'Other' Constructional and Allied Systems Info & Downloads
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.
Select Type of System
Select Country
Select a Date Range
Select Materials
Shows all orders/combinations of materials.
N.B. Where there are several materials these are in order of importance
Select N&B Thread Size
Shows each thread size separately and also at the bottom it shows available combinations for searching
Select Boss type
Select Boss Thread
Shows all Boss threads in the database.
Select Gear Diametrical Pitch
Select Hole Pitch
Select Strip Hole Size
Select Axle Rod Diameter
1314 Systems Found - will be displayed up to 40 systems per page.
[100] [ART] [BAY] [BOY] [CAM] [CON] [COS] [DER] [EIF] [ERE] [FAL] [GIO] [IDÃ] [JOL] [KOM] [KON] [LE ] [MAK] [MEC] [MEC] [MET] [MET] [MIN] [MUS] [NEV] [PIO] [QUI] [SEL] [STA] [TAK] [TEK] [TRI] [WAL]
SYSTEM NAME : ARTS ET MÉTIERS Série 1
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
Walther
Walther
System Type
STABIL type
STABIL type
Country
France
France
Dates
circa 1910 to 1914
circa 1910 to 1914
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
5/32W
5/32W
Boss Type
not tapped
not tapped
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System
148
148
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.5
12.5
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.2 (mean)
4.2 (mean)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.1
4.1
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
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
STABIL sold under this name in France. Details taken from early 1920's STABIL parts & MCS entry.
SYSTEM NAME : ARTS ET MÉTIERS Série 3
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
Walther
Walther
System Type
Non-Meccano type
Non-Meccano type
Country
France
France
Dates
circa 1910 to 1914
circa 1910 to 1914
Material
Steel / Wood
Steel / Wood
Thread
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
47 (see comment *1)
47 (see comment *1)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.3 (mean)
10.3 (mean)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
2.9
2.9
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: --
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: --
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
---
---
Comments
WALTHER'S INGENIEUR sold under this name in France, originally called INGÉNIEUR WALTHER. Série 2 was Walther's RECORD, a wooden system. *1Including 16 wooden.
SYSTEM NAME : ARWILL
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Dates
after 19WW2 to (some significant doubt)
after 19WW2 to (some significant doubt)
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
4BA
4BA
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
13
13
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7
12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.9
3.9
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)
(see comment *1)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
(see comment *1)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Steel finish
Steel with a Steel finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
8.0
8.0
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.1
6.1
Comments
Main parts: 4,8,12 holes Strips; 4*8 holes Flanged Plate; 3*7 holes Perforated Plate; 2 holes wide Flat Trunnion; 2*4*2 holes Double Angle Strip; 2*2 holes Angle Bracket; 1" Disc. *1 Also square Nuts, same size; hex nut and slotted cheesehead bolt in manual.
SYSTEM NAME : ASSEMBLO
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
as DINKY BUILDER
as DINKY BUILDER
Country
France
France
Dates
1930 to circa 1965 (see comment *1)
1930 to circa 1965 (see comment *1)
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
----
----
Boss Type
not tapped
not tapped
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
58
58
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
(see comment *2)
(see comment *2)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
---
---
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
3.20
3.20
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
2.97
2.97
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
1st DINKY BUILDER-type system but more, larger parts. ASSEMBLO cast into Wheel parts; a few parts stamped ASSEMBLO Bte SGDG. *1 Possibly pre/postwar periods. *2 Hole only in centre of 'braced' Plate.
SYSTEM NAME : ATLETA
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
circa 1930 to circa 1939
circa 1930 to circa 1939
Material
Thread
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
48 (estimated)
48 (estimated)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
20.0 (approximately)
20.0 (approximately)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.3 (estimated)
4.3 (estimated)
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
Plain Strips, Angle Girders, Rods, Wheels various, Flanged Plates, brassware in plain wooden box. Some irregularities in Strips.
SYSTEM NAME : AUKI
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
August Kirchhoff
August Kirchhoff
System Type
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
1949 to early 1960s
1949 to early 1960s
Material
Aluminium (Alloy) / Steel
Aluminium (Alloy) / Steel
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
not tapped
not tapped
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
14 (approximately)
14 (approximately)
No. of Parts in System
44
44
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.0
12.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.1
4.1
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.85 (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
3.85 (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
(see comment *1)
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
(see comment *1)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Most parts aluminium but most circular parts Nickel plated steel. Later parts coloured. Lids have 2 boys playing with models on a table. *1 Roundheaded Bolts in some sets.
SYSTEM NAME : AUKRI
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Non-Meccano type
Non-Meccano type
Country
France
France
Dates
1950s (see comment *1)
1950s (see comment *1)
Material
Steel / Wood
Steel / Wood
Thread
5x.75 (see comment *2)
5x.75 (see comment *2)
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
6x1.0 (see comment *3)
6x1.0 (see comment *3)
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
25 (see comment *4)
25 (see comment *4)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
50.0 (see comment *5)
50.0 (see comment *5)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.8 (see comment *6)
4.8 (see comment *6)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
10.0 (see comment *7)
10.0 (see comment *7)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
(see comment *8)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
(see comment *8)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel
Steel
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
8.0(see comment *9)
8.0(see comment *9)
Bolt diameter (mm)
7.0(see comment *10)
7.0(see comment *10)
Comments
Models, parts similar to Gilbert New Wheel Toy but no Gears. *1 30s or WW2a also reported. *2 possible. *3 in Formed Collar. *4 1) including 3 wooden. 2) plus Fixings. *5*6 & others. *7 & 6mm. *8*9*10 Possible
SYSTEM NAME : AUSTRALIAN MODEL BUILDER
Maker
System Type
Not enough data to classify
Not enough data to classify
Country
Australia
Australia
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
Ref: MCS, name only.
SYSTEM NAME : AUTO-BAUKASTEN
CommentsName on lid of the WIDES Lorry set.
SYSTEM NAME : AUTO-CONSTRUCTEUR
Maker
System Type
Road vehicles
Road vehicles
Country
Netherlands
Netherlands
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
Special parts to make cars. Name on Dutch manual but German name AUTO-CONSTRUCTOR still on some illustrations. Sets with this manual still called AUTO-CONSTRUCTOR.
SYSTEM NAME : AUTO-CONSTRUCTOR
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Road vehicles
Road vehicles
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
1928 (see comment *1) to 1930s (some significant doubt)
1928 (see comment *1) to 1930s (some significant doubt)
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
M3
M3
Boss Type
single-tapped (see comment *2)
single-tapped (see comment *2)
Boss Thread
2.5x.6 (see comment *3)
2.5x.6 (see comment *3)
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
32
32
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
Variable (multiples of value shown, including half.)
Variable (multiples of value shown, including half.)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.2
3.2
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
2.8 (see comment *4)
2.8 (see comment *4)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
2.8 (see comment *5)
2.8 (see comment *5)
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)
6.0
6.0
Bolt diameter (mm)
5.5
5.5
Comments
Special parts to make cars & 'plane. Dutch manual called AUTO-CONSTRUCTEUR. *1 Or earlier. *2*3*4 Collar only, 3.2 bore also possible. *5 Steering Column; Back Axle, not seen, may be 2.8 or 3.2 diameter.
SYSTEM NAME : AUTO-CYCLE
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Mainly Rods/Tubes and Road vehicles(see comment *1)
Mainly Rods/Tubes and Road vehicles(see comment *1)
Country
France
France
Dates
known in 1920 to early 1930s
known in 1920 to early 1930s
Material
Aluminium (Alloy)
Aluminium (Alloy)
Thread
3x.6
3x.6
Boss Type
eyelet
eyelet
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
100 (more than)
100 (more than)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
Variable
Variable
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.1 (see comment *2)
3.1 (see comment *2)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
3.5 (see comment *3)
3.5 (see comment *3)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.0 (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
3.0 (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: See comment *4
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: See comment *4
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Brass with a Brass finish
Brass with a Brass finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
5.0
5.0
Bolt diameter (mm)
---(see comment *5)
---(see comment *5)
Comments
Many special parts for (motor)cycles, 'planes, car, but other models including a Crane. *1 Road Vehicles+Aerospace. *2 In various parts. *3 3.0 in 25mm Pulley. *4*5 Hex Bolt may exist but only Nuts/Screwed Rods listed.
SYSTEM NAME : AUTO-METALLBAUKASTEN
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Road vehicles
Road vehicles
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
circa 1942 to 1947 (some significant doubt)
circa 1942 to 1947 (some significant doubt)
Material
Steel (probably)
Steel (probably)
Thread
Boss Type
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
21 (approximately)
21 (approximately)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
Variable
Variable
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:
Bolts:
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
The only set known has brown painted parts to make the Lorry on the lid. The Wheels are made from fire switches.
SYSTEM NAME : AUTO-MONTEUR
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Road vehicles and Non-Meccano type
Road vehicles and Non-Meccano type
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
circa 1946 to 1950 (some significant doubt)
circa 1946 to 1950 (some significant doubt)
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
----
----
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
11 (see comment *1)
11 (see comment *1)
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
Set 50 & 51 seen on Ebay, each for a 23cm long Lorry, identical save the Wheels, with red & blue dedicated parts. Parts joined by tabs into slots and bent over. *1 In Set 50/51.
SYSTEM NAME : AUTO-MÉCA
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Road vehicles
Road vehicles
Country
France
France
Dates
circa 1935 to 1950 (some significant doubt)
circa 1935 to 1950 (some significant doubt)
Material
Aluminium (Alloy)
Aluminium (Alloy)
Thread
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
20 (approximately)
20 (approximately)
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:
Bolts:
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
A set with plain aluminium parts to make a Racing Car about 30cm long powered by a Clockwork Motor.
SYSTEM NAME : AUTO-TRIX
Maker
System Type
Road vehicles and as TRIX (inc MCX)
Road vehicles and as TRIX (inc MCX)
Country
France
France
Dates
1950s
1950s
Material
Thread
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
7.8
7.8
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.6
3.6
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.5
3.5
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
Dedicated parts for 1 Car with TRIX Elec motor and N&B. Also a non-constructional Car with Clockwork Motor.
SYSTEM NAME : AUTO GRAN PRIX
Maker
Braglia
Braglia
System Type
Road vehicles
Road vehicles
Country
Italy
Italy
Dates
late 1950s (some significant doubt) to 1960s (some significant doubt)
late 1950s (some significant doubt) to 1960s (some significant doubt)
Material
Steel / Aluminium (Alloy)
Steel / Aluminium (Alloy)
Thread
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System
20 (see comment *1)
20 (see comment *1)
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:
Bolts:
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
By makers of BRAL. Set to make one Ferrari with probably many special parts. *1 Only seen in poor illustration of Set.
SYSTEM NAME : AUTO LOCK BUILDER
Maker
System Type
Not enough data to classify
Not enough data to classify
Country
USA
USA
Dates
1915
1915
Material
Metal / Wood
Metal / Wood
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
Mentioned as new USA constructional toy with wood & metal parts, in G&T 5/15.
SYSTEM NAME : AUTOMATION
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Professional type
Professional type
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Dates
known in 1990
known in 1990
Material
Steel / Plastic
Steel / Plastic
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
25 (estimated)
25 (estimated)
No. of Parts in System
40 (see comment *1)
40 (see comment *1)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
15.0
15.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.5
4.5
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
VENTO (earlier name) in OSN. Parts only, no sets. Wheels etc probably push fit on axles. Parts must be cut to length. *1 Including 4 long plastic Plates & Strips.
SYSTEM NAME : AUTOMAT SMP
CommentsName used in MCS. See AUTOMAT - SMP stocked their products.
SYSTEM NAME : AUTOMAT [a]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Professional type and Mainly Rods/Tubes
Professional type and Mainly Rods/Tubes
Country
Switzerland (see comment *1)
Switzerland (see comment *1)
Dates
1958 to mid 1960s
1958 to mid 1960s
Material
Steel / Plastic
Steel / Plastic
Thread
M3.5 (see comment *2)
M3.5 (see comment *2)
Boss Type
double-tapped
double-tapped
Boss Thread
M3.5 (see comment *3)
M3.5 (see comment *3)
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
34 (see comment *4)
34 (see comment *4)
No. of Parts in System
358
358
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7 (multiples of value shown, including half.)
12.7 (multiples of value shown, including half.)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.1
4.1
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0 (see comment *5)
4.0 (see comment *5)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Brass with a Nickel plated finish
Brass with a Nickel plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
7.0
7.0
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Data for 1961. *1Germany up to '65. *2 also M5,M8. *3 also M2.6 M5. *4 Mod .75. *5 also 2.5.
SYSTEM NAME : AUTOMAT [b]
Maker
System Type
Professional type and Mainly Rods/Tubes
Professional type and Mainly Rods/Tubes
Country
Germany (see comment *1)
Germany (see comment *1)
Dates
mid 1960s to in production in 2009 and continuing
mid 1960s to in production in 2009 and continuing
Material
Aluminium (Alloy) / Plastic
Aluminium (Alloy) / Plastic
Thread
M3.5 (see comment *2)
M3.5 (see comment *2)
Boss Type
collet fixing (see comment *3)
collet fixing (see comment *3)
Boss Thread
M3.5
M3.5
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
34 (see comment *4)
34 (see comment *4)
No. of Parts in System
466
466
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7 (multiples of value shown, including half.)
12.7 (multiples of value shown, including half.)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.0
4.0
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0 (see comment *5)
4.0 (see comment *5)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: hexagonal (slotted)
(see comment *6)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: hexagonal (slotted)
(see comment *6)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
7.0
7.0
Bolt diameter (mm)
7.0
7.0
Comments
Data for 1993. Frameworks from square alloy Tubes & other sections instead of Angle Girders. Also COMPACT gear demo units. *1 SW< '65. *2 & M6,M8,M10. *3 some double tapped.. *4 Mod .75. *5 & 6mm *6 slotted head Bolt.
SYSTEM NAME : AVIADYP
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
Jouets de Paris
Jouets de Paris
System Type
Aerospace
Aerospace
Country
France
France
Dates
circa 1940 to circa 1959
circa 1940 to circa 1959
Material
Aluminium (Alloy)
Aluminium (Alloy)
Thread
M2.5 (probably)
M2.5 (probably)
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
50 (see comment *1)
50 (see comment *1)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
---
---
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
2.9 (see comment *2)
2.9 (see comment *2)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
---
---
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
---
---
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: round
Bolts: hexagonal (slotted)
Nuts: round
Bolts: hexagonal (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
(see comment *3)
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
(see comment *3)
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
4.5(see comment *4)
4.5(see comment *4)
Bolt diameter (mm)
5.0(see comment *5)
5.0(see comment *5)
Comments
Several phases with parts joined by some N&B but most clip or slide into each other. *1 Most likely. *2 Approximate in each phase with some common to all. *3 Some larger. *4 Nut brass. *5*6 Typical.
SYSTEM NAME : AVIATION MODERNE [1]
CommentsSee CONSTRUCTIONS RM [a]. Both names on lid.
SYSTEM NAME : AVIATION MODERNE [2]
CommentsSee CONSTRUCTIONS RM [b]. Both names on lid.
SYSTEM NAME : AVIONOTO
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Aerospace and Road vehicles
Aerospace and Road vehicles
Country
France
France
Dates
1932 to circa 2011
1932 to circa 2011
Material
Thread
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System
34
34
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
Variable
Variable
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:
Bolts:
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
*1 Parts to build Planes & Cars.
SYSTEM NAME : AVIONS-CONSTRUCTION
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Aerospace
Aerospace
Country
France
France
Dates
1946 (some significant doubt) to (some significant doubt)
1946 (some significant doubt) to (some significant doubt)
Material
Aluminium (Alloy)
Aluminium (Alloy)
Thread
4X.75
4X.75
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
18
18
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
Variable
Variable
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.2
4.2
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
Aluminium (Alloy) with a Aluminium (Alloy) finish
Aluminium (Alloy) with a Aluminium (Alloy) finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
7.0
7.0
Bolt diameter (mm)
7.1
7.1
Comments
Basic system with parts similar to MÉCAVION but aluminium.
SYSTEM NAME : AÉRO TECHNIQUE MACREZ
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Aerospace
Aerospace
Country
France
France
Dates
known in 1929 to known in 1932
known in 1929 to known in 1932
Material
Aluminium (Alloy) / Plastic
Aluminium (Alloy) / Plastic
Thread
4x.75
4x.75
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
20 (more than)
20 (more than)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.0
12.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.1
4.1
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
---
---
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.06
4.06
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: fillister (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: fillister (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Brass with a Brass finish
Brass with a Brass finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
5.5
5.5
Bolt diameter (mm)
5.0
5.0
Comments
PÈRE NOËL in MCS. Also known as AÉRO MACREZ NOËL, AÉRO- TECHNIQUE, AÉRO- TECK NIQUE (error). Some coloured plastic parts in some sets. Ready made, & sets for specific, models may exist.
SYSTEM NAME : B.B.C.
Maker
System Type
Not enough data to classify
Not enough data to classify
Country
USA
USA
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.
SYSTEM NAME : B.B.M.
Maker
System Type
Not enough data to classify
Not enough data to classify
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
Name only.
SYSTEM NAME : BAILEY BRIDGE, The
Maker
System Type
Non-Meccano type
Non-Meccano type
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Dates
after World War Two (see comment *1) to 1948
after World War Two (see comment *1) to 1948
Material
Aluminium (Alloy) / Wood
Aluminium (Alloy) / Wood
Thread
---
---
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
---
---
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
5 (probably)
5 (probably)
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
Set for only one type of model with framework of diecast Panels & roadway from wooden Slats. Parts assemble without N&B. *1 Known 1950 possible.
SYSTEM NAME : BANGAROO
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
No details. Ref: OSN 9/235 & 18/522.
SYSTEM NAME : BARUM CHEZ
Maker
System Type
Not enough data to classify
Not enough data to classify
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
This name or similar seen in Canada, & might possibly be repackaged MERKUR.
SYSTEM NAME : BATIFIX
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
BAUFIX type
BAUFIX type
Country
France
France
Dates
after 1932 to after 2011
after 1932 to after 2011
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
3.5x.8
3.5x.8
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
10 (approximately)
10 (approximately)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
13.0 (see comment *1)
13.0 (see comment *1)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.6 (see comment *2)
3.6 (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: hexagonal
Bolts: tapered cheese (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: tapered cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Brass finish
Steel with a Brass finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.4
6.4
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.4
6.4
Comments
Probably BAUFIX for French market. Parts seen .5 thick. *1 10/11 for large/small holes in Disc. *2 Small holes in Disc, 2.4.
SYSTEM NAME : BATTLEBOTS (METAL MECHANICS)
Maker
System Type
Non-Meccano type
Non-Meccano type
Country
USA (see comment *1)
USA (see comment *1)
Dates
2001 (see comment *2) to after 2004
2001 (see comment *2) to after 2004
Material
Steel / Plastic
Steel / Plastic
Thread
2.3x.4;M3
2.3x.4;M3
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
39 (see comment *3)
39 (see comment *3)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
Variable
Variable
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
2.4 (see comment *4)
2.4 (see comment *4)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
3.2 (see comment *5)
3.2 (see comment *5)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
---
---
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: button (crosshead)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: button (crosshead)
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)
4.9(see comment *6)
4.9(see comment *6)
Bolt diameter (mm)
3.8(see comment *7)
3.8(see comment *7)
Comments
1 of 4 sets for TV models seen. Probably few common parts. 2nd name METAL MECHANICS. *1 Manufactured in China. *2 © date; on sale in United Kingdom '04. *3 In Ronin set. *4 & larger for stub axles. *5 typical. *6M3: 5.4; 5.1.
SYSTEM NAME : BAU-KASTEN
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
Former East Germany
Former East Germany
Dates
after World War Two
after World War Two
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System
20
20
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.5
12.5
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.1
4.1
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
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:
Bolts:
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Black 5-11h Strips with large-radius ends, 5x11h Flanged Plate, 6 holes Wheel Discs. Probably Loose Pulleys (possibly silver) with Tyres. Lid yellow with black Lorry & Trailer.
SYSTEM NAME : BAUE SELBST…
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
1930s (see comment *1)
1930s (see comment *1)
Material
Steel (probably)
Steel (probably)
Thread
4x7;6x10
4x7;6x10
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System
34
34
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
Variable
Variable
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.0 (see comment *2)
4.0 (see comment *2)
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
The lid of the #1 set seen has a boy with a Crane in a dockside scene perhaps including other models. Strips, Pulleys, etc, with special Plates etc for (a?) Crane(s), & maybe other models. No other details. *1 Maybe post-war (1945-1950). *2 Also 6mm.
SYSTEM NAME : BAUFIX
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
BAUFIX type
BAUFIX type
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
1932 to known in 1936
1932 to known in 1936
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
3.5x.8 (probably)
3.5x.8 (probably)
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
15 (approximately)
15 (approximately)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
13.0 (see comment *1)
13.0 (see comment *1)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.7 (see comment *2)
3.7 (see comment *2)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
---
---
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.5 (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
3.5 (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
(see comment *3)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
(see comment *3)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.5
6.5
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Strip holes extend out to alternate sides. Parts probably as BATIFIX, CREME ECLIPSE, SIMPLEX, but 2 thicknesses seen. *1 10/11 in large/small Disc holes. *2 Mean; small Disc holes 2.4. *3& Round?
SYSTEM NAME : BAUKERL ROBO
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Mainly Rods/Tubes
Mainly Rods/Tubes
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
circa 1950 to circa 1969
circa 1950 to circa 1969
Material
Steel / Wood
Steel / Wood
Thread
4x7
4x7
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
M4 (see comment *1)
M4 (see comment *1)
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
12
12
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
25.0 (approximately)
25.0 (approximately)
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)
3.95
3.95
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
Wooden Blocks with Rods joined by J Clamps. Also called ROBO. Looks very like EL INGENIERO MECANICO. *1 Grub Screw In J Clamp. *2 In Blocks.
SYSTEM NAME : BAUSPIELE
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
DIY type
DIY type
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
1931 to 1960s
1931 to 1960s
Material
Wood / Steel
Wood / Steel
Thread
1/8x
1/8x
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
(see comment *1)
(see comment *1)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
15.0 (see comment *2)
15.0 (see comment *2)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.0
4.0
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4
4
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0
4.0
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: round (slotted)
Nuts: square
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
A book called Bauspiele on how to make plywood & tinplate parts, & models from them. *1 As needed. *2 Also others.