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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
System Type
Certain Chinese
Country
China
Dates
1978 to 1993 (see comment *1)
Material
Steel
Thread
M4
Boss Type
single-tapped
Boss Thread
M4
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
38
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.5
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.3
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.2
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0 (see comment *2)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.9
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.5

Comments
Parts as WISDOM except colour. *1 Known 1990. *2 Also 2.6mm, see the similar CONSTRUCT-O-STEEL.

The MCS document for this system is shown below. It can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here

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Below there are manuals/leafets which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.

First series of manuals


A photocopy of a Construction Models(a) manual for set 1.

A Construction Models(a) manual for set 3.

A Construction Models(a) manual for set 4.

A later series of manuals


A Construction Models(a) instruction leaflet for set 0.

A Construction Models(a) instruction leaflet for set 1.

A Construction Models(a) instruction leaflet for set 2.

A Construction Models(a) manual for set 3.

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