Bildico(1)

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Erekit and Bildico(1) Construction Sets

Erekit and Bildico(1) were both simple construction system using rods held together with clips made in the UK. Erekit came first in around 1913 to 1915. Bildico(1) is identical to and is thought to follow on from Erektit and was made probably during World War One.

Manufacturer / Distributor

Eisenmann & Co., UK

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for EREKTIT (Ref:ETT)

Maker

System Type
Mainly Rods/Tubes

Country
United Kingdom

Dates
circa 1913 to known in 1915

Material
Steel

Thread
1/8W

Boss Type
single-tapped

Boss Thread
1/8W

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--

No. of Parts in System
29

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
Variable

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.2

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
3.0

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
2.9

Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Brass finish

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.3

Bolt diameter (mm)
4.8

Comments
Rods & Strips push into Clips which can bolt together. Strips have only end holes & slightly crenellated edges. Thought as BILDICO [1]. Called ERECTOR in earliest ad known, 4/14.

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Manufacturer / Distributor

Eisenmann & Co., UK

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for BILDICO [1] (Ref:BDI1)

Maker

System Type
Mainly Rods/Tubes

Country
United Kingdom

Dates
circa 1913 to after 1915 (see comment *¹)

Material
Steel

Thread
1/8W

Boss Type
single-tapped

Boss Thread
1/8W

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--

No. of Parts in System
29

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
Variable

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.2

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
3.0

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
2.94

Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Brass finish

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.3

Bolt diameter (mm)
4.8

Comments
Thought identical to EREKTIT with similar lid, 2 boys & a girl playing with models. Parts: Rods & Strips push into Clips. Strips have slightly crenellated edges. Data from EREKTIT parts. *¹Probably after EREKTIT during WW1, with short life.

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