Part 108: Corner Gusset
| 108 | Corner Gusset | 1918 | - | 8 | 6 | 4 | N°8 | 'Architrave' pre-war |
The parts
Chronological variations
As can be seen from the picture at the top, the corner gusset didn't change in design at all from the
first nickel version to the last French one in the 1990's. It was
originally called an Architrave, and the picture to the right is one of many in the early manuals
and parts lists that shows a version with a circular hole in the middle. This part is even visible
in some models of the era, but it is almost certain that this version was never produced.
The old photograph (presumably of a prototype part) continued in price lists and parts lists until at least 1920, which is a good example of how careful you have to be with Meccano literature.
Variations and oddities
None known
Dealer spare parts boxes
Individual part numbers
Part numbers for the parts on this page are as follows: Unique part numbersFor identification, each variation has been given a suffix to the main Meccano part number. These suffixes consist of a two-character code for the colour, and if there are many variations, a further number and sometimes letter code to identify each variation. See the bottom of the 'Parts' page for further details.
You don't need to worry what the codes are, just click on any one for a photograph.
The button above turns on and off the display of DMS numbers (where they are known). The DMS (Development of the Meccano System, Hauton and Hindemarsh) published in 1972 and added to in 75 and 82, suggested part numbers for every variation of every Meccano part. These numbers aren't perfect, but they are recognised and also referenced in the EMP (Encyclopedia of Meccano Parts, Don Blakeborough).
| Description | from | 108 |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel plated | 18 | .ni |
| Early red (pea-red) | 26 | .re |
| Dark red | 27 | .dr |
| Dark green ¹ | 30? | .dg |
| Medium green | 33 | .mg1 |
| Gold | 34 | .go |
| Medium green (post-war) | 48 | .mg |
| Light green | 58 | .lg |
| Silver painted | 64 | .si |
| Zinc plated | 66 | .zn |
| Dark blue | 78 | .db |
| Zinc plated (French) | 18 | .zn1 |
| ALL |
, Nickel plated.',500,365,'white')){kind=link}
, Early red (pea-red).',500,421,'white')){kind=link}
, Dark red.',500,346,'white')){kind=link}
, Dark green ¹.',500,402,'white')){kind=link}
, Medium green.',500,335,'white')){kind=link}
, Gold.',500,340,'white')){kind=link}
, Medium green (post-war).',500,343,'white')){kind=link}
, Light green.',500,334,'white')){kind=link}
, Silver painted.',500,421,'white')){kind=link}
, Zinc plated.',500,345,'white')){kind=link}
, Dark blue.',385,251,'white')){kind=link}
, Zinc plated (French).',500,354,'white')){kind=link}
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- A greyed-out box shows that no part exists for that colour combination.
- Part number codes with a green background have an attached picture of the part, just click once on the code to show a photograph of that part in a separate window.
- Parts marked "†" were temporary or economy parts, or existed only within specific themed outfits. The previous part continued throughout or afterwards.
Further information
Rick Moore (at 1:26pm, Fri 23rd May, 08) |
Have a look at these corner gussets on sale with ebay now. Item number: 200224827845 |
JAMES BRAKEFIELD (at 10:30am, Mon 28th Jul, 08) |
I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON CORNER GUSSETS FOR |
Doug Harris (at 3:51pm, Mon 28th Jul, 08) |
James, I think google has got itself a bit over-excited.. |