'Other' Constructional and Allied Systems Info & Downloads
Le Petit Artisan de la Mécanique Construction Sets
and
Universal Construction Sets
Very little is known about Le Petit Artisan de la Mécanique. Probably similar to Universal by the same maker. It was made in the Belgium, in (probably) the 1940s.
Universal was a simple construction system with slots in the strips, but little information. It was made in the Belgium, from (probably) the 1940s to the 1950s.
Le Petit Artisan de la Mécanique Construction Sets
Manufacturer / Distributor
Thought to be the same as for 'Universal'
(Universal, Brussels, Belgium)
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for LE PETIT ARTISAN DE LA MÉCANIQUE (Ref:LPA)
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Belgium
20
12.4
3.9
Nuts:
Bolts:
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Comments
Probably similar to UNIVERSAL & by same maker. One set is called Auto Militaire. Holes are square instead of round. No other details.
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Universal
Manufacturer / Distributor
Universal, Brussels, Belgium
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for UNIVERSAL (Ref:UVL)
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Belgium
1940s (some significant doubt) to 1950s (some significant doubt)
Steel / Zinc (Alloy) / Wood (see comment *1)
3.5x32 (probably)
no boss
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30 (see comment *2)
12.5 (see comment *3)
4.1 (see comment *4)
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3.5 (some significant doubt) (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Nuts:
Bolts:
White metallic
(some significant doubt)
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Comments
Prob same maker as LE PETIT ARTISAN Denmark LA MÉCANIQUE. *1Wooden Wheel. Most parts either steel or zinc. *2May be a few more. *3but 12.0 in Plates. *4Rect slots in Strips, Bracket & Plate 4*7 to 4¼*57½mm . Other holes vary.
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There are currently no manuals, leaflets or photos etc. of Kinco Engineer available for downloading. If you can supply any, please get in contact with me.