Gescha

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Gescha Construction Sets

Gescha was a simple constructional system, similar to Trix but with fewer holes in the parts. They also made a very detailed model of a car engine and gearbox. It was produced in Germany from around 1959 to 1967.

Manufacturer / Distributor

Alleinherstellung Gebr. Schmid, Nürnburg, Germany

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for GESCHA (Ref:GES)

Maker

System Type
as TRIX (inc MCX)

Country
Germany

Dates
1959 to 1967

Material
Steel / Plastic

Thread
M3

Boss Type
no boss

Boss Thread
---

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--

No. of Parts in System
13

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.3

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.1

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
---

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.0 (see comment *¹)

Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Brass finish

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
5.4

Bolt diameter (mm)
5.3

Comments
The Set 1 seen has a boy & very large Crane on the blue lid. aluminium simple system with TRIX pattern holes but fewer of them in V pattern. Plastic 'Washers' push-fit onto *¹ wooden Rods.

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A Gescha model leaflet
(Added 14/11/2018)

Various photos of the Gescha construction system
(Added 14/11/2018)

A Gescha manual for the car engine
(Added 14/11/2018)

Various photos of the Gescha car engine
(Added 14/11/2018)