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British Model Builder Construction Sets
British Model Builder was identical to Meccano X Series. It was made by Meccano Ltd from 1932 to around 1937. It would not have been sold in Meccano dealers, but in ordinary toy shops and stores
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for BRITISH MODEL BUILDER
Maker
Meccano
Meccano
System Type
as TRIX (inc MCX)
as TRIX (inc MCX)
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Dates
1932 to 1937
1932 to 1937
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
5/32W
5/32W
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
16
16
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
6.35
6.35
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.1
4.1
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
---
---
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel
Steel
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
Alternative packaging of MECCANO X although finish of parts different.
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