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Maker
System Type Hole pitch <12.7mm (probably)
Country Germany
Dates
Material 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:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) `
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments Small set with Car on lid, 2 blokes by it & woman watching from a distance. Parts include 5x11h Perforated Plate, Triangular Plate (Flat Trunnion) with 5/3/1 hole, 3 holes diameter Pulleys with fat Rubber Rings.
SYSTEM NAME : R.M.
Comments Name changed to CONSTRUCTIONS R.M.
SYSTEM NAME : RADIO SHACK
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:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) `
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments ERECTOR & MEKSTRUCT sets with RADIO SHACK name on them as well. Are any sets special to RADIO SHACK?
SYSTEM NAME : RAPID
Maker
System Type Mainly Rods/Tubes
Country Germany
Dates 1930s
Material Steel
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:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) `
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments Rods which push into Double Clips which could bolt together. Lid has boy with Fire Engine.
SYSTEM NAME : REBO
Maker
System Type as TRIX (inc MCX)
Country USA
Dates after World War Two
Material Aluminium (Alloy)
Thread 6-32
Boss Type no boss
Boss Thread ----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears --
No. of Parts in System 16
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm) 7.8
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm) 3.6
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm) ---
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm) --- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Types of Nuts and Bolts Nuts: hexagonal Bolts: pan (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts Steel with a Nickel plated finish (see comment *1)
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) 6.3
Bolt diameter (mm) 7.3
Comments TRIX-like parts with sets like Units aluminium & brass. *1 Not Nut which is possibly cadmium.
SYSTEM NAME : RECORD
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Maker
System Type Meccano principle but sig. differences
Country Germany
Dates early 1950s
Material Metal
Thread M4; M8
Boss Type
Boss Thread M3
Diametrical Pitch of Gears --
No. of Parts in System 52
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm) 12.7 (see comment *1)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm) 4.0 (see comment *2)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm) 4.0 (see comment *3)
Types of Nuts and Bolts Nuts: hexagonal Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) `
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments Parts include Strips, Brackets, 9 holes diameter Circular Disc, & special parts for large Roundabout & Big Wheel. *1 12.5 also reported. *2*3 & larger hole in some parts for large diameter Axle.
SYSTEM NAME : REHBURGER
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Maker
System Type Meccano principle but sig. differences (see comment *1)
Country Germany
Dates
Material Aluminium (Alloy) (some significant doubt)
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:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) `
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments From parts & Nr.1 manual seen on Ebay. Its logo has name & a deer. Parts: 5x5h Flgs Plate with long slot in flange; Double Angle Strip, Strips, Wheel Disc, Rods, Spanner. *1 No indication of hole pitch.
SYSTEM NAME : REKORD
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Maker
System Type Meccano principle but sig. differences
Country Germany
Dates 1930s to after World War Two
Material Steel / Aluminium (Alloy) (see comment *1)
Thread M4
Boss Type single-tapped
Boss Thread M3
Diametrical Pitch of Gears 25 (see comment *2)
No. of Parts in System 46 (see comment *3)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm) 12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm) 4.5 (see comment *4)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm) 4.0
Types of Nuts and Bolts Nuts: square Bolts: tapered cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) 7.0
Bolt diameter (mm) 7½(approximately)
Comments Parts look like ZICK-ZACK [2], from same maker, but some differences & also include Gears. *1 Aluminium Gears. *2 Mod.1. *3 In largest known set. *4 Some up to 5mm.
SYSTEM NAME : REX [1]
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Maker
System Type Very like Meccano
Country Sweden
Dates 1919 to 1922
Material Steel
Thread 4BA (see comment *1)
Boss Type
Boss Thread 5/32W
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System 50
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm) 12.7
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:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) `
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments Probably produced with Märklin, based on MECCANO. Has Tower Bridge on box lid which looks like MECCANO. In 1922 sets with MÄRKLIN like parts, called MÄRKLIN-REX, replaced REX. *1 needs verifying.
SYSTEM NAME : REX [2]
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Maker
System Type Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country Italy
Dates 1934
Material Steel
Thread 3.4x
Boss Type no boss
Boss Thread ---
Diametrical Pitch of Gears ---
No. of Parts in System 26
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm) 12.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm) 3.5
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm) --- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Types of Nuts and Bolts Nuts: hexagonal Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts Steel with a Nickel plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) 8.0(see comment *1)
Bolt diameter (mm) 6(approximately)
Comments Meccanico Italiano REX was named after the Italian liner on the lid. Red Flanged Plate but otherwise nickel parts included Road Wheel with tyre & one with formed flat tread. *1 Also 6.2.
SYSTEM NAME : RHOCANO
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Maker
System Type Very like Meccano
Country Rhodesia
Dates known in circa 1975
Material Steel
Thread M4
Boss Type double-tapped
Boss Thread M4
Diametrical Pitch of Gears --
No. of Parts in System 26 (see comment *1)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm) 12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm) 4.3
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm) 4.0
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm) 3.9
Types of Nuts and Bolts Nuts: square Bolts: tapered cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts Steel with a Dull plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) 7.4
Bolt diameter (mm) 6.7
Comments Parts similar to MECCANO but fully perforated M188; 4 holes M24; 5 holes M126,a; etc. *1 In (only known) Set 101.
SYSTEM NAME : RIAG
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Maker
System Type as TRIX (inc MCX)
Country Germany
Dates late 1940s (see comment *1)
Material Aluminium (Alloy)
Thread M3
Boss Type no boss
Boss Thread ----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears 13 (see comment *2)
No. of Parts in System 53
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm) 10.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm) 3.3
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm) ---
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm) (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Types of Nuts and Bolts Nuts: hexagonal Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts Steel with a Steel finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) 5
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments Many parts have 2 rows of staggered holes like ZICK-ZACK [1], but Plates have 2-row pattern along edges with 3-row along centre. Also 7 holes diameter Plate. *1 Could also be pre-WW2. *2 Mod.2.
SYSTEM NAME : RICHTER[1] (set including metal parts)
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Maker
System Type Non-Meccano type
Country Germany
Dates 1895 to circa 1896
Material Steel
Thread
Boss Type no boss
Boss Thread ----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears --
No. of Parts in System 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: Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) `
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments Bridge frameworks made from overlapped Slotted Strips joined by N&B.
SYSTEM NAME : RICHTER[2] (sets including metal parts)
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Maker
System Type Non-Meccano type
Country Germany
Dates 1901 to in production in 1919 and continuing (see comment *1)
Material Steel
Thread
Boss Type no boss
Boss Thread ----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears --
No. of Parts in System 81 (see comment *2)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm) ---
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm) 2.1
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm) 1.95
Types of Nuts and Bolts Nuts: Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) `
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments Metal parts for Bridge sections & roofs. In '06: special roof parts, most N&B assembly eliminated, & lacquered replaced nickelled. In 1910: changes to simplify Bridges & allow tiled roofs. *1But no info after '14. *2by '06, 100 in '10.
SYSTEM NAME : RILEX
Maker
System Type Electrical/science
Country Germany
Dates 1946 to 1951
Material Metal / Wood
Thread
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears --
No. of Parts in System 48
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: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) `
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments 2 sets for Morse Key, Bell, Lights, etc, etc. Metal parts but wooden Bases.
SYSTEM NAME : RIVAROSSI
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Maker
System Type Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country Italy
Dates 1946 to 1948
Material Aluminium (Alloy)
Thread 2x
Boss Type
Boss Thread 2x
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System 75 (approximately)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm) 7.0
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)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts Brass with a Brass finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) `
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments Red boxes with name on end of lid apron. Some parts similar to MINEX, some Wheels Bakelite. The 2 manual models seen are identical to MINEX. No details of 30 of the parts including Gears & a Motor.
SYSTEM NAME : ROBA
Maker Fleischmann
System Type Mainly Rods/Tubes
Country 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:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) `
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments Tubes joined by inserting rubber Strips into their ends. See FANTASIE 'R'.
SYSTEM NAME : ROBBEDOES AAN DE BOUW
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Maker Temsi
System Type Very like Meccano
Country Belgium
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:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) `
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments See SPIROU.
SYSTEM NAME : ROBO
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Maker
System Type Mainly Rods/Tubes
Country Germany
Dates 1950s to known in 1960
Material Steel / Wood
Thread ----
Boss Type no boss
Boss Thread M4 (see comment *1)
Diametrical Pitch of Gears --
No. of Parts in System 20 (approximately)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm) 25.0 (approximately)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm) 4.1 (see comment *2)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm) 4.2
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm) 4.0
Types of Nuts and Bolts Nuts: -- Bolts: --
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts -- --
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) ---
Bolt diameter (mm) ---
Comments J Clamps join Rods, wood Blocks. Also called BAUKERL ROBO. DEN LILLE KONSTRUKTÖREN for Sweden. Very like EL INGENIERO MECANICO. & see LIL'N-GINEER. *1 Clamp Screw. *2 In Blocks.
SYSTEM NAME : ROCO
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Maker
System Type Mainly Rods/Tubes
Country Germany
Dates 1949
Material Aluminium (Alloy)
Thread ----
Boss Type no boss
Boss Thread ----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System 36
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm) 27.5 (see comment *1)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm) 6.5
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm) ---
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm) 6.4 (see comment *2)
Types of Nuts and Bolts Nuts: -- Bolts: --
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts -- --
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) ---
Bolt diameter (mm) ---
Comments 6.4mm rolled Tubes held by eyed Connectors which push into the Tubes. *1 Only in a one part, *2 Tubes are used..
SYSTEM NAME : RODOPI
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Maker V. Petleshkov
System Type as TRIX (inc MCX)
Country Bulgaria
Dates known in 1977
Material Steel
Thread M4
Boss Type no boss
Boss Thread ----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears --
No. of Parts in System 20
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm) 8.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm) 4.2 (mean)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm) ---
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm) --- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Types of Nuts and Bolts Nuts: hexagonal Bolts: cheese (slotted) (see comment *1)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts Steel with a Nickel plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) 6.9
Bolt diameter (mm) 7.0(see comment *2)
Comments Originally listed as Russian. Design of parts is like German TRIX. *1*2 Round head 6.7 also found in set.
SYSTEM NAME : ROHR-BAU
Maker
System Type Mainly Rods/Tubes
Country 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:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) `
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments Tubes joined by inserting rubber Strips into their ends. See FANTASIE 'R'.
SYSTEM NAME : ROSETTA KONSTRUKTIONSSPIEL
Maker
System Type Not enough data to classify
Country Germany
Dates 1916 (some significant doubt)
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:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) `
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments Ref: Eisenzeit p179. Other names MIKRONO & PYTHAGORAS, both followed by KONSTRUKTIONSSPIEL. No details, but parts may be wooden.
SYSTEM NAME : RUR
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Maker
System Type Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country Germany
Dates after World War Two
Material Steel
Thread
Boss Type tapped
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears --
No. of Parts in System 20
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm) 12.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm) 3.6 (mean)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
Types of Nuts and Bolts Nuts: hexagonal Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) `
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments Conventional parts but Flanged Plate brassed & some parts coppered. Lid has 'RUR' vertically, made from Strips, 2 boys with Railway Bridge with Signals, & Crane in background.
SYSTEM NAME : RUSSIAN MECCANO
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Maker
System Type Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country Russia
Dates known in 2004 (see comment *1)
Material Steel
Thread M4
Boss Type not tapped
Boss Thread ----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears --
No. of Parts in System 27
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm) 10.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm) 4.4
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm) 4.5 (see comment *2)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm) --- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Types of Nuts and Bolts Nuts: hexagonal Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts Steel with a Dull plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) 6.9
Bolt diameter (mm) 6.9
Comments Name seen only on manual: 'Russian Meccano N2' (Armoured Car under it). Parts look as KONSTRUKTOR VOENNAYA TEKHNIKA except Trunnion, & data assumed same. *1Set seen unused but new? *24.8 in Bush Wheel.
SYSTEM NAME : SACHSENMEISTER
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Maker
System Type Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country Former East Germany
Dates 1948 to 1955
Material Steel / Aluminium (Alloy)
Thread
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm) 7.5
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm) 3.3
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
Types of Nuts and Bolts Nuts: Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) `
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments Nr.1 known, & Tractor set with mostly special parts. Parts seen in Nr.1 don't match those in manual (some unusual, some show few holes). Models said to suit steam or electrical power.
SYSTEM NAME : SAGESSE
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Maker Wisdom
System Type Certain Chinese
Country China
Dates known in 1982 to circa 1994
Material Steel
Thread M4
Boss Type single-tapped
Boss Thread M4
Diametrical Pitch of Gears --
No. of Parts in System 46
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm) 12.5
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm) 4.4
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm) 4.2
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm) 4.0 (see comment *1)
Types of Nuts and Bolts Nuts: hexagonal Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts Steel with a Nickel plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) 6.9
Bolt diameter (mm) 6.8
Comments Name used in French markets for WISDOM. *1 Also 2.6mm for Wheels 015.
SYSTEM NAME : SAG Tatschmasch
Maker
System Type Not enough data to classify
Country Former East Germany
Dates 1946 to 1952
Material Aluminium (Alloy)
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:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) `
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments Probably the maker's name. Ref: Baukästen p316.
SYSTEM NAME : SAKO
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Maker
System Type Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country Germany
Dates 1950s (some significant doubt)
Material Steel / See comment *1
Thread M4
Boss Type single-tapped (see comment *2)
Boss Thread M4
Diametrical Pitch of Gears --
No. of Parts in System 21
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm) 10.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm) 4.1
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm) 4.1
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm) 4.0 (see comment *3)
Types of Nuts and Bolts Nuts: hexagonal Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts Steel with a Dull plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) 6.9
Bolt diameter (mm) 6.9
Comments Dull plated parts including 39mm Disc with 'sq' pattern holes. White lid with red name & 2 blue models: Big Wheel & Crane, compare with SAKOLO. *1But clearance hole right through. Another set has dull black parts with *2aluminium Pulleys, & *33.8 Axles.
SYSTEM NAME : SAKOLO
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Comments Lid design as SAKO but larger models, a Grabbing Crane & Lorry. Black parts like MÄRKLIN. Photo of an Accessory se has Angle Girders, Tyres, & a bright 9(ish) hole diameter Annulus with rings of 6 & 12 holes..
SYSTEM NAME : SATURN
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Maker
System Type Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country Germany
Dates early 1950s (see comment *1)
Material Steel / Aluminium (Alloy)
Thread
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm) 12.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm) 4.1
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
Types of Nuts and Bolts Nuts: Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) `
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments An Ebay No.2 box has lid with name made of Strips, & open Lorry. Parts include some bright Strips but darker smaller parts, & bright (alloy?) Pulleys with Rubber Rings. *1 Baukästen has circa.1946-48.
SYSTEM NAME : SAXONIA
Maker
System Type Road vehicles
Country Former East Germany
Dates 1962
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:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) `
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments Set or sets with special parts from VEB Landmaschinenbau Bernburg to make agricultural machines by adding each to UNSERE TAKTSTRASSE model. aluminium comparable set from VEB Landmaschinenbau Torgau is known.
SYSTEM NAME : SCHEFFLERS
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Maker
System Type Hole pitch >12.7mm
Country Former East Germany
Dates known in 1949 (see comment *1) to circa 1970
Material Steel
Thread M4
Boss Type double-tapped
Boss Thread M4
Diametrical Pitch of Gears 13 (see comment *2)
No. of Parts in System 69
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm) 12.8
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm) 4.2
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm) 4.0
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm) 4.0
Types of Nuts and Bolts Nuts: hexagonal Bolts: cheese (slotted) (see comment *3)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts Steel with a Nickel plated finish (see comment *4)
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) 6.9
Bolt diameter (mm) 5.9
Comments Called METALL-BAUKASTEN in 70s, & BURGSTÄDTER later. Parts/part no's/sets same (but no cutout in Flanged Plate(s) circa.1949). *1probable start date. *2Mod 2, also for gear-like Sprocket. *3hex nut & round slotted bolt also rep'd. *4 Nut black metallic steel.
SYSTEM NAME : SCHMIDT & CO
Maker
System Type Not enough data to classify
Country Germany
Dates 1927
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:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) `
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments Maker, in Berlin, from Baukästen, p304.
SYSTEM NAME : SCHNOPEL
Maker
System Type Non-Meccano type
Country Germany
Dates 1950s
Material 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: hexagonal Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) `
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments From a Schnopel II Elektro-Baukasten Ebay set. 'Elektro' from a Transfo/Motor Unit in the set. Parts including Strip(s) & Angle Girder with only end hole(s), Pulley(s) Blocks, Grab Bucket. Lid has Crane & 2 Aerial Conveyors, simple models but they including the Unit..
SYSTEM NAME : SCHUCO
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Maker
System Type MERKUR type
Country Germany
Dates 2001
Material Steel
Thread M3.5
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm) 10.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm) 3.9
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
Types of Nuts and Bolts Nuts: hexagonal Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) `
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments 10 Junior Technic sets which appear to be repackaged MERKUR. MERKUR data quoted.
SYSTEM NAME : SCHUMANN
Maker
System Type 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:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) `
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments Name only.
SYSTEM NAME : SCHWERKA
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Maker
System Type MÄRKLIN type
Country Germany
Dates 1946 to 1948 (see comment *1)
Material Aluminium (Alloy) (see comment *2)
Thread M4
Boss Type no boss
Boss Thread ----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears --
No. of Parts in System 26 (see comment *3)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm) 12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm) 4.1 (mean)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm) ---
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm) --- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Types of Nuts and Bolts Nuts: hexagonal Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts Aluminium (Alloy) with a Aluminium (Alloy) finish (see comment *4)
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) 7.3
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments Data from a #1 set. Parts include Windmill Sail with 2x6 large holes. *1 Needs confirming. *2 Some steel parts in another #1 set, possibly by a different maker. *3 In #1 set. *4 Bolt plain steel.
SYSTEM NAME : SCIENTIFIC BOUWDOOS
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Maker
System Type MÄRKLIN type
Country Netherlands
Dates 1950s (see comment *1)
Material Steel
Thread 5/32W
Boss Type single-tapped
Boss Thread 5/32W
Diametrical Pitch of Gears --
No. of Parts in System 48 (see comment *2)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm) 12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm) 4.2 (mean)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm) 4.1
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm) 4.1
Types of Nuts and Bolts Nuts: square Bolts: cheese (slotted) (see comment *3)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts Brass with a Brass finish (see comment *4)
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) 8.1(see comment *5)
Bolt diameter (mm) 5.1(see comment *6)
Comments Most parts like MÄRKLIN but Windmill Sail with 2x6 large round holes. *1 May be prewar, even 1920s. *2 plus up to 7 if Set 4 exists. *3 Nut plain steel. *4*5*6*7 Also SR Nickel plated steel 8.5 8.0 but Nutt brass plated steel.
SYSTEM NAME : SEEGER
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Maker
System Type Mainly Rods/Tubes
Country Switzerland
Dates known in 1958
Material Steel
Thread M4
Boss Type double-tapped
Boss Thread M3
Diametrical Pitch of Gears --
No. of Parts in System 87
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm) 30.0 (see comment *1)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm) 5.0
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm) 5.0
Types of Nuts and Bolts Nuts: square Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts Steel with a Nickel plated finish (probably)
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm) `
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments Structures from 30 lengths of Rod, plus others bent at various angles, which are clamped together by N&B through pairs of Plates or Brackets. *1 Most common but also others.