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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.

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[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 : STAHLBAU TECHNIK

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
See THALE STAHLBAU TECHNIK

SYSTEM NAME : STANDARD L.R.

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Maker
 
System Type
Non-Meccano type
Country
France
Dates
early 1930s (see comment *1) to late 1950s
Material
Steel
Thread
5/32W
Boss Type
double-tapped
Boss Thread
5/32W
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
38
No. of Parts in System
77
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0 (multiples of value shown, including half.)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.1
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)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Brass with a Nickel plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.0
Bolt diameter (mm)
5.5

Comments
Parts engage together by small pushed-through indentations/pips & are held by Clips or N&B. Tyres, Spanners, Gears have name on them *1 1931 known; French patent '33.

SYSTEM NAME : STANLO

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Maker
 
System Type
as DINKY BUILDER
Country
USA
Dates
1933 to 1948
Material
Steel
Thread
----
Boss Type
single-tapped
Boss Thread
6-32
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
35
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
---
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.1 (see comment *1)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
3.1
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.0
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: --
Bolts: --
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
--  --
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
---
Bolt diameter (mm)
---

Comments
Much more elaborate than DINKY BUILDER with larger parts. *1 Only in centre of 'braced' Plates.

SYSTEM NAME : STAR

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Maker
 
System Type
Very like Meccano
Country
Italy
Dates
 
Material
Steel
Thread
5/32 W
Boss Type
single-tapped
Boss Thread
5/32W
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
 
No. of Parts in System
86
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.2
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.1
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 Nickel plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.9
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.9

Comments
Parts generally look like MECCANO/BRAL but 6 point decorative star holes replace outer vee cutouts in BRAL-style Braced Girder.

SYSTEM NAME : STATI

Maker
 
System Type
Not enough data to classify
Country
Germany
Dates
1966 (see comment *1)
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
Made by ALKO GmbH, see Baukästen p229. *1 Firm bought out.

SYSTEM NAME : STATO-BAU

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Maker
 
System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country
Germany
Dates
after World War Two to before 1953
Material
Steel
Thread
M3
Boss Type
no boss
Boss Thread
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
21 (see comment *1)
No. of Parts in System
62
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0
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)
6.1
Bolt diameter (mm)
5.4

Comments
Lid & manual cover has METALLBAUKASTEN in large & STATO-BAU in very small letters. Slots & holes in parts. 1 shallow, unperforated flange on very long Curved, & Angle Girders; 2 on U-Girders. *1 Mod.1.2, needs confirming.

SYSTEM NAME : STEEL-TECH

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Maker
Gilbert Erector
System Type
ERECTOR type
Country
USA
Dates
1929 to 1932 (see comment *1)
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 used by Montgomery Ward for DUPLEX STANDARD CONSTRUCTION TOY, q.v. for details. *1 Not necessarily for all this period.

SYSTEM NAME : STEEL BUILDER [1]

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Maker
 
System Type
Non-Meccano type and Buildings
Country
USA
Dates
1934 to known in 1938
Material
Steel
Thread
4-36
Boss Type
single-tapped
Boss Thread
4-36
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
67
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
25.4 (see comment *1)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.2
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
3.2
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.1
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Dull plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.2
Bolt diameter (mm)
5.2

Comments
Sometimes STEELBUILDER. Lid label has boy wih House & Big Wheel. Parts bolt together or held by Slide Fasteners. Patent & manual copyright, 1934. *1 Plus multiples & others.

SYSTEM NAME : STEEL BUILDER [2]

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Maker
 
System Type
Certain Chinese
Country
USA
Dates
known in 2004
Material
Steel
Thread
M4
Boss Type
single-tapped
Boss Thread
M4
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
33
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.2 (see comment *1)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.4
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.4 (see comment *2)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0 (see comment *3)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (crosshead)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.9
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.2(mean)

Comments
Lid with Lorry & 2 small(er) black models. Similar WIS/MNX3 but grey Strip(s), silver Plate(s), purple-blue plastic Flex Plate(s), red Trunnion/Wheel. small(er) Clockwork Mot. Manual may be MECHANIC. *112.2-12.3. Note Pitch, but parts same o/a size. *2& pushfit plate(s) Wheel. *3& 2.6.

SYSTEM NAME : STEEL CONSTRUCTION KITS

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Maker
 
System Type
Hole pitch >12.7mm
Country
Korea
Dates
known in 1989
Material
Steel / Plastic
Thread
M4
Boss Type
push fit
Boss Thread
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
 
No. of Parts in System
42 (see comment *1)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
14.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.2 (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: dome (crosshead)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Iridescent finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.9
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.9

Comments
7 Kits known. Sold in Canada for 1 year. Most parts very like DELTAX & part no's the same. *1 At least. *2 A few 4.7 for hexagonal section Axles. *3 Across flats.

SYSTEM NAME : STEELCRAFT

Maker
 
System Type
Not enough data to classify
Country
USA
Dates
known in 1919
Material
Steel (probably)
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: Klax Co., may have been owned by Gilbert. Said to have produced 5 sets.

SYSTEM NAME : STEEL CRAFT

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Maker
 
System Type
Very like Meccano
Country
United Kingdom
Dates
after World War Two
Material
Steel
Thread
5/32W (see comment *1)
Boss Type
single-tapped
Boss Thread
5BA
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
21
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.1
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.1
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.1 (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
No.1 set seen has swordsman on lid & green parts including 24 holes Strip & Angle Girder, 3x8h Plate. Missing: Axles, N&B. *1 Judging from width of Spanner jaws. *2 Crank Handle.

SYSTEM NAME : STEEL ENGINEERING [1]

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Maker
Gilbert Erector
System Type
ERECTOR type
Country
USA
Dates
1921 to 1924
Material
Steel
Thread
8-32
Boss Type
 
Boss Thread
 
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
16
No. of Parts in System
40
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.2 (see comment *1)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
 
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
 
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
7.1
Bolt diameter (mm)
7.3

Comments
LH side of lid has boy & Big Wheel. Included some parts used in 1924 ERECTOR. Strips have alternate holes & ½" long slots. *1 4.3 in Flanged Plate, Curved Strips, & other parts - maybe all under paint, but 4.1 also possible.

SYSTEM NAME : STEEL ENGINEERING [2]

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Maker
Gilbert Erector
System Type
ERECTOR type
Country
USA
Dates
1929 to 1932 (see comment *1)
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 said to have been used by unknown USA store for DUPLEX STANDARD CONSTRUCTION TOY, q.v. for probable details. *1 Not necessarily for all this period.

SYSTEM NAME : STEEL TEC

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Maker
 
System Type
Very like Meccano
Country
USA
Dates
1992 to circa 1996
Material
Steel / Plastic (see comment *1)
Thread
5/32W
Boss Type
double-tapped
Boss Thread
5/32W
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
40
No. of Parts in System
80 (see comment *2)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.2
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.1
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: dome (crosshead)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Bright Zinc plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.4
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.5

Comments
Most metal parts as MECCANO, or variations, & stamped REMCO or STEEL TEC. *1 Many plastic, some metal, & special parts in some sets. *2 In the 6 sets in '92, many more later.

SYSTEM NAME : STEEL TEC STARTERS

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Maker
 
System Type
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Country
USA
Dates
1995
Material
Steel / Plastic
Thread
5.5x.3 (see comment *1)
Boss Type
push fit
Boss Thread
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
100 (approximately)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
6.0
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
---
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
5.5 (see comment *2)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (crosshead)
(see comment *3)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Plastic with a grey finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
10.3
Bolt diameter (mm)
10.2

Comments
Many special plastic parts. *1 Square thread. *2 Plastic, some with plastic sleeves on 3mm steel. *3 Square recess.

SYSTEM NAME : STEEL TEK

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Maker
 
System Type
Very like Meccano
Country
USA
Dates
2006 to 2007
Material
Steel / Plastic
Thread
M4
Boss Type
no boss
Boss Thread
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
75 (see comment *1)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.2
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
Steel with a Bright Zinc plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.5
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.6

Comments
Sets with some parts like STEEL TEC but many specials, usually plastic, for Bikes & Cars. *1 In SUV set.

SYSTEM NAME : STEEL WORKER

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Maker
 
System Type
Non-Meccano type
Country
USA
Dates
known in 1928 to 1930s
Material
Steel
Thread
4-36
Boss Type
no boss
Boss Thread
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
11
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
9.5 (see comment *1)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.1
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
---
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
---
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)
6.3
Bolt diameter (mm)
5.0

Comments
Large Trusses & Channel Girders for structures. *1 Multiples of exactly 3/8".

SYSTEM NAME : STERLING TOY BUILDER, The

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Maker
 
System Type
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Country
USA
Dates
1914 (some significant doubt) to known in 1915
Material
Steel
Thread
8-32
Boss Type
single-tapped
Boss Thread
6-32
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
30
No. of Parts in System
63
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: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.4
Bolt diameter (mm)
7.2

Comments
Finish is Antique Copper (black with copper bands 1" apart) or nickel plated. compare with AMERICAN MODEL BUILDER, STRUCTO.

SYSTEM NAME : STIHL

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Maker
 
System Type
Certain Chinese
Country
Germany
Dates
known in 2002 to known in 2004
Material
Steel
Thread
M4
Boss Type
single-tapped
Boss Thread
M4
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
47
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.2
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: button (crosshead)
(see comment *2)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.9
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.5(mean)

Comments
Blue, orange, white, nickel parts, many similar to WISDOM etc, some identical. But different pitch, though parts same size o/a. compare with STEEL BUILDER [2]. *1 & 2.6 for push-on Road Wheels. *2 round crosshead head for long Bolts.

SYSTEM NAME : STOKYS

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Maker
Stockmann
System Type
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Country
Switzerland
Dates
1942 to in production in 2018 and continuing
Material
Aluminium (Alloy)
Thread
5/32W (see comment *1)
Boss Type
double-tapped
Boss Thread
5/32W (see comment *2)
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
38
No. of Parts in System
520 (see comment *3)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.1
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.1
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: tapered cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Brass with a Brass finish
(see comment *4)
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
7.0
Bolt diameter (mm)
5.5(see comment *5)

Comments
Pulleys anodised in colour. Strips with raised edges. Most parts stamped STOKYS. *1*2 Changed to M4 in 1988. *3 280 in 1989. *4 maybe black metallic 1988 on. *5 M4 also 6mm.

SYSTEM NAME : STOKYS CITY

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Maker
Stockmann
System Type
Buildings
Country
Switzerland
Dates
1953 to 1961
Material
Aluminium (Alloy)
Thread
5/32W
Boss Type
no boss
Boss Thread
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
31 (see comment *1)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7 (multiples of value shown, including half.)
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: hexagonal
Bolts: tapered cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Brass with a Brass finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
7.0
Bolt diameter (mm)
5.5

Comments
Printed aluminium panels bolted to frameworks of standard parts. *1 Including 7 standard parts.

SYSTEM NAME : STRAUSS

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Maker
 
System Type
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Country
Germany (probably)
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
Small set seen on Ebay has green 5 holes Strips & possibly some dark red parts. Also a 9x5h Flanged Plate.

SYSTEM NAME : STRICON

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Maker
 
System Type
Hole pitch >12.7mm
Country
Netherlands
Dates
known in 1946 (see comment *1) to known in 1948 (see comment *2)
Material
Steel
Thread
1/8W (see comment *3)
Boss Type
no boss
Boss Thread
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
34
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
14.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.9
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
Steel with a Steel finish
(see comment *4)
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.0
Bolt diameter (mm)
5.4

Comments
Parts up to 13 holes;.5h diameter Disc with 6, 12 holes rings of holes with ridge between. Some parts rather like STRUC. *1*2 46 (Ad in Nov 46); late 48, but probably later. *3 Or M3 in some sets. *4 Nuts dull plated steel. [M3: hex nut & tapered cheese slotted bolt, Nut plain brass 6.2, Bolt Nickel plated steel 5.5.]

SYSTEM NAME : STRUC

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Maker
 
System Type
Hole pitch >12.7mm
Country
Netherlands
Dates
1947 (see comment *1) to 1950
Material
Steel
Thread
1/8W
Boss Type
double-tapped
Boss Thread
1/8W
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
13 (see comment *2)
No. of Parts in System
60
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
14.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.9
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.1 (mean)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.7
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Brass with a Brass finish
(see comment *3)
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.0
Bolt diameter (mm)
5.0(see comment *4)

Comments
Fair range of normal parts plus Half Pulleys, Braced Girders with large centre holes, & large cast alloy gears, marked STRUC. *1 1946 possible. *2 Mod 2. *3*4 Also Bolts plain steel, 5.7m.

SYSTEM NAME : STRUCT-O-SET

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Maker
 
System Type
Non-Meccano type
Country
USA
Dates
late 1940s (some significant doubt)
Material
Steel
Thread
4-40
Boss Type
single-tapped
Boss Thread
4-40
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
15 (approximately)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
Variable
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.0 (see comment *1)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
3.2
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.2
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Steel finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.2
Bolt diameter (mm)
5.2

Comments
Similar to TRIANGLE, by same maker. Frame sides from Flanged Triangular Frames bolted together, spaced across by narrow Plates. *1 Also 3.2 for Axles.

SYSTEM NAME : STRUCTAL-AUTO

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Maker
 
System Type
Mainly Rods/Tubes and See comment *1
Country
France
Dates
1920s
Material
Aluminium (Alloy)
Thread
3X.6 (probably)
Boss Type
eyelet
Boss Thread
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
 
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
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:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
 
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
` 
Bolt diameter (mm)
 

Comments
Parts probably as AUTO-CYCLE but fewer. Some different models. *1 Road Vehicles plus Aerospace.

SYSTEM NAME : STRUCTATOR

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Maker
 
System Type
Mainly Rods/Tubes
Country
Germany
Dates
1913 to 1923 (see comment *1)
Material
Steel / Aluminium (Alloy) (see comment *2)
Thread
 
Boss Type
not tapped
Boss Thread
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
116
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
 
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
 
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.3 (mean)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: --
Bolts:
(see comment *3)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
 
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
` 
Bolt diameter (mm)
 

Comments
Also called BING'S CONSTRUCTOR. Wedge Sleeves hold Rods in Unions. *1or '17, name used later (by Carl Riel?) for different system. United Kingdom ads till '24. *2& wood Base Boards. *3Only to attach model to Base.

SYSTEM NAME : STRUCTEERO

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Maker
 
System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country
United Kingdom
Dates
after World War Two
Material
Steel
Thread
6BA
Boss Type
no boss
Boss Thread
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
15
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
9.5 (see comment *1)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.0
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
---
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
2.4
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)
4.9
Bolt diameter (mm)
4.8

Comments
Badly made, badly designed parts with few holes. *1 Most pairs of holes, otherwise variable.

SYSTEM NAME : STRUCTEX

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Maker
 
System Type
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Country
Belgium
Dates
1950s
Material
Aluminium (Alloy) (probably)
Thread
 
Boss Type
 
Boss Thread
 
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
 
No. of Parts in System
112
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
Manual cover shows slightly unusual looking MECCANO-style parts, including 5x6h Plate, 5x6h Flanged Plate, 5 holes long Sector Plate, Bevel, & Sprocket.

SYSTEM NAME : STRUCTO

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Maker
 
System Type
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Country
USA
Dates
1915 (see comment *1) to 1919
Material
Steel
Thread
8-32
Boss Type
double-tapped
Boss Thread
6-32
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
16
No. of Parts in System
79
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.3 (see comment *2)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.2
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.1 (see comment *3)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: fillister (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.4
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.8

Comments
Pulleys & Gears are cast. Shafts have small groove along them. *1 1913 & 1914 also mentioned. Trademark application 2/13. *2 Some 4.4. MCS has 4.2. *3 A few up to 4.15.

SYSTEM NAME : STRUCTO AUTO-BUILDER

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Maker
 
System Type
Road vehicles
Country
USA
Dates
1917 (see comment *1) to 1925 (see comment *2)
Material
Steel
Thread
8-32 (see comment *3)
Boss Type
double-tapped
Boss Thread
6-32
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
 
No. of Parts in System
43 (see comment *4)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7 (see comment *5)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.3 (see comment *6)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.3
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
Kits for 1 vehicle each with some parts common. Data for #8. *1 From 12/17 Structo ad. Also sold about then under a different name. *2 But '27 ad in G&T. *3 In Steering Arms. *4 In #12. *5*6 Often.

SYSTEM NAME : STRUCTOMODE

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Maker
 
System Type
Very like Meccano
Country
Canada
Dates
late 1910s to circa 1930 (some significant doubt)
Material
 
Thread
8-32
Boss Type
 
Boss Thread
8-32 (see comment *1)
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
38 (probably)
No. of Parts in System
59
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7 (see comment *2)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.2
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.3
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.1
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
8.5
Bolt diameter (mm)
7

Comments
Unusual design of Windmill Sail, & Braced Girder (but also Meccano-like versions). *1 6-32 in Worm & Contrates. *2 Up to 12.87 found in STRUCTOMODE type 'semi-circle' Braced Girder.

SYSTEM NAME : STRUKTIRON

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Maker
 
System Type
Hole pitch >12.7mm
Country
USA
Dates
circa 1912 to circa 1917
Material
Steel
Thread
4-36 (see comment *1)
Boss Type
 
Boss Thread
5-40 (see comment *2)
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
40
No. of Parts in System
77
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
15.9 (see comment *3)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.2
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
3.3 (see comment *4)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.0
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: round (slotted)
(see comment *5)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Brass finish
(see comment *6)
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
7.2
Bolt diameter (mm)
5.9

Comments
3/8" wide Strips with alternate holes & large(round crosshead) slots. *1But Screwed Rods are .12"x40. *2Not seen. *3Basic hole pitch 5/8" exactly; 25/16" in Slotted Strips. *4Mean for Wheels without boss. *5Hex Nuts earlier. *6Also ? Nickel plated steel.

SYSTEM NAME : STUDIO ELEKTROTECHNIK

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Maker
 
System Type
Electrical/science and Hole pitch <12.7mm(some significant doubt)
Country
Germany (probably)
Dates
 
Material
Steel
Thread
 
Boss Type
no boss
Boss Thread
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
 
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.5 (some significant doubt)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.5 (some significant doubt)
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
 
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
` 
Bolt diameter (mm)
 

Comments
Electrical parts plus Strips, Discs, Flanged Plate. Electro-mechanical models including Crane with electromagnet.

SYSTEM NAME : STÄBCHEN BAUKASTEN

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Maker
 
System Type
Mainly Rods/Tubes
Country
Germany (see comment *1)
Dates
circa 1800 (see comment *2)
Material
Wood / Brass
Thread
----
Boss Type
no boss
Boss Thread
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
10
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
---
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
---
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
---
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0 (see comment *3)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: --
Bolts: --
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
--  --
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
---
Bolt diameter (mm)
---

Comments
Wooden Rods push into brass Connectors. *1 Sold in France as CONSTRUCTION AUX BATONNETS. *2 1867-1905: circa.1900 from box lid appearance. *3 Rod.

SYSTEM NAME : SUNNY TOY

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Maker
 
System Type
Very like Meccano
Country
Australia
Dates
 
Material
Steel
Thread
5/32W
Boss Type
 
Boss Thread
 
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
10 (approximately)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.3
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
A shrink-wrapped set containing a small selection of nickelled BUZ parts, sold only through chain stores. BUZ data used. Also a larger boxed set with mainly coloured parts including a 5x11h Flanged Plate.

SYSTEM NAME : SUPERSONIC

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Maker
 
System Type
Aerospace
Country
United Kingdom
Dates
1950s
Material
Steel
Thread
5/32W
Boss Type
single-tapped
Boss Thread
5/32W
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
24
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
25.4 (see comment *1)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.2 (see comment *2)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
 
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
 
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Brass finish
(probably)
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
7.9
Bolt diameter (mm)
 

Comments
Previously included in MCS under DAN DARE. Models of jet powered vehicles, mainly then current aircraft. *1 Also 1¼", 2" & others. *2 Generally, some up to 4.6mm.

SYSTEM NAME : SV INGENIØR

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 : TAKA

Maker
 
System Type
Not enough data to classify
Country
France (some significant doubt)
Dates
circa 1950
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
There may be 2 systems/versions of this name. No other details.
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