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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)

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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Pages from the 'Other Systems Newsletter' which contain information on this system are shown below. They can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here

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A F.A.L.T. manual for sets 0 to 2.
(Added 28/06/2019)

Photos of a F.A.L.T. set 1.
(Added 22/03/2021)

Photos of a F.A.L.T. set 4.
(Added 28/09/2022)

Falterbot

Manufacturer / Distributor

F.A.L.T., Turin, Italy

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for FALTERBOT (Ref:FBT)

Maker
FALT
System Type
Aerospace
Country
Italy
Dates
1950
Material
Steel / Wood
Thread
5/32x
Boss Type
 
Boss Thread
 
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
34
No. of Parts in System
63
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.0
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
 
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
 
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
 
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
` 
Bolt diameter (mm)
 

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.

Page content last updated - 29th September 2022