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Solid Construction Sets

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

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database

Maker
 
System Type
Hole pitch >12.7mm
Country
Germany
Dates
 
Material
Steel
Thread
M4
Boss Type
no boss
Boss Thread
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
15
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
15.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
---
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
--- (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: tapered cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Black metallic finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
7
Bolt diameter (mm)
 

Comments
Blackened parts with 10mm wide Strips. Details from smallest (Knirps) set - 3x5h Flanged Plate, Strips, Brackets, Wheel Disc, Pulley Disc. 2 larger sets, Kadett & Primus, but no details.

The MCS document for this system is shown below. It can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here

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Below there are manuals/leaflets and photos which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.


A Solid manual
(Scans from Urs Flammer)

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

Page content last updated - 9th December 2018