BAYKO Product Details - 1962 to 1964

This period began with the introduction of a range of new BAYKO parts by MECCANO.
The 12 models suggested by the set #15 leaflets - built by Malcolm Hanson
They were available both separately, in the newly introduced #15 set and the corresponding #14C conversion set.
The existing range of BAYKO parts and sets #11 to #14 was unaffected by this change.
The images to the left show, in order, the 12 models provided for in the set #15 leaflets...
...the models shown were built by Malcolm Hanson.
The new parts further emphasised the move away from the 1930's to the 1960's in terms of architectural style.
Somewhat surprisingly, limited stocks of Plimpton era items were still being offered for sale by MECCANO even at this stage.
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The new pieces, which were available from August 1962, were : -
The full range of new BAYKO parts introduced inAgust 1962
A 3-part set to produce a Dormer Roof matching the size D light green 'tiled' roofs...
...the window could be used separately to provide panoramic views, 4 Bricks wide!
This represents the only time BAYKO ventured into the attic!
3 sizes of red Pantile Roofs [B, C & D].
2 new styles of Roof End [Waney Edge & Boarded] - both styles were available in 4 sizes like the original ones.
Model made with Waney Edge Roof Ends
Opening French Windows.
Model made with Boarded Roof Ends
A Picture (or Shop) Window.
An odd item called a Display Shelf.
This new range of BAYKO parts had a very positive impact on BAYKO modelling, even right up to the present day...
...though the total range of parts available was still somewhat limited by 1950's standards...
...if only BAYKO had survived!
However, mixing Roof Ends [3 styles] and Roofs [2 styles] gives 6 different permutations - it's surprising just how different they look!
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There are 2 MECCANO era BAYKO manuals which cover this period, both date-coded April, 1962.
Front cover of the Later MECCANO era BAYKO manual, date-code April, 1962 - click here for a larger image
Firstly, the standard manual for sets #11 to 14 [left]...
Model #B15.1, the first of the 12 model sheets issued with sets #15 and #14C
Secondly, a set of 12 model plan leaflets [right] issued with sets #15 and #14C...
...together with a separate sheet detailing the new parts and set contents...
Malcolm Hanson has built all 12 of the suggested set #15 models...
1962 Flier listing set 15 for the first time
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There is a slight question raised by an BAYKO flier dated April, 1962.
In a reference to the #15 set, it says, "It has only been introduced this year".
However, I've seen the the MECCANO BAYKO order form for 1962 which says, "...not available until August...".
Perhaps the advertising flier was printed early in the marketing process and was expected to be read mainly after the actual August launch...
...you decide!
Perhaps the fact that the flier doesn't actually show an image of set #15 is indicative of the fact that it was produced before the set was available for the graphic artists to include.
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If you would like information on the price of BAYKO sets during this period, click on one of the links below.
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