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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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N.B. Where there are several materials these are in order of importance
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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 : METALLIX [2]
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
Germany
Germany
Dates
circa 2008 to in production in 2009 and continuing
circa 2008 to in production in 2009 and continuing
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
M3.5
M3.5
Boss Type
double-tapped (probably)
double-tapped (probably)
Boss Thread
M3.5
M3.5
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
33 (probably)
33 (probably)
No. of Parts in System
50
50
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
(see comment *1)
(see comment *1)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
(see comment *2)
(see comment *2)
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
Steel with a Black metallic finish
Steel with a Black metallic finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Range of repro TRIX parts from Metallus, with other lengths, & one set. Plastic Gears with ?push-in bosses. *1*2 Probably as TRIX.
SYSTEM NAME : METALLO-BILER
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 : METALLO-MOTOR
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 : METALLO Aero
Maker
System Type
Aerospace
Aerospace
Country
Denmark
Denmark
Dates
1930s
1930s
Material
Metal
Metal
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
Known from an ad which shows a simple shoulder-wing Monoplane with 2 open cockpits.& 'ribbed' Wings.
SYSTEM NAME : METALLO TRIGON
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Non-Meccano type
Non-Meccano type
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
1913 to circa 1926
1913 to circa 1926
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
M3
M3
Boss Type
single-tapped
single-tapped
Boss Thread
M2 (see comment *1)
M2 (see comment *1)
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
35
35
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.5 (see comment *2)
12.5 (see comment *2)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.2 (see comment *3)
3.2 (see comment *3)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
2.9
2.9
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
2.9
2.9
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: hexagonal (slotted)
(see comment *4)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: hexagonal (slotted)
(see comment *4)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Steel finish
(see comment *5)
Steel with a Steel finish
(see comment *5)
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.0(see comment *6)
6.0(see comment *6)
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.0(see comment *7)
6.0(see comment *7)
Comments
Clamping NBW join Triangles edge-to-edge with Double Angle Strip crossways. *1 & 2.4x.65. *2 some parts 12.0, 8/8.5 for Double Angle Strip outer holes. *3 Typical but up to 3.4, & 2.9 also. *4*5*6*7 & hex nut & round slotted bolt brass plated steel 6.3 6.0. Nickel plated steel also possible.
SYSTEM NAME : METALLO [2]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm and MÄRKLIN type
Hole pitch <12.7mm and MÄRKLIN type
Country
Denmark
Denmark
Dates
1930s
1930s
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
5/32W
5/32W
Boss Type
single-tapped
single-tapped
Boss Thread
5/32W
5/32W
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
38 (see comment *1)
38 (see comment *1)
No. of Parts in System
80
80
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.5
12.5
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.2
4.2
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4
4
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0
4.0
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Brass with a Brass finish
Brass with a Brass finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
8.0
8.0
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.0
6.0
Comments
Lid has 3 boys with Funicular Railway. Made by same firm as Diameter.V.s INGENIØR. Many parts similar to MÄRKLIN but unusual Flanged Plates (9x7, & 5x7 Z-section), Railings with X bracing, etc. *1 estimated plus Rings, 14.
SYSTEM NAME : METALLO [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
Belgium (probably)
Belgium (probably)
Dates
19W2a
19W2a
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
Boss Type
double-tapped
double-tapped
Boss Thread
*
*
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
18
18
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0
10.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.3
3.3
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.2
3.2
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
Brass with a Brass finish
(probably)
Brass with a Brass finish
(probably)
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Boy by 'Eiffel' Tower on lid & manual. Likely Belgian as manual in French+Dutch. Red, green, blue, yellow parts, mainly 5x13h Plate, Strips, 1" Pulley, & an unusual 8 holes Bush Wheel. *1Possible circa.2.5 diameter. *2As in manual models.
SYSTEM NAME : METALLUS
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
MÄRKLIN type
MÄRKLIN type
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
2000 to in production in 2018 and continuing
2000 to in production in 2018 and continuing
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
double-tapped
double-tapped
Boss Thread
M4
M4
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
38
38
No. of Parts in System
1000
1000
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7
12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
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: cheese
Bolts: hexagonal (slotted)
(see comment *1)
Nuts: cheese
Bolts: hexagonal (slotted)
(see comment *1)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Black metallic finish
(see comment *2)
Steel with a Black metallic finish
(see comment *2)
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
7.9
7.9
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.9
6.9
Comments
Very large range of parts & some sets. Mostly like MÄRKLIN at first but now many other parts, some original. TEMSI parts in some sets. *1 At least (as a guess). *2 Also Allen head. *3 Also plain brass.
SYSTEM NAME : METAL MACANO
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
India
India
Dates
1994
1994
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
push fit
push fit
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
20 (see comment *1)
20 (see comment *1)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0
10.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.3 (probably)
4.3 (probably)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.9
3.9
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: cheese
Bolts: hexagonal (slotted)
Nuts: cheese
Bolts: hexagonal (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)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Set very similar to METAMECH and probably came between it & META BUILD. *1 In Senior set, the only one known.
SYSTEM NAME : METALMASTER
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
DIY type
DIY type
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Dates
1946 (see comment *1)
1946 (see comment *1)
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
5/32W (some significant doubt)
5/32W (some significant doubt)
Boss Type
tapped
tapped
Boss Thread
5/32W (some significant doubt)
5/32W (some significant doubt)
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
11
11
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
---
---
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.0 (see comment *2)
4.0 (see comment *2)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.1
4.1
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0 (probably)
4.0 (probably)
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)
6.4(approximately)
6.4(approximately)
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Tool with same scope as JUNEERO. ?3/8” wide Strip, *1 Patent application in '45; manual Print Ref has 8/46. Ad in G&T 11/47 with name only & from different firm. *2 Hole takes 4.0mm Rod but not 4.06.
SYSTEM NAME : METAL MASTER
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Non-Meccano type
Non-Meccano type
Country
USA
USA
Dates
known in 1944
known in 1944
Material
Metal
Metal
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 one set seen, 'B.A.R.' Gun (British Anti-Aircraft Rocket Gun), has all olive green parts, and most, perhaps all, look specials. Made by Parco Products Co., Allentown, Penn.
SYSTEM NAME : METALMEC OPSET
CommentsName changed to OPSET METALMEC.
SYSTEM NAME : METALTECNIK
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
as EITECH/CONSTRUCTION
as EITECH/CONSTRUCTION
Country
Hungary
Hungary
Dates
Material
Steel / Plastic
Steel / Plastic
Thread
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0
10.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.9
3.9
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 like CONSTRUCTION [1], including yellow Windmill Sails, but different black Motor & Battery Box. *1 METALTECHNIK on some sets.
SYSTEM NAME : METALWORK
Maker
System Type
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Dates
1946
1946
Material
Aluminium (Alloy) / Plastic (some significant doubt)
Aluminium (Alloy) / Plastic (some significant doubt)
Thread
1/8W
1/8W
Boss Type
double-tapped
double-tapped
Boss Thread
1/8W
1/8W
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
40
40
No. of Parts in System
49
49
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7
12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.0
4.0
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
3.9
3.9
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.9
3.9
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Nuts: square
Bolts: 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)
4.7
4.7
Comments
First name of MASTERBUILDER in ads: METALWORK THREE is on box lid, & said to contain parts of plastic & lightweight metal alloys. Data from MASTERBUILDER [a].
SYSTEM NAME : METAL WORKSHOP
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
DIY type
DIY type
Country
USA
USA
Dates
circa 1937 (some significant doubt)
circa 1937 (some significant doubt)
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System
6
6
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
Ebay set shows Tool rather like JUNEERO plus Rod, Strip, Wheel, N&B. Red lid & manual cover show boy with Tool & manual working on Big Wheel.
SYSTEM NAME : METAMECH
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
India
India
Dates
known in 1995
known in 1995
Material
Steel / Plastic
Steel / Plastic
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
push fit
push fit
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
19
19
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)
3.9 (see comment *1)
3.9 (see comment *1)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.9
3.9
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)
7.0
7.0
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.6
6.6
Comments
Parts very similar to META BUILD except brighter colour, but less than full range with set similar to META BUILD Junior. *1 Bore of push-on Sleeve (no bosses).
SYSTEM NAME : METAPLAN
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Certain Hungarian
Certain Hungarian
Country
Hungary
Hungary
Dates
Material
Aluminium (Alloy) (probably)
Aluminium (Alloy) (probably)
Thread
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
61
61
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
15.0 (multiples of value shown, including half.) (estimated)
15.0 (multiples of value shown, including half.) (estimated)
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: round (slotted)
Nuts:
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Many special parts for Locos, Carriages; some similar to TECHNOKID. Strips shown with square ends.
SYSTEM NAME : METEOOR
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
Netherlands
Netherlands
Dates
19W2 a
19W2 a
Material
Aluminium (Alloy)
Aluminium (Alloy)
Thread
M2.5
M2.5
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
15 (see comment *1)
15 (see comment *1)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
8.0
8.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.1
3.1
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
with a Brass finish
with a Brass finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Most parts look like TRIX. Known from a Set 'A', *1 There may have been a Set brass with other parts.
SYSTEM NAME : METEOR
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
Austria
Austria
Dates
1946 to 1968
1946 to 1968
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
M3
M3
Boss Type
single-tapped
single-tapped
Boss Thread
M3
M3
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
60
60
No. of Parts in System
150
150
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
8.0
8.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.5
3.5
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
3.5
3.5
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.4
3.4
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
Steel with a Steel finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
5.4
5.4
Bolt diameter (mm)
5.5
5.5
Comments
Parts are basically scaled down MÄRKLIN; models in manuals were initially as 1930s MÄRKLIN but changed later for at least the small sets.
SYSTEM NAME : METEOR AUTOBAU
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Road vehicles
Road vehicles
Country
Austria
Austria
Dates
after World War Two
after World War Two
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
M3
M3
Boss Type
single-tapped
single-tapped
Boss Thread
M3
M3
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
46
46
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
8.0
8.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.5
3.5
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
3.5
3.5
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.4
3.4
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
Steel with a Steel finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
5.4
5.4
Bolt diameter (mm)
5.5
5.5
Comments
Mostly standard parts or variants thereof. METEOR data quoted.
SYSTEM NAME : METEOR ELEKTRO
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Electrical/science
Electrical/science
Country
Austria
Austria
Dates
after World War Two
after World War Two
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
M3
M3
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
8.0
8.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.5
3.5
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
Standard METEOR parts plus special electrical parts that look similar, but not identical, to scaled down MÄRKLIN ELEX.
SYSTEM NAME : METTABUILD
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Buildings and Non-Meccano type
Buildings and Non-Meccano type
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Dates
1929 to 1931
1929 to 1931
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
----
----
Boss Type
push fit
push fit
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
35
35
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
---
---
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
---
---
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
--- (see comment *1)
--- (see comment *1)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.2 (see comment *2)
3.2 (see comment *2)
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
Frame parts push together & Panels slot in. *1*2 1” Loose Pulley push-fit on square section Axle.
SYSTEM NAME : MEWEKA
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Maker
System Type
DIY type
DIY type
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
1953 to circa 1960
1953 to circa 1960
Material
Aluminium (Alloy)
Aluminium (Alloy)
Thread
M3.5
M3.5
Boss Type
tapped
tapped
Boss Thread
M3
M3
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
46 (see comment *1)
46 (see comment *1)
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)
3.5
3.5
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts:
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel
Steel
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Hand Press with different heads, and indexing device. *1 28 Tool parts, 7 other parts eg Collar, Tyre, 11 types of raw material eg Plates & Strips.
SYSTEM NAME : MEX [1]
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Maker
System Type
Hole pitch >12.7mm
Hole pitch >12.7mm
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Dates
1933 to known in 1935
1933 to known in 1935
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
.140x32
.140x32
Boss Type
eyelet
eyelet
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
14
14
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
13.1 (mean)
13.1 (mean)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.6
3.6
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.5
4.5
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: 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)
6.3(mean)
6.3(mean)
Comments
Lid has boy with Tower Bridge. Made in Bavaria on No.1 packet. Ni Strips & Wheel Disc with ¼" long slots to edge between holes, & ½" lengthwise slot over some holes. Disc pitch 9.5. Parts joined by N&B or engaging slots.
SYSTEM NAME : MEX [2]
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Maker
System Type
BAUFIX type
BAUFIX type
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Dates
1930s
1930s
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
3.5x32
3.5x32
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)
13.0 (see comment *2)
13.0 (see comment *2)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.7 (see comment *3)
3.7 (see comment *3)
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: 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)
6.0
6.0
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.5
6.5
Comments
Parts & models as BAUFIX & similar lid with Monoplane. *1 In '72 Pieces' set seen. *2 10/11 in large/small Disc holes. *3 Typical. small Disc holes 2.4.
SYSTEM NAME : M F C
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Maker
System Type
as TRIX (inc MCX)
as TRIX (inc MCX)
Country
Former East Germany
Former East Germany
Dates
known in 1958 (some significant doubt)
known in 1958 (some significant doubt)
Material
Aluminium (Alloy)
Aluminium (Alloy)
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
single-tapped
single-tapped
Boss Thread
M3
M3
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
45
45
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
11.2
11.2
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.5
4.5
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.3
4.3
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0
4.0
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Aluminium (Alloy) with a Aluminium (Alloy) finish
(see comment *1)
Aluminium (Alloy) with a Aluminium (Alloy) finish
(see comment *1)
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
7.0
7.0
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.2
6.2
Comments
Combination of TRIX-type & MECCANO-type parts. Almost the same as 'M K A' [1] & probably after it. *1 Bolts plain steel..
SYSTEM NAME : MICKEY MOUSE
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Maker
System Type
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Country
USA
USA
Dates
1948 (see comment *1)
1948 (see comment *1)
Material
Aluminium (Alloy)
Aluminium (Alloy)
Thread
8-32
8-32
Boss Type
single-tapped
single-tapped
Boss Thread
6-32
6-32
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
18
18
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7 (see comment *2)
12.7 (see comment *2)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.8
4.8
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
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
Steel
Steel
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
8.7
8.7
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Basically repackaged LYNNCRAFT sets. *1 Copyright date 1947 on model sheet. *2 Mostly, but also 3/8", 3/4", & others
SYSTEM NAME : MICMAC
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Maker
System Type
Very like Meccano
Very like Meccano
Country
India
India
Dates
after World War Two
after World War Two
Material
Metal
Metal
Thread
5/32W
5/32W
Boss Type
tapped
tapped
Boss Thread
5/32W (probably)
5/32W (probably)
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
58
58
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7 (some significant doubt)
12.7 (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: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Known from a No.1 manual with a boy, girl & simple Loom on the cover. There were 5 sets with parts that look exactly like MECCANO, but original, though very simple, models.
SYSTEM NAME : MICRO-MECANO "GUINA"
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Maker
System Type
Matchbox & similar
Matchbox & similar
Country
Spain
Spain
Dates
1935 to 1939
1935 to 1939
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
----
----
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
13
13
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
15.0
15.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
2.1
2.1
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
---
---
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
2.0
2.0
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 on Model Sheet; no name on only known lid (2 tots & Crane). May be called GUINA in MCS/New Zealand. Strips & Flanged Plates up to 5 holes long held by Rods with push-on plastic Washers.
SYSTEM NAME : MICRO BUILDER
CommentsSee BRIAN BUILDER [1]
SYSTEM NAME : MICUL MECANIC
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Maker
System Type
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Country
Romania
Romania
Dates
to 1970s
to 1970s
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 unusual parts in a Helicopter in MCS are a Flanged Plate & a Flanged Sector Plate that both looks 7 holes long, & both with slotted holes in the flanges. Also Double Angle Strip with slotted holes in the lugs.
SYSTEM NAME : MIGNON
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Maker
System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
1945 to 1953
1945 to 1953
Material
Aluminium (Alloy) (see comment *1)
Aluminium (Alloy) (see comment *1)
Thread
2.6x.45
2.6x.45
Boss Type
single-tapped
single-tapped
Boss Thread
2.6x.45
2.6x.45
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
32 (see comment *2)
32 (see comment *2)
No. of Parts in System
150
150
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
6.0
6.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.1
3.1
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
3.1
3.1
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.0
3.0
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)
4.5
4.5
Bolt diameter (mm)
4.0
4.0
Comments
Attractive, unusual parts, anodised, with Plates, Wheels, etc in bright colours. *1 Some early parts steel, nickel plated. *2 Mod .8.
SYSTEM NAME : MIGROS
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Maker
Stockmann
Stockmann
System Type
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Country
Switzerland
Switzerland
Dates
1969 to See Comments *1
1969 to See Comments *1
Material
Aluminium (Alloy)
Aluminium (Alloy)
Thread
5/32W
5/32W
Boss Type
double-tapped
double-tapped
Boss Thread
5/32W
5/32W
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
28
28
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7
12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.0
4.0
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.1 (probably)
4.1 (probably)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0
4.0
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: tapered cheese (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: tapered cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Brass with a Brass finish
Brass with a Brass finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
7.0
7.0
Bolt diameter (mm)
5.5
5.5
Comments
Set made by Stokys for Migros store. Parts as STOKYS save rectangular section Strips, yellow Flexible Plate, red Pulleys. *1 Didn't last long.
SYSTEM NAME : MIKLA
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Maker
System Type
Mainly Rods/Tubes
Mainly Rods/Tubes
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
1940s (some significant doubt)
1940s (some significant doubt)
Material
Wood / Steel
Wood / Steel
Thread
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System
4
4
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
Simple system with wooden Rods of about 10mm diameter push into metal U-Clamps. Orange box lid with a Bridge on it.
SYSTEM NAME : MIKRONO KONSTRUKTIONSSPIEL
Maker
System Type
Not enough data to classify
Not enough data to classify
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
1918
1918
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: Eisenzeit p179. Earlier names (from 1916?): ROSETTA, PYTHAGORAS, both plus KONSTRUKTIONSSPIEL. No details, but parts may be wooden.
SYSTEM NAME : MILANA
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Maker
System Type
Very like Meccano
Very like Meccano
Country
India
India
Dates
1960s (some significant doubt) to (see comment *1)
1960s (some significant doubt) to (see comment *1)
Material
Thread
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
25
25
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: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
*1 MCS says, erroneously, 1907. Parts include Trunnions & Flanged Plate with 4 flanges. Also said to include 8 holes Wheel Disc & larger diameter Disc with 10 holes.
SYSTEM NAME : MILO KONSTRUKTIONS-SPIELE
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Maker
System Type
Very like Meccano
Very like Meccano
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
1950s
1950s
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
15
15
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7
12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.1 (see comment *2)
4.1 (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: square
Bolts: round (slotted)
(see comment *3)
Nuts: square
Bolts: round (slotted)
(see comment *3)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel
Steel
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
8
8
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Main parts are 5*11 holes Flanged Plate, Strips, Double Angle Strip, & 2 holes diameter Pulley, all unpainted. Lid label either fawn with simple Bench & Trolley, or colour with boy & Crane. *1 But aluminium Axles. *2 plus/- .1. *3 hex nut and slotted cheesehead bolt also possible.
SYSTEM NAME : MIMIKRY Wehrmachts-Metall-Baukasten
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Maker
System Type
Non-Meccano type
Non-Meccano type
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
1934 (see comment *1)
1934 (see comment *1)
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
----
----
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
6 (see comment *2)
6 (see comment *2)
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 with sheet metal parts which, like stone bricks, sit alongside or on one top of one another to make models, often war-oriented. *1 from DRGM No. *2 plus possibly part(s) to add a gun barrel.
SYSTEM NAME : MINIATOR
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Maker
Mercator
Mercator
System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country
Belgium
Belgium
Dates
1950 (some significant doubt)
1950 (some significant doubt)
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
3x.6
3x.6
Boss Type
single-tapped
single-tapped
Boss Thread
3x.6
3x.6
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
51 (probably)
51 (probably)
No. of Parts in System
101
101
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
8.0
8.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.1 (see comment *1)
3.1 (see comment *1)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
3.1
3.1
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.0 (see comment *2)
3.0 (see comment *2)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Brass with a Brass finish
(see comment *3)
Brass with a Brass finish
(see comment *3)
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.0
6.0
Bolt diameter (mm)
5.0
5.0
Comments
Essentially a scaled-down version of MERCATOR [1] with thin Strips & neat bosses. *1 3.2 also reported. *2 Brass.*3 Steel N&B also listed.
SYSTEM NAME : MINIATUR
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Maker
Walther
Walther
System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
1914 to 1938
1914 to 1938
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
1/8W (probably)
1/8W (probably)
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
26
26
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0
10.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.2
3.2
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)
5.8(see comment *1)
5.8(see comment *1)
Bolt diameter (mm)
5.5(approximately)
5.5(approximately)
Comments
2 sets from Walther with limited range of smaller scale STABIL-like parts. *1 Spanner jaw width.