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American Model Builder
El Constructor Americano
American Model Builder was early competitor of Meccano. It was produced in the United States from 1912-1921.
It was also sold in Spanish markets under the name El Constructor Americano.
American Model Builder
Manufacturer / Distributor
The American Mechanical Toy Company, Ohio, USA
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for AMERICAN MODEL BUILDER (Ref:AMB)
Very like Meccano
USA
1912 to 1921
Steel
8-32
single-tapped
6-32
30
76
12.7
4.2
4.1 (mean)
3.96
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
(see comment *1)
Steel with a Brass finish
(see comment *2)
6.5
6.5(see comment *3)
Comments
Ridged & flat Plates. compare with CASTLE BUILDER. Spanish version EL CONSTRUCTOR Denmark MODELOS MECÁNICOS. *1-*2 Also 7.1-7.5mm Round head. *3 Also brass, & nickel plated.
The MCS document for this system is shown below. It can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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Pages from the 'Other Systems Newsletter' which contain information on this system are shown below. They can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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Below there are various manuals/leafets which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.
The American Model Builder manual for set 0 dated 1916
The American Model Builder manual for set 1 dated 1915
The American Model Builder 'Complete Manual of Instructions' dated 1912
The American Model Builder 'Complete Manual of Instructions' dated 1913
The American Model Builder 'Complete Manual of Instructions' dated 1914
The American Model Builder 'Complete Manual of Instructions' dated 1915
The American Model Builder Supplement to Manual of Instructions dated 1915
'The Story of Steel' - An advertising brochure promoting American Model Builder
El Constructor Americano
Manufacturer / Distributor
The American Mechanical Toy Company, Ohio, USA
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for EL CONSTRUCTOR AMERICANO* (Ref:ECA)
Very like Meccano
Spain
1912 to 1921
Steel
8-32
single-tapped
6-32
30
74
12.7
4.2
4.1 (mean)
4.0
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
(see comment *1)
Steel with a Brass finish
(see comment *2)
6.5
6.5(see comment *3)
Comments
DE MODELOS MECÁNICOS. AMERICAN MODEL BUILDER for Spanish markets. Data from AMERICAN MODEL BUILDER. *1-*2 Also 7.1-7.5mm Round head. *3 Also brass, & nickel plated.
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There are currently no manuals, leaflets or photos etc. available for downloading. If you can supply any, please get in contact with me.