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Kliptiko
Snapsticks
Kliptiko metal construction sets, made models out of hollow tubes using special clips to join them together. It was made in England from the early 1910s till the Second World War.
A Snapsticks set has been seen which looks as though it was made up of Kliptiko parts. It was seen in an advert in early 1948.
Kliptiko
Manufacturer / Distributor
William Bailey Ltd, Victoria Works, Weaman Street, Birmingham, UK
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for KLIPTIKO (Ref:KLO)
Mainly Rods/Tubes
United Kingdom
1913 to known in 1939
Steel
1/8W
no boss
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20
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10.1
9.5 (approximately)
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Steel with a Brass finish
(see comment *1)
5.6
6.4
Comments
Tubes of about 3/8" diameter, also used as Axles, joined by similar tubes with springy forked ends. See also SNAPSTICKS. *1 Bolt plain 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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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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Below there are manuals/instructions which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.
An instruction manual for Kliptiko.
(Scans from Urs Flammer)
Another instruction manual for Kliptiko.
The USA patent for Kliptiko.
(Scans from Urs Flammer)
Various photos of the Kliptiko construction system.
(Photos from Urs Flammer)
Snapsticks
Manufacturer / Distributor
Champion Products Ltd., 190 Ashted Row, Birmingham, UK
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for SNAPSTICKS (Ref:SNP)
Mainly Rods/Tubes
United Kingdom
known in 1948
Steel
no boss
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6
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10.1
9.5 (approximately)
Nuts: --
Bolts: --
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Comments
A small set was advertised, probably with KLIPTIKO parts. Relevant data from KLIPTIKO.
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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There are currently no manuals, leaflets or photos etc. of Snapsticks available for downloading. If you can supply any, please get in contact with me.