BAYKO MASTER PLANS are original designs of model buildings for the Bayko architectural construction toy.

Although developed as a toy, Bayko’s mix of ease of construction, flexibility and realism gives it a potential that goes far beyond the standard manual models.  BAYKO MASTER PLANS seek to exploit this potential by offering adult collectors well-crafted designs they can use to explore different building types, architectural styles and all manner of architecture-related issues.

The limited number of parts in standard Bayko sets and almost total disregard for internal planning means very few of the manual models would fulfil their advertised purpose, being either impossibly small or nonsensical in arrangement.  BAYKO MASTER PLANS correct these deficiencies by putting design first – use of a brief ensures the buildings would actually work if constructed full size.

As a result, BAYKO MASTER PLANS are significantly larger than their manual model counterparts.  Most are beyond the scope of the largest sets – but not all.  Models vary in size from small and intriguing to moderate and impressive, but none ranks in the “super­model” category.  BAYKO MASTER PLANS are intended to be within the scope of the average collector – be guided by the number of bases quoted for each model.

BAYKO MASTER PLANS are informative too, providing information on the history of the building type or style, the leading figures involved, and sources of further information.

Each plan contains:

·        •  A photograph of the completed model

·        •  A description of the building type and development of   the model

·         •  Detailed plans for constructing the model

·         •  A full list of parts required

·         •  Ideas for modifications you can try

Plans are grouped into three series:

Bronze Series – Using standard Plimpton and Meccano parts, and some long rods and cut floors – for those wishing to get the most out of the basic system.

Silver Series – Using also Bayko 2000 Architectural Additions – for the greater flexibility and realism they provide.

Gold Series – Using also modified and specially-made parts – for the ultimate in realism.

Plans are A4 format with colour front (2 pages) or front and back (4 pages).  They are despatched flat with a card stiffener.