Bildico(2a) Construction Set

Bildico(2a) Construction Sets

This Bildico(2a) set was made in England exclusively for Marks and Spencers during the 1950s and possibly into the 1960s. It was very similar to Lynx.

Manufacturer / Distributor

Made for Marks and Spencers by Napro Products Ltd., 530-534 Kingsland Road, Dalston, Londown, E8, UK
However it is quite possible that the actual manufacturer was Lynx, as most of the parts are identical.

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for BILDICO [2a]

Maker

System Type
Certain UK

Country
United Kingdom

Dates
1953 to 1960s (some significant doubt)

Material
Steel

Thread
5BA

Boss Type
double-tapped

Boss Thread
5BA (see comment *¹)

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--

No. of Parts in System
22

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7 (see comment *²)

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.8 (see comment *³)

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
3.5

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.2

Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Bright plated finish

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.2

Bolt diameter (mm)
5.5

Comments
A set for M&S. Lid has crane over port/industrial scene, & 'Made for M&S' on apron. Most parts like LYNX. MADE IN ENGLAND on Plates. *¹4BA possible. *²As seen, MCS 12.8, a 21 holes Strip 12.6. *³ Also seen, Strips, Brackets 4.2.

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An instruction manual for exclusive Marks and Spencer Bildico set