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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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1314 Systems Found - will be displayed up to 40 systems per page.
[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 : KOMPLEKT ZAKONSTRUIRANE OT METAL
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Very like Meccano
Bulgaria
Steel
M4
12.7 (see comment *1)
() ()
Nuts:
Bolts:
`
Comments
The No.2 set known is very similar in content & models to the Liverpool 1970-77 set. *1 Irregular in the Strips.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTA
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Certain UK
United Kingdom
known in 1952 to 1955 (see comment *1)
Steel
5/32W (see comment *2)
5/32W
38
36
12.7
4.1
4.1
4.0
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
(see comment *3)
Steel with a Steel finish
(see comment *4)
7.9(mean)
5.9(mean)
Comments
cf BEAVER. Gear seen is 57t, not 53 as in MCS. *1 Or 3BA, both given in Parts List. *2 Company ceased trading. *3*4 Round head, brass plated steel, 7.0 Bolt Head Diameter, also seen.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTION
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
as EITECH/CONSTRUCTION
Former East Germany
1956 (see comment *1) to known in 1966
Steel
M4
single-tapped
M4
81
10.0
4.1
4.2
4.0 (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: tapered cheese (slotted)
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
7.0
6.9(mean)
Comments
Forerunner of CONSTRUCTION [1]. KONSTRUKTION moulded into large Tyres. 3 phases, the last very similar to CONSTRUCTION. *1 Dates need verifying.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTIONER
Mainly Rods/Tubes
Sweden
circa 1952
Steel
M3
double-tapped
M3
--
50 (approximately)
14.0 (multiples of value shown, including half.)
3.1 (see comment *1)
6.0 (see comment *2)
6.0 (see comment *3)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Steel with a Black metallic finish
5.9
5.3(mean)
Comments
Selection of standard FAC parts for small models made from Rods & Clamps. Relevant data as FAC. *1 In Clamps, no Strips. *2*3 4.0 also & 4.0 structural Rods.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTIONSPIEL
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Germany
after World War Two to 1950s (see comment *1)
Steel / Aluminium (Alloy) (see comment *2)
M3; M2.6 (see comment *3)
no boss
----
--
16
7.0
3.1
---
---
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: tapered cheese (slotted)
Steel with a Steel finish
(see comment *4)
5.2(see comment *5)
5.8(see comment *6)
Comments
3 Strips to 11 holes, Brackets, Double Angle Strip, Pulley. Also card with Dunce's Cap, Scale Pan & Balance. *1 Pre-, post-49 known. *2 All aluminium, all steel, or mix. *3 and maybe M2.5. *4 Some Nuts dull plated steel. *5 4.9-5.2. *6 4.9 for M2.6.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTIONSSPIELE
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Germany
circa 1949
Steel (see comment *1)
M4
tapped
M3
--
14 (approximately)
12.5
4.5 (see comment *2)
3.5
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
(probably)
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
(probably)
`
Comments
Made by tappered cheese & hex Co. Box lid with boy & Railway Bridge. Parts include 5x9h Flanged Plate; 2,3,5,9 holes Strips; Double Angle Strip; 2 holes diameter Pulley; 5cm diameter Bush Wheel; Angle Bracket. All holes round. *1 Nickelled. *2 Some 5mm diameter.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR, & KONSTRUKTOR [2]
CommentsNames used in MCS/New Zealand & /brass plated steel respectively for X.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR-III
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Hole pitch <12.7mm (some significant doubt)
Russia
22
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
`
Comments
Illustrated parts look just like KONSTRUKTOR [3], but fewer of them.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR-MEKHANIK [1] (КОНСТРУКТОР-МЕХАНИК)
Nuts:
Bolts:
`
Comments
The heading (in small type) of the Instruction Sheet includes this name but it is not on the lid. KRAN PODËMNYI (q.v.) is on the lid but not the Sheet.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR-MEKHANIK [2]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Russia
Steel
M4
double-tapped
M4 (probably)
--
51
10.0
4.1
4.2
3.9 (see comment *1)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Steel with a Dull plated finish
7.1
6.1
Comments
Black parts, with Set 2 for various models, Set 3 to make larger models. Has large Multi-Jib Crane on manual cover. *1 4.0 also reported.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR-SHKOL'NIK
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Hole pitch <12.7mm (some significant doubt)
Russia
1950s (some significant doubt) to 1970s (some significant doubt)
--
36
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
`
Comments
WKOnbHNK in MCS/New Zealand. Parts include all Strips 2-11h; 17 holes Angle Girder; 3x7, 5x5h Flanged Plates; 3 & 5 holes diameter Pulleys with rings of 6 & 6+12 holes in faces. CAXAPOB name on manual cover.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR BAUVORLAGEN
CommentsNow KONSTRUKTOR [7]
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR ELEKTROTEKHNIK
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Russia
1970s
M4
55
10.0
4.3 (see comment *1)
4.1
Nuts:
Bolts:
`
Comments
Copy of MECCANO ELEC at 10mm scale. *1 and 4.6.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOREN
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
as TRIX (inc MCX)
Sweden
Metal
no boss
----
24 (known)
(Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
`
Comments
Set 10 has content like TRIX aluminium+B+C, plus unusual Flanged Plate with bends along rows of holes. Also Sets 1-3 with non-standard 3 holes wide Plate & 2x1h L-A/Gs, wooden Wheels, as well as TRIX-like parts.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTORIUS
as EITECH/CONSTRUCTION
Baltic State
1970s (some significant doubt)
Metal
83
10.0
4.3
4
Nuts:
Bolts:
`
Comments
Parts look very similar to CONSTRUCTION [1].
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR K·115
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Belarus
known in 1997
Steel
M4
push fit
----
--
28
10.0
4.3
3.9
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Steel with a Bright Zinc plated finish
7.0
6.7
Comments
Parts probably similar to VINTIK iridescent SHPUNTIK. Name changed to Known 115 (no dot) by later maker who also produced KONSTRUKTOR VOENNAYA TEKHNIKA, with a few changes to the parts.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR MALYUKTA
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Russia
1991 (some significant doubt) to known in 1996
Steel
M4
no boss
----
--
16
10.0
4.3
---
4.0
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
6.9
7.0(mean)
Comments
Small set with parts as KONSTRUKTOR UNIVERSAL'NYI, & by same manufacturer.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR MEKHANIK [3]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Russia
Aluminium (Alloy)
M4
single-tapped
M3
17 (see comment *1)
45
10.0
4.3 (see comment *2)
4.2
3.9
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Steel with a Iridescent finish
(see comment *3)
7.9
6.8
Comments
Many parts similar to SONNEBERGER. *1 Mod 1.5. *2 Some holes in various parts 5.3 (instead of slotted holes). Nut plain aluminium.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR SHKOL'NIK
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Russia
known in mid 1990s
Steel
M4
double-tapped
M4
--
29
10.0
4.3
4.2
4.0
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
6.9
7.0
Comments
Parts mostly from KONSTRUKTOR UNIVERSAL'NYI, & by same maker. Russian name & TOY DESIGNER "SCHOOLBOY" on box.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR SHKOL'NYI
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
as EITECH/CONSTRUCTION
Russia
known in 1995
Steel / Plastic
M4
not tapped
----
-- (see comment *1)
37
10.0
4.3
4.2
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
(see comment *2)
8.0
6.7
Comments
Metal parts mostly similar to CONSTRUCTION [1]. Plastic Wheels, Pulleys, Bevels. *1 Bevel only. *2 black metallic steel Nuts.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR STAHL-BAUKASTEN
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Germany
circa 1948
Steel / Aluminium (Alloy)
M4
no boss
----
16 (see comment *1)
12.5
4.4
(see comment *2)
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
(see comment *3)
Steel
(see comment *4)
8
Comments
Parts include: 12,6,4 holes Strips; 3x4h Flanged Plate, Winding Drum. *1 Only Crank Handle, Pulleys run on Long Bolts. *2*3 In an Ebay set there are Bolts with tapered silver 'Nut' which might be plastic, alloy, or ?, and may push on.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR UNIVERSAL'NYI
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Russia
known in 1990 to in production in 1991 and continuing
Steel / Plastic
M4
double-tapped
M4
--
41
10.0
4.3
4.3 (mean)
4.0
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
6.9(see comment *1)
7.0(see comment *2)
Comments
Russian names & TOY MECCANO UNIVERSAL on box & manual. Plastic Plates and moulded parts. *1 Also pressed, 7.1mm. *2 Also 6.7mm.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR VOENNAYA TEKHNIKA
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Russia
known in 1995
Steel
M4
not tapped
----
--
27
10.0
4.4
4.5 (see comment *1)
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Steel with a Dull plated finish
6.9
6.9
Comments
Army' set with many similarities to KONSTRUKTOR K·115, & maker also produced later version of K·115 (Known 115, without the dot). *1 4.6 in Bush Wheel.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [1]
CommentsName used in MCS(Frank Beadle) for KONSTRUKTOR SHKOL'NIK.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [2]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Hole pitch >12.7mm
Russia
to 1980s
--
37
13.3
4.0
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Small (like Meccano No.37c)
Comments
Parts include 3-15h Strips, 9,17,21 holes Angle Girders, 6 holes Bush Wheel & Wheel Disc, Semi-perforated Plates, rubber (probably) Track.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [2]
CommentsName used in MCS(Frank Beadle) for SEL'KHOZTEKHNIKA.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [3]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Russia
1975 to known in 1989
Aluminium (Alloy)
M4
double-tapped
M3 (see comment *1)
--
48
10.0
4.3 (see comment *2)
3.9
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Steel
6
Comments
Compare with SONNEBERGER. Later sets called CONSTRUCTOR, *1 May be M4 in some sets. *2 4.5 also reported & some holes 5.3.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [4A]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
STABIL type
Russia
Steel
no boss
----
--
25 (approximately)
12.5 (probably)
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Nuts:
Bolts:
`
Comments
Set similar to KONSTRUKTOR [4] but coloured parts, & thus it may be earlier. The Windmill model shown on Ebay is identical to one for KONSTRUKTOR [4] but crudely drawn.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [4]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
STABIL type
Russia
1980s
Steel
no boss
----
--
27
12.5
4.4
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
`
Comments
Small selection of STABIL-like parts.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [5]
CommentsName used in MCS(Frank Beadle) for KONSTRUKTOR [2] (KNR2) in this List.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [6]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Russia
early 1980s
Metal
M4
M4
--
39
12.0
4.4
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
`
Comments
MECCANO-like parts & models.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [7]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Hole pitch <12.7mm (some significant doubt)
Former East Germany
10.0 (some significant doubt)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts:
`
Comments
Was listed as KONSTRUKTOR BAUVORLAGEN. Manual cover has simple Crane (Strips, 9x5h Perforated Plate, 5 holes diameter Perforated Circular Plate, 2 holes diameter Pulleys, no Axles). Hole pitch poor estimate only.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [8]
Not enough data to classify
Germany
Nuts:
Bolts:
`
Comments
Name only. This could be KONSTRUKTOR [7].
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [9]
Not enough data to classify
Poland
Nuts:
Bolts:
`
Comments
Name only. Could this be MALY KONSTRUKTOR?
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [10]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
as EITECH/CONSTRUCTION
Russia
1950s (some significant doubt)
Metal
M4
not tapped
----
--
58
10.0
4.0
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: fillister (slotted)
`
Comments
Parts appear to be very like early KONSTRUCTION, including 'turned' Pulleys, but no Angle Girders.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [11]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
as EITECH/CONSTRUCTION
Belarus
known in 1994 to known in 1998
Steel
M4
push fit
----
44
10.0
4.6
3.6
3.5 (see comment *1)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Steel with a Dull plated finish
7.4
7.0
Comments
Most parts like CONSTRUCTION [1] but plus Winch; Motor/Gear Unit. Sets: YUNYI, #2, electric motor; & one similar to #2 but no 2 after KONSTRUKTOR, & has some coloured parts. *1 with M4 ends. Also, not seen, Gearbox Axles.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [12]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
as EITECH/CONSTRUCTION
Russia
known in 1988
Aluminium (Alloy)
M4
no boss
----
--
45
10.0
4.4
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
`
Comments
Many parts & part no's like early KONSTRUKTION, but aluminium.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [13]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Russia
circa 1975 to known in 1992 (see comment *1)
Steel
M4
double-tapped
M4 (probably)
--
22
10.0
4.3
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
`
Comments
Probably older version of KONSTRUKTOR SHKOL'NIK. *1 Said to be date on back of manual in set with black parts.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [14]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
as EITECH/CONSTRUCTION
Poland
known in 1987
Steel
M4
single-tapped
M4
(see comment *1)
62
10.0
4.1 (see comment *2)
4.2
4.0 (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Steel with a Zinc (Alloy) finish
(see comment *3)
7.0
6.7
Comments
KONSTRUKTOR & CONSTRUCTOR on lid, manual. Parts very like CONSTRUCTION [1] but metallic black. *1 Only plastic Bevel. *2 4.2 in other parts. *3 Nuts Nickel plated steel.
SYSTEM NAME : KONSTRUKTOR [15]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Russia
known in early 1980s (some significant doubt)
Steel
M4
tapped
M4 (probably)
--
44
10.0
4.0
(see comment *1)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
`
Comments
Small set including 5 holes diameter Disc with rectangular hole pattern. Lid has a dumpy 'boy' waving a Spanner. *1 Axles with screwed ends.