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Arwill
Our Boys
Arwill Con Set was a simple Meccano-like construction system. It was made (probably) in the UK in the late 1940s.
Our Boys has most parts similar to Arwill but also has Fast Pulleys/Rubber Rings, etc.
They are both very similar to Belmont.
Arwill Con Set
Manufacturer / Distributor
An unknown company from United Kingdom
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for ARWILL (Ref:ARW)
Meccano principle but sig. differences
United Kingdom
after 19WW2 to (some significant doubt)
Steel
4BA
no boss
----
--
13
12.7
3.9
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--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
(see comment *1)
Steel with a Steel finish
8.0
6.1
Comments
Main parts: 4,8,12 holes Strips; 4*8 holes Flanged Plate; 3*7 holes Perforated Plate; 2 holes wide Flat Trunnion; 2*4*2 holes Double Angle Strip; 2*2 holes Angle Bracket; 1" Disc. *1 Also square Nuts, same size; hex nut and slotted cheesehead bolt in manual.
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There are currently no manuals, leaflets or photos etc. of Arwill available for downloading. If you can supply any, please get in contact with me.
Our Boys
Manufacturer / Distributor
An unknown company from United Kingdom
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for OUR BOYS (Ref:O B)
Meccano principle but sig. differences
United Kingdom
after World War Two
Steel
4BA
single-tapped
4BA
--
17
12.7
3.7
3.0 (approximately)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Brass with a Brass finish
6.3(probably)
6.3(probably)
Comments
Most parts similar to ARWILL but also Fast Pulleys/Rubber Rings, etc.
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
NOTE : If the 'Other Systems Newsletter' pages for OUR BOYS do not appear in the window below, then refresh the page.
The report can be zoomed into, made full screen or downloaded as a pdf document by using the controls provided
There are currently no manuals, leaflets or photos etc. of Our Boys available for downloading. If you can supply any, please get in contact with me.