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Zogel Metallbaukasten Construction Sets
and
FG Metallbaukasten (Für Den Kleine Konstrukteur)
Zogel Metallbaukasten and FG Metallbaukasten were virtually identical Meccano-like construction systems. They were made in the post-war UZ Zone of Germany. It is thought that Zogel Metallbaukasten came first and FG Metallbaukasten followed on.
FG Metallbaukasten sets are also sometimes known under the name F.D.D.K (Für Den Kleine Konstrukteur) as some sets have this wording on them.
Zogel Metallbaukasten (1946 to 1948)
Manufacturer / Distributor
In the US Zone of post war Germany
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for ZOGEL Metallbaukasten (Ref:ZGL)
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Germany
1946 to 1948
Steel
no boss
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20
11.9
4.8
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts:
`
Comments
Preceded FG METALLBAUKASTEN, & is probably the same. Data from FG set.
Pages from the 'Other Systems Newsletter' which contain information on this system are shown below. They can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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A Zogel Metallbaukasten manual
(Added 09/12/2018)
A Zogel Metallbaukasten manual
(Added 09/12/2018)
Various photos of the Zogel Metallbaukasten construction system
(Added 09/12/2018)
FG Metallbaukasten (1948 to early 1950s
Manufacturer / Distributor
In the US Zone of post war Germany by a company called FG
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for FG METALLBAUKASTEN (Ref:FGM)
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Germany
1948 to early 1950s (some significant doubt)
Steel
M4
no boss
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20
11.9 (see comment *1)
4.8 (see comment *2)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts:
`
Comments
Black parts with normal & narrow Strips. Probably similar to earlier ZOGEL Metallbaukasten. aluminium later set has same model & Für Den Kleine Konstrukteur on lid. It has been called steel.D.K.K. elsewhere. *1*212 & 4.4-4.8 also reported.
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There are currently no manuals, leaflets or photos etc. available of FG Metallbaukasten for downloading. If you can supply any, please get in contact with me.