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Bral Prima/Voli/Aerei Construction Sets

These were sets made by Bral for making aircraft models, similar to the Meccano Aeroplane Constructor.

Manufacturer / Distributor

Roberto Braglia, Milan, Italy

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for BRAL PRIMA VOLI/AEREI/AEREO, COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE (Ref:BRA)

Maker
Braglia
System Type
Aerospace
Country
Italy
Dates
1930 to after 1970
Material
Steel
Thread
5/32W,M3
Boss Type
no boss
Boss Thread
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
40
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7 (multiples of value shown, including half.)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.2
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
---
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
(see comment *1)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Black metallic finish
(see comment *2)
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
7.0(see comment *3)
Bolt diameter (mm)
5.9

Comments
Range of parts & models not dissimilar to comparable MECCANO set.*1*2*3 5/32W Nut: zinc plated; M3 Nut: hex, plain brass, 7.0 Across flats.

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Below there are manuals/leafets which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.


A Bral Aerei manual.
(Added 23/05/2019)

A Bral leaflet showing some Voli sets.
(Added 23/05/2019)

A Bral general catalogue and price list that contains info on all Bral products including 'Construzioni Aerei'.
The catalogue is undated, but an accompanying letter (also scanned) is dated September 1965.
(Added 08/08/2022)

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