this be MALY KONSTRUKTOR?
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [10]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
as EITECH/CONSTRUCTION
as EITECH/CONSTRUCTION
Country
Russia
Russia
Dates
1950s (some significant doubt)
1950s (some significant doubt)
Material
Metal
Metal
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
not tapped
not tapped
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
58
58
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0
10.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.0
4.0
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: fillister (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: fillister (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Parts appear to be very like early KONSTRUCTION, including 'turned' Pulleys, but no Angle Girders.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [11]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
as EITECH/CONSTRUCTION
as EITECH/CONSTRUCTION
Country
Belarus
Belarus
Dates
known in 1994 to known in 1998
known in 1994 to known in 1998
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
push fit
push fit
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System
44
44
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0
10.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.6
4.6
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
3.6
3.6
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.5 (see comment *1)
3.5 (see comment *1)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Dull plated finish
Steel with a Dull plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
7.4
7.4
Bolt diameter (mm)
7.0
7.0
Comments
Most parts like CONSTRUCTION [1] but plus Winch; Motor/Gear Unit. Sets: YUNYI, #2, electric motor; & one similar to #2 but no 2 after KONSTRUKTOR, & has some coloured parts. *1 with M4 ends. Also, not seen, Gearbox Axles.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [12]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
as EITECH/CONSTRUCTION
as EITECH/CONSTRUCTION
Country
Russia
Russia
Dates
known in 1988
known in 1988
Material
Aluminium (Alloy)
Aluminium (Alloy)
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
45
45
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0
10.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.4
4.4
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Many parts & part no's like early KONSTRUKTION, but aluminium.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [13]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country
Russia
Russia
Dates
circa 1975 to known in 1992 (see comment *1)
circa 1975 to known in 1992 (see comment *1)
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
double-tapped
double-tapped
Boss Thread
M4 (probably)
M4 (probably)
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
22
22
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0
10.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.3
4.3
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Probably older version of KONSTRUKTOR SHKOL'NIK. *1 Said to be date on back of manual in set with black parts.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [14]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
as EITECH/CONSTRUCTION
as EITECH/CONSTRUCTION
Country
Poland
Poland
Dates
known in 1987
known in 1987
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
single-tapped
single-tapped
Boss Thread
M4
M4
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
(see comment *1)
(see comment *1)
No. of Parts in System
62
62
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0
10.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.1 (see comment *2)
4.1 (see comment *2)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.2
4.2
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0 (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
4.0 (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Zinc (Alloy) finish
(see comment *3)
Steel with a Zinc (Alloy) finish
(see comment *3)
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
7.0
7.0
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.7
6.7
Comments
KONSTRUKTOR & CONSTRUCTOR on lid, manual. Parts very like CONSTRUCTION [1] but metallic black. *1 Only plastic Bevel. *2 4.2 in other parts. *3 Nuts Nickel plated steel.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [15]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country
Russia
Russia
Dates
known in early 1980s (some significant doubt)
known in early 1980s (some significant doubt)
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
tapped
tapped
Boss Thread
M4 (probably)
M4 (probably)
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
44
44
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0
10.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.0
4.0
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
(see comment *1)
(see comment *1)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Small set including 5 holes diameter Disc with rectangular hole pattern. Lid has a dumpy 'boy' waving a Spanner. *1 Axles with screwed ends.