Erector Zeppelin

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Erector Zeppelin Construction Set

Erector Zeppelin was a special Erector set to enable the construction of a large model of a Zeppelin Airship. It was made in the USA from 1929 to 1934.

Manufacturer / Distributor

The A.C. Gilbert Co., New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for ERECTOR ZEPPELIN (Ref:ERZ)

Maker
Gilbert Erector

System Type
Aerospace

Country
USA

Dates
1929 to 1933

Material
Steel

Thread
8-32

Boss Type
single-tapped

Boss Thread
6-32

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--

No. of Parts in System
50 (approximately)

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.2

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)

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

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`

Bolt diameter (mm)

Comments
Some standard, some special parts, including a fabric Envelope, sold as a separate set & included in other sets.

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