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Bild-A-Kit Construction Sets

Bild-A-Kit was a Meccano-like construction system. It was made in Australia after World War Two


Manufacturer / Distributor

Address was: Box 2662, GPO., Melbourne, Australia


Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for BILD-A-KIT (Ref:BDK)

Maker
 
System Type
Very like Meccano
Country
Australia
Dates
1941 to 1958
Material
Metal
Thread
5/32
Boss Type
 
Boss Thread
5/32 (probably)
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
 
No. of Parts in System
37
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7 (probably)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.2
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
 
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
 
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
Bolt diameter (mm)
 

Comments
Known from a model leaflet showing MECCANO models, & a manual with original models. Parts includes cast, 6-spoked Wheels. It may be the correct name for BUILD-A-KIT.

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