'Other' Constructional and Allied Systems Info & Downloads
Sky-Scraper
Cub Builders
Sky-Scraper was a Meccano-like construction system. It was made in the the USA, probably soon after World War Two
Cub Builders was a very similar system but with wheel disks instead of wheels.
Sky-Scraper
Manufacturer / Distributor
Ames Mfg. Co. Inc., Rossmor Building, St Paul, Minnesota, USA
Also: 1569 Selby Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for SKY-SCRAPER (Ref:S-S)
Meccano principle but sig. differences
USA
after World War Two (some significant doubt)
Aluminium (Alloy)
6-32
--
20
12.7
3.5
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Nuts: square
Bolts: round (slotted)
(see comment *1)
Steel with a Steel finish
8.0
6.1
Comments
3/8" wide Strips, rubber Wheels, & 5 Plates including 2 flanged & 2 with 2 holes deep flanges. *1 Also hex, same Across flats.
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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There are currently no manuals, leaflets or photos etc. available for downloading. If you can supply any, please get in contact with me.
Cub Builders
Manufacturer / Distributor
Playcraft Mfg. Co., Saint Paul 1, Minnesota, USA
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for CUB BUILDERS (Ref:CUB)
Meccano principle but sig. differences
USA
1946
Aluminium (Alloy)
6-32
no boss
----
--
13
12.7
3.5 (see comment *1)
---
3.2
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: fillister (slotted)
(see comment *2)
Brass with a Brass finish
(see comment *3)
7.8
5.5(see comment *4)
Comments
Like SKY-SCRAPER with 3/8" wide Strips, Plates with ½" & 1" flanges, but 6 holes Pulley Discs instead of Wheels. *1 3.4-3.6. *2*3*4 Also dull plated steel Bolt, 5.5 diameter fillister cross head.
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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The report can be zoomed into, made full screen or downloaded as a pdf document by using the controls provided
There are currently no manuals, leaflets or photos etc. available for downloading. If you can supply any, please get in contact with me.