F.A.L.T.

F.A.L.T. Construction Sets

F.A.L.T. was a Meccano-like construction system. It was made in Italy, dates unknown.

Manufacturer / Distributor

Presumably F.A.L.T. in Italy

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for F A L T

Maker
FALT

System Type
MÄRKLIN type

Country
Italy

Dates
known in 1946 (see comment *¹) to 1950

Material
Steel

Thread
5/32W

Boss Type
single-tapped

Boss Thread
5/32W

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
34

No. of Parts in System
44

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.3

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.0

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0

Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
(see comment *²)

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
(see comment *³)

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
8.1

Bolt diameter (mm)
6.9(see comment *⁴)

Comments
*¹Post WW2. Sets 0-4 called IL PICCOLO MECCANICO. Parts including a 7 holes long Flanged Sector Plate, & 11 & 17 holes Braced Girders with cross shaped centre cutouts. *²& hex nut and slotted cheesehead bolt. *³Bolts plain steel. *⁴7.1 for slotted cheesehead Bolts.

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A F.A.L.T. manual for sets 0 to 2.