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Bilt-E-Ze Construction Sets
Bilt-E-Ze was a Meccano-like construction system similar to Vogue. It is thought to have been made in the UK in the late 1940s.
There are two distinct, but very similar systems:-
Bilt-E-Ze(1) - Parts very similar to Vogue and was made in around 1947
Bilt-E-Ze(2) - Parts very similar to above, but with slightly larger holes.
Bilt-E-Ze(1)
Manufacturer / Distributor
Covington Toys Ltd., London and Birmingham, UK
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for BILT-E-ZE [1] (Ref:BLT1)
Certain UK
United Kingdom
circa 1947 (some significant doubt)
Steel
4BA (see comment *1)
double-tapped
4BA
--
29
12.7
3.9
4.0
3.7 (see comment *2)
Nuts: square
Bolts: round (crosshead)
Steel with a Black metallic finish
8.1
6.7
Comments
Lid has 3 models, 2 Cranes & a Lifting Bridge. Details from #4 set with 11x5h Plate with only edge holes. Most parts similar VOGUE including Strips with 45° corners. *13/32W also known: SR plain steel 6.3 4.8. *2Also ¼" diameter, with Wheels & Flat Trunnion to suit.
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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Bilt-E-Ze(2)
Manufacturer / Distributor
Unknown UK manufacturer
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for BILT-E-ZE [2] (Ref:BLT2)
Certain UK
United Kingdom
circa 1947 to after 1950
Steel
4BA
single-tapped
4BA
--
29
12.7
4.2 (mean)
4.2
4.0
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Steel with a Dull plated finish
8.0
6.2(mean)
Comments
Lid has 3 models: Plane, Trike & Motorboat. Parts similar to BILT-E-ZE [1] but larger holes. Also normal instead of ¼" Axles & the 5x11h Flat Plate in BILT-E-ZE [1], an 11x5h Flanged Plate with no centre 5 holes & BILT-E-ZE stamped there.
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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.