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Construction Models(a) Construction Sets
Construction Models(a) was a Meccano-like construction system. It was made by in China by Wisdom
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for CONSTRUCTION MODELS [a]
Maker
Wisdom
Wisdom
System Type
Certain Chinese
Certain Chinese
Country
China
China
Dates
1978 to 1993 (see comment *1)
1978 to 1993 (see comment *1)
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
single-tapped
single-tapped
Boss Thread
M4
M4
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
38
38
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.5
12.5
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.3
4.3
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.2
4.2
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0 (see comment *2)
4.0 (see comment *2)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.9
6.9
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.5
6.5
Comments
Parts as WISDOM except colour. *1 Known 1990. *2 Also 2.6mm, see the similar CONSTRUCT-O-STEEL.
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