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Brian Builder[1] and Brian Builder[2]

These are two separate systems both made by Brian Johnson of California, USA.
Brian Builder[1] replaced the previous 'Boy Constructor' and consisted of more conventional sized parts but with holes only at the ends of strips and corners of plates. From around 1989.
Brian Builder[2] is the generic name of a number of different aircraft, zeppelin and ship model sets from the mad 1980s

Brian Builder[1]


Manufacturer / Distributor

An unknown company from USA


Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for BRIAN BUILDER [1] (Ref:B B1)

Maker
 
System Type
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Country
USA
Dates
circa 1989 to 1992 (some significant doubt)
Material
Steel
Thread
6-32
Boss Type
 
Boss Thread
 
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
54
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7 (multiples of value shown, including half.)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.0
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
 
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
2.35 (see comment *1) (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
 
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6
Bolt diameter (mm)
 

Comments
After BOY CONSTRUCTOR. 7.3mm wide Strips with only end holes. Card Wheels. In 2005 MIINIATURE BUILDER sets listed with 3.1 holes at ½" pitch & 4-40 N&B. Also called MICRO BUILDER *1 Crank Handle.

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Brian Builder[2]


Manufacturer / Distributor

An unknown company from USA


Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for BRIAN BUILDER [2] (Ref:B B2)

Maker
 
System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country
USA
Dates
in production in mid 1980s and continuing
Material
 
Thread
 
Boss Type
 
Boss Thread
 
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
 
No. of Parts in System
 
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
 
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
 
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
 
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
 
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts:
Bolts:
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
 
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
Bolt diameter (mm)
 

Comments
Generic name of sets for various sized Airplanes, Zeps, Cars, & repro Gilbert MECCANO Ship. Some sets called BRIAN TOYS, BRIANNO, BRIAN AUTO BUILDER.

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