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F.A.L.T.
Falterbot
F.A.L.T. was a Meccano-like construction system. Many of the sets were named 'Il Piccolo Meccanico'. It was made in Italy, dates unknown.
Some of the sets were also sold under the Falterbot name.
F.A.L.T.
Manufacturer / Distributor
F.A.L.T., Turin, Italy
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for F A L T (Ref:FLT)
FALT
MÄRKLIN type
Italy
known in 1946 (see comment *1) to 1950
Steel
5/32W
single-tapped
5/32W
34
44
12.7
4.3
4.0
4.0
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
(see comment *2)
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
(see comment *3)
8.1
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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Falterbot
Manufacturer / Distributor
F.A.L.T., Turin, Italy
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for FALTERBOT (Ref:FBT)
FALT
Aerospace
Italy
1950
Steel / Wood
5/32x
34
63
12.7
4.0
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
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Comments
The range of sets were the 0-4 FALT plus a No.5 set with standard & special wooden parts for Aircraft & other models.
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There are currently no manuals, leaflets or photos etc. available for downloading. If you can supply any, please get in contact with me.