British Model Builder

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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

Manufacturer / Distributor

Meccano Ltd., Binns Road, Liverpool, UK

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for BRITISH MODEL BUILDER (Ref:BMB)

Maker
Meccano

System Type
as TRIX (inc MCX)

Country
United Kingdom

Dates
1932 to 1937

Material
Steel

Thread
5/32W

Boss Type
no boss

Boss Thread
----

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--

No. of Parts in System
16

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
6.35

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.1

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
---

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.9 (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)

Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
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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British Model Builder Set No.1

A British Model Builder set 1 instruction leaflet, print ref 7/532/80(1P)

A British Model Builder set 2 instruction leaflet, print ref 7/532/60(1P)

British Model Builder Set No.2

A British Model Builder set 2 instruction leaflet with print ref 13/834/5 is known to exist.
Added 5/5/20