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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)
Meccano principle but sig. differences
USA
circa 1989 to 1992 (some significant doubt)
Steel
6-32
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54
12.7 (multiples of value shown, including half.)
4.0
2.35 (see comment *1) (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts:
6
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)
Hole pitch <12.7mm
USA
in production in mid 1980s and continuing
Nuts:
Bolts:
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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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There are currently no manuals, leaflets or photos etc. available for downloading. If you can supply any, please get in contact with me.