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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.
Select Type of System
Select Country
Select a Date Range
Select Materials
Shows all orders/combinations of materials.
N.B. Where there are several materials these are in order of importance
Select N&B Thread Size
Shows each thread size separately and also at the bottom it shows available combinations for searching
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Select Boss Thread
Shows all Boss threads in the database.
Select Gear Diametrical Pitch
Select Hole Pitch
Select Strip Hole Size
Select Axle Rod Diameter
1314 Systems Found - will be displayed up to 40 systems per page.
[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 : TAK I HAK
Maker
System Type
Not enough data to classify
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:
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Name only.
SYSTEM NAME : TAN-SAD
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Mainly Rods/Tubes
Mainly Rods/Tubes
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Dates
1922
1922
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
----
----
Boss Type
Boss Thread
(see comment *1)
(see comment *1)
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
20 (estimated)
20 (estimated)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
---
---
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
---
---
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.2 (see comment *2)
3.2 (see comment *2)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: --
Bolts:
Nuts: --
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
---
---
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
1/8" Rods connected to spigotted cast Joints by tubular Sleeves. In G&T but was it ever sold? *1 Might be in possible Wheel boss. *2 Assumed.
SYSTEM NAME : TANÉRT
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Hole pitch >12.7mm
Hole pitch >12.7mm
Country
Hungary
Hungary
Dates
1950s to in production in 1981 and continuing (some significant doubt)
1950s to in production in 1981 and continuing (some significant doubt)
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
M6
M6
Boss Type
tapped (see comment *1)
tapped (see comment *1)
Boss Thread
M6
M6
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
60 (approximately)
60 (approximately)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
20.0
20.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
6.2
6.2
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
5.9 (mean) (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
5.9 (mean) (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese with slight taper &/or rounding (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese with slight taper &/or rounding (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Sets for schools in plastic cases, 2 known. Large nickelled parts with plastic Pulleys etc. *1 Single- & double-tapped.
SYSTEM NAME : TECC [1]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
Construction (later Eitech)
Construction (later Eitech)
System Type
as EITECH/CONSTRUCTION
as EITECH/CONSTRUCTION
Country
Netherlands
Netherlands
Dates
1991 to 1992
1991 to 1992
Material
Steel / Plastic
Steel / Plastic
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
single-tapped
single-tapped
Boss Thread
M4
M4
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
32
32
No. of Parts in System
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0
10.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.2
4.2
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.1
4.1
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0 (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
4.0 (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.9
6.9
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.9
6.9
Comments
CONSTRUCTION [1] parts in 4 Sets packed for Bart Smit store. Lids show a model from the set.
SYSTEM NAME : TECC [2]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
Merkur
Merkur
System Type
MERKUR type
MERKUR type
Country
Netherlands
Netherlands
Dates
1991 to known in 1994
1991 to known in 1994
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
M3.5
M3.5
Boss Type
single-tapped
single-tapped
Boss Thread
M3;M4
M3;M4
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
30
30
No. of Parts in System
112
112
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0
10.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.9
3.9
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
3.8
3.8
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.7
3.7
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Bright Zinc plated finish
Steel with a Bright Zinc plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
5.9
5.9
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.0
6.0
Comments
MERKUR parts in sets packed for Bart Smit store. Lids show a model from the set
SYSTEM NAME : TECH BIKE SYSTEM
Maker
System Type
Non-Meccano type
Non-Meccano type
Country
USA
USA
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:
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
The System comprised a number of packs each with a range of particular parts for small (Wheels about 1" diameter) model Bicycles, eg Forks, Wheels, Tyres, etc, etc. So numerous packs were needed to make a model.
SYSTEM NAME : TECHMASTER
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Country
USA
USA
Dates
Material
Steel (see comment *1)
Steel (see comment *1)
Thread
6-32
6-32
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
26 (approximately)
26 (approximately)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7
12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.9 (see comment *2)
3.9 (see comment *2)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
3.5
3.5
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.2 (see comment *3) (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
3.2 (see comment *3) (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: round (slotted)
(see comment *4)
Nuts: square
Bolts: round (slotted)
(see comment *4)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Aluminium (Alloy) with a Aluminium (Alloy) finish
(see comment *5)
Aluminium (Alloy) with a Aluminium (Alloy) finish
(see comment *5)
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
8.0(see comment *6)
8.0(see comment *6)
Bolt diameter (mm)
5.3(see comment *7)
5.3(see comment *7)
Comments
Shallow Channels instead of strips, Angle Girders, Brackets. *1 A few alloy, wood Spool, plastic Wheels. *2 Channels, 4.5 in Brackets. *3 M19, no Axles. *4 Some Bolts X-head, countersunk. *5 Bolt Nickel plated steel. *6 & 9mm. *7 & dull plated steel 6.3 known.
SYSTEM NAME : TECHNIA
Maker
System Type
Not enough data to classify
Not enough data to classify
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
1930s (some significant doubt)
1930s (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:
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
No other details.
SYSTEM NAME : TECHNIC
Maker
System Type
Not enough data to classify
Not enough data to classify
Country
France
France
Dates
1939
1939
Material
Steel
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:
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Steel parts nickel plated, but wooden Wheels.
SYSTEM NAME : TECHNICA
Maker
System Type
Very like Meccano
Very like Meccano
Country
India
India
Dates
known in 2012 (some significant doubt)
known in 2012 (some significant doubt)
Material
Steel (probably)
Steel (probably)
Thread
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
40 (see comment *1)
40 (see comment *1)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7 (some significant doubt)
12.7 (some significant doubt)
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:
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Ebay photos of No.4, a small set but with Motor & Controller, 6 holes diameter Pulley. Plastic Hook like MECHANIX & Trunnions like MR MECHANIC. *1 Approx in Set 4.
SYSTEM NAME : TECHNICAL KID
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
Kosmos
Kosmos
System Type
Electrical/science
Electrical/science
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Dates
known in 1952
known in 1952
Material
Various
Various
Thread
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
63
63
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
Variable
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:
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
UK name for a German Kosmos set. Mainly special parts for science experiments.
SYSTEM NAME : TECHNICAL TRAINER
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Mainly Rods/Tubes
Mainly Rods/Tubes
Country
USA
USA
Dates
known in 1946
known in 1946
Material
Aluminium (Alloy)
Aluminium (Alloy)
Thread
¼"-20
¼"-20
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
17
17
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
Variable
Variable
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
6.4 (approximately)
6.4 (approximately)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
6.3 (see comment *1)
6.3 (see comment *1)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
6.4
6.4
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: hexagonal (slotted)
(see comment *2)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: hexagonal (slotted)
(see comment *2)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Dull plated finish
Steel with a Dull plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
11.1()(see comment *3)
11.1()(see comment *3)
Bolt diameter (mm)
11.1()(see comment *4)
11.1()(see comment *4)
Comments
Set aluminium seen; 'B' only in ad. ¼" Rods with threaded ends joined by Couplings. Large Bases. *1 Sample Wheel goes over thread but not smooth part of Rod. *2 Also acorn Nuts? *3*4 7/16" nominal.
SYSTEM NAME : TECHNICO
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Country
Australia (some significant doubt)
Australia (some significant doubt)
Dates
Material
Thread
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System
20 (approximately)
20 (approximately)
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:
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Entry based on one Junior set seen on Australian Ebay. 6 small models on lid & manual cover. Black Wheels but otherwise bright parts including 5x10h Flanged Plate, 4x5h Flex Plate.
SYSTEM NAME : TECHNICO/TECHNIKO
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Mainly Rods/Tubes
Mainly Rods/Tubes
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
1919 to 1921
1919 to 1921
Material
Steel / Brass / Aluminium (Alloy)
Steel / Brass / Aluminium (Alloy)
Thread
3.36x
3.36x
Boss Type
single-tapped (probably)
single-tapped (probably)
Boss Thread
3.36x (some significant doubt)
3.36x (some significant doubt)
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
68
68
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
Variable (see comment *1)
Variable (see comment *1)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
---
---
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4
4
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0
4.0
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: --
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
(see comment *2)
Nuts: --
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
(see comment *2)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Patented by Adolf Huck. Names may be for United Kingdom/German markets. aluminium lid has name pasted over TECHNIKUS, & boy+girl with small models including a 6-bladed Wind Turbine. Parts probably improved SIMPLICO. *1Only in Plate. *2Set Screw.
SYSTEM NAME : TECHNIKUM
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm (probably)
Hole pitch <12.7mm (probably)
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
8
8
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.0 (see comment *1)
12.0 (see comment *1)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.7 (see comment *2)
4.7 (see comment *2)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
---
---
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts:
Bolts:
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Der Junge Wagenbauer/The Young Carriage-Builder. Details from Ebay set. Main parts (Flanged Plate, Plate) form box with label on Flanged Plate 'lid'. Simple models with 'U' Girder towing arm, Disc wheels. *1*2 By scaling.
SYSTEM NAME : TECHNIKUS [1]
Maker
System Type
Mainly Rods/Tubes (probably)
Mainly Rods/Tubes (probably)
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
1914
1914
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:
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
A lid has a boy & girl with some small models including a 6-bladed Wind Turbine. Probably similar to SIMPLICO. May be the same but for German market.
SYSTEM NAME : TECHNIKUS [2]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
STABIL type
STABIL type
Country
Former East Germany
Former East Germany
Dates
1950s (some significant doubt)
1950s (some significant doubt)
Material
Metal
Metal
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
50
50
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.5 (probably)
12.5 (probably)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
Small (like Meccano No.37c)
Small (like Meccano No.37c)
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Blue lid label has boy with Crane in yellow panel. Parts look very like STABIL but red/green with blue Brackets. Manual cover has (in B&W) 2 boys working on Crane & Telpher Railway.
SYSTEM NAME : TECHNIKUS [3]
Maker
Kosmos
Kosmos
System Type
Electrical/science
Electrical/science
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
1930s to known in 1951
1930s to known in 1951
Material
Various
Various
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:
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Thought to be German original of TECHNICAL KID.
SYSTEM NAME : TECHNIKUS [4]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
as TRIX (inc MCX)
as TRIX (inc MCX)
Country
Former East Germany
Former East Germany
Dates
1950s (some significant doubt) to 1960s (some significant doubt)
1950s (some significant doubt) to 1960s (some significant doubt)
Material
Aluminium (Alloy) (some significant doubt)
Aluminium (Alloy) (some significant doubt)
Thread
M3
M3
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
34
34
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
8.0
8.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.0
3.0
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
2.9
2.9
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Lid has name over anchor logo top right & STAHLBAUKASTEN along bottom; also boy & girl?boy with models including Crane. Parts including Strips with normal & modified TRIX pattern holes, & 'brass' Road Wheels.
SYSTEM NAME : TECHNIK[1]
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Meccano principle but sig. differences (probably)
Meccano principle but sig. differences (probably)
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
after World War Two to early 1950s (see comment *1)
after World War Two to early 1950s (see comment *1)
Material
Steel
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)
3.9
3.9
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts:
Bolts:
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Sm set, lid has 4 models in orange centre, 3 wheeled & a Big Wheel, with TECHNIK 5 times in border. Said to have nickelled, brassed, red, silver (or light alloy?) parts. Lid in Eisenzeit Pl.60, & Baukästen p218. *1um 47-49 in Baukästen.
SYSTEM NAME : TECHNIK[2]/TECHNIC
Manuals/Photos and/or an MCS document for this system are available here
Maker
System Type
Meccano principle but sig. differences (probably)
Meccano principle but sig. differences (probably)
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
after World War Two
after World War Two
Material
Thread
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
11.0 (see comment *1)
11.0 (see comment *1)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
(Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
(Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts:
Bolts:
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Only an Ebay set known, with parts from more than one system in it. The lid is is German & English but the main name is TECHNIK, with a flywheel & governor alongside it. *1 Possibly.
SYSTEM NAME : TECHNIK[3]
Maker
System Type
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
after World War Two
after World War Two
Material
Aluminium (Alloy) (probably)
Aluminium (Alloy) (probably)
Thread
Boss Type
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
17 (see comment *1)
17 (see comment *1)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
(Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
(Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel
(probably)
Steel
(probably)
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Blue lid has red name over Bridge with Gantry Crane, Train, Lorry in foreground. By same maker as TNK2 & parts probably similar. 2 sets. Set 1 main parts: Strips to 11 holes, 5x5h Flanged Plate, Wheel Disc, smaller Disc. *1 In Set 1.
SYSTEM NAME : TECHNOFIX
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Maker
System Type
Mainly Rods/Tubes
Mainly Rods/Tubes
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
1928 to known in 1935
1928 to known in 1935
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
----
----
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
(see comment *1)
(see comment *1)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
32.0 (see comment *2)
32.0 (see comment *2)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.0 (see comment *3)
3.0 (see comment *3)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: --
Bolts: --
Nuts: --
Bolts: --
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
-- --
-- --
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
---
---
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
3 makers including Kosmos. *1 Various lengths of Rod up to circa.30cm joined by interlocking Connectors (M212a type). *2 In Baseboard. *3 3.5 also reported but unlikely.
SYSTEM NAME : TECHNOKID [1]
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Maker
System Type
Certain Hungarian
Certain Hungarian
Country
Hungary
Hungary
Dates
Material
Aluminium (Alloy)
Aluminium (Alloy)
Thread
M3 (probably)
M3 (probably)
Boss Type
double-tapped
double-tapped
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
43
43
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
15.0
15.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.4
3.4
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
3.6
3.6
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.3
3.3
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts:
Bolts:
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Lid label has red Railcar, the featured model, & some parts specifically for it. Strips have square ends. Edges of Plates slightly crenelated & fit together.
SYSTEM NAME : TECHNOKID [2]
Maker
System Type
Not enough data to classify
Not enough data to classify
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
after World War Two
after World War Two
Material
Aluminium (Alloy)
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:
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Mentioned in Bauklötze Staunen, p111.
SYSTEM NAME : TECHNO [1]
Maker
System Type
Not enough data to classify
Not enough data to classify
Country
Israel (some significant doubt)
Israel (some significant doubt)
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:
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Name only. Could this be TEKNO [3], with a different rendering of the original Hebrew name?
SYSTEM NAME : TECHNO [2]
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Maker
System Type
Certain Chinese
Certain Chinese
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
late 1990s
late 1990s
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
single-tapped
single-tapped
Boss Thread
M4
M4
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.5
12.5
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.4
4.4
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts:
Bolts:
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Most sets seen have a simple Mobile Crane on lid, but a 'Senior' set has small photos of 6 models. Probably repackaged Chinese MECHANIC OR MECHANIX, sold in Germany by Remus.
SYSTEM NAME : TECHNO [3]
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Maker
System Type
as TRIX (inc MCX)
as TRIX (inc MCX)
Country
Canada
Canada
Dates
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
6-32
6-32
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
30 (approximately)
30 (approximately)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
7.85
7.85
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.4
3.4
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
(see comment *1)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
(see comment *1)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Various finish
(see comment *2)
Steel with a Various finish
(see comment *2)
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
7.9
7.9
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.3(see comment *3)
6.3(see comment *3)
Comments
Lid of set seen is white with Mobile Crane. Parts like TRIX but red/green & no alternate centre line holes in longer Strips; 54mm Pulley(s) Disc; black formed Road Wheel. *1*2*3Bright Bolts but also black slotted fillister-head Bolts, 5.4 diameter; Nuts various finishes.
SYSTEM NAME : TECNIC
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Maker
System Type
Hole pitch >12.7mm
Hole pitch >12.7mm
Country
Belgium
Belgium
Dates
known in 1944 to 1970s
known in 1944 to 1970s
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
5/32W
5/32W
Boss Type
double-tapped (see comment *1)
double-tapped (see comment *1)
Boss Thread
5/32W
5/32W
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
25 (see comment *2)
25 (see comment *2)
No. of Parts in System
147
147
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
13.0
13.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.5
4.5
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.5 (see comment *3)
4.5 (see comment *3)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.1 (see comment *4)
4.1 (see comment *4)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
(see comment *5)
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
(see comment *5)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Brass finish
(see comment *6)
Steel with a Brass finish
(see comment *6)
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
8.9
8.9
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.2
6.2
Comments
Parts with long slots, most stamped TECNIC. *1 Some 2nd bores untapped. *2 Mod 1+finer, possibly 38. *3 Gears & some bosses, 4.2. *4 4.0 also reported. *5 & hex Nuts, as square ones. *6 Nuts also plain zinc.
SYSTEM NAME : TECNICA
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Maker
System Type
MÄRKLIN type
MÄRKLIN type
Country
India
India
Dates
known in 1998
known in 1998
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
5/32W
5/32W
Boss Type
double-tapped
double-tapped
Boss Thread
5/32W
5/32W
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
15 (see comment *1)
15 (see comment *1)
No. of Parts in System
50
50
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7
12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.3
4.3
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.0
4.0
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.9
3.9
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Iridescent finish
Steel with a Iridescent finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
7.9
7.9
Bolt diameter (mm)
7.0
7.0
Comments
MÄRKLIN copy, more or less, except Hook like M57c. *1 14t Universal Gear.
SYSTEM NAME : TECNICAVIA
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Maker
System Type
Aerospace
Aerospace
Country
France
France
Dates
after World War Two
after World War Two
Material
Aluminium (Alloy)
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:
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Parts probably the same as Phase 1 AVIADYP but may have preceded it.
SYSTEM NAME : TECNICO
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Maker
System Type
Non-Meccano type
Non-Meccano type
Country
Switzerland
Switzerland
Dates
known in 1935 to 1950s
known in 1935 to 1950s
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
2.6x.55 (see comment *1)
2.6x.55 (see comment *1)
Boss Type
Boss Thread
3.95x.7 () (see comment *2)
3.95x.7 () (see comment *2)
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
46
46
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
11.0 (see comment *3)
11.0 (see comment *3)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
2.9 (see comment *4)
2.9 (see comment *4)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4
4
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0
4.0
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: hexagonal (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: hexagonal (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Brass with a Brass finish
Brass with a Brass finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
4.0
4.0
Bolt diameter (mm)
4.0
4.0
Comments
Black parts, some Strips/AGs have long slots. *1 Needs confirming. 2.35x.53 also reported, 6BA? *2 Needs confirming. *3 & multiples, but with exceptions. *4 Special larger holes for Axles.
SYSTEM NAME : TECNIKIT
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Maker
System Type
Certain UK
Certain UK
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Dates
after 1945
after 1945
Material
Steel (see comment *1)
Steel (see comment *1)
Thread
3/16W
3/16W
Boss Type
double-tapped
double-tapped
Boss Thread
4BA
4BA
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
33
33
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7
12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.6
4.6
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.3
4.3
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0
4.0
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
(see comment *2)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
(see comment *2)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Steel finish
Steel with a Steel finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
9.9
9.9
Bolt diameter (mm)
8.1
8.1
Comments
As MECANIKIT. Parts include red Strips, 11 holes Flanged Sector Plate, 5 holes Trunnion. TECNIKIT cast into alloy Pulley. Parts with either round or square corners. *1 Some aluminium parts also exist. *2 Or Square Nuts, same Across flats.
SYSTEM NAME : TECNIO
Maker
System Type
Not enough data to classify
Not enough data to classify
Country
France
France
Dates
circa 1950
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:
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
No other details.
SYSTEM NAME : TECNO MECCANICO
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Maker
System Type
Very like Meccano
Very like Meccano
Country
Italy
Italy
Dates
known in 1954 (see comment *1)
known in 1954 (see comment *1)
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System
66 (see comment *2)
66 (see comment *2)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7
12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.3
4.3
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.1
4.1
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel
Steel
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Name one word in manual. Red/green parts as MECCANO except 7 holes Trunnions; 5*7 holes Flanged Plate(s), Boiler 4cm Ø*17 holes long; 8 holes 50mm Pulley(s). Parts including Flex Plate(s) & a few gears. *2From Print Ref. *3But near 300 listed in manual.
SYSTEM NAME : TECNOMECCANO
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Maker
System Type
Mainly Rods/Tubes
Mainly Rods/Tubes
Country
Italy
Italy
Dates
after World War Two (some significant doubt)
after World War Two (some significant doubt)
Material
Thread
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
41
41
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: cheese (slotted)
Nuts: --
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
---
---
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
No.1 set in wooden box seen on Ebay with (now) no label. Rods joined by cast Clamps, each a pair with Bolt through one into tapped hole in the other. A few Pulleys, one with Tyre.
SYSTEM NAME : TECNOR
Maker
System Type
Not enough data to classify
Not enough data to classify
Country
France
France
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:
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
No other details. TECHNOR is a French system with plastic parts.
SYSTEM NAME : TECO
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Maker
System Type
STABIL type
STABIL type
Country
Argentina
Argentina
Dates
after World War Two
after World War Two
Material
Steel / Plastic
Steel / Plastic
Thread
5/32W
5/32W
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
No. of Parts in System
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.5
12.5
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.2
4.2
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Most parts look like STABIL but some fairly minor variations. Lid label & manual cover are fawn with boy & 3 models – Excavator; Hammerhead Crane; & Loco with Wagons.
SYSTEM NAME : TEE GEE BUILDER
Maker
System Type
Not enough data to classify
Not enough data to classify
Country
USA
USA
Dates
known in 1946
known in 1946
Material
Metal
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:
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Said to be 5 sets, similar to ERECTOR.
SYSTEM NAME : TEKNIKO
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Maker
System Type
Very like Meccano
Very like Meccano
Country
Turkey
Turkey
Dates
after 1962
after 1962
Material
Steel / Plastic
Steel / Plastic
Thread
Boss Type
Boss Thread
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
52 (see comment *1)
52 (see comment *1)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7 (probably)
12.7 (probably)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.0
4.0
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: See comment *2
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: See comment *2
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Details from incomplete No.1 snip, probably as 1962 MECCANO No.1. *1 Needed for the MECCANO models on the lid. *2 Shallow head.