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Milo Construction Sets

Milo was a simple Meccano-like construction system. It was made in Germany in ??

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database

Maker
 
System Type
Very like Meccano
Country
Germany
Dates
1950s
Material
Steel (see comment *1)
Thread
M4
Boss Type
tapped
Boss Thread
M3
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
 
No. of Parts in System
15
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.1 (see comment *2)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
 
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.9
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: round (slotted)
(see comment *3)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
8
Bolt diameter (mm)
 

Comments
Main parts are 5*11 holes Flanged Plate, Strips, Double Angle Strip, & 2 holes diameter Pulley, all unpainted. Lid label either fawn with simple Bench & Trolley, or colour with boy & Crane. *1 But aluminium Axles. *2 plus/- .1. *3 hex nut and slotted cheesehead bolt also possible.

Below there are photos which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.


Various photos of the Milo construction system
(Photos from Urs Flammer)

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