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Solid Construction Sets

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

Manufacturer / Distributor

G. Smidt & Co., Oberbarmen, Germany

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for SOLID (Ref:SLD)

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)
4.0

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.

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A Solid instruction leaflet
(Added 09/12/2018)

Another Solid instruction leaflet
(Added 25/10/2021)

Various photos of the Solid construction system
(Added 09/12/2018)

More photos of the Solid construction system
(Added 25/10/2021)