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Wi-Di

Wi-Di was a Meccano-like construction system, with the plates only having a few holes. It was made in Germany, by W. Dietrich of Hamburg in around 1947.

Manufacturer / Distributor

W. Dietrich, Hamburg, Germany

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for WI-DI (Ref:W-D)

Maker
 
System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country
Germany
Dates
known in 1947
Material
Zinc (Alloy)
Thread
M3 (see comment *1)
Boss Type
no boss
Boss Thread
---
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
23 (see comment *2)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
6.0 (see comment *3)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.4
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
3.5
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.0 (see comment *4)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
(see comment *5)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Steel finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
5.5
Bolt diameter (mm)
5.5

Comments
The No.0 lid has a simple red crane. Parts: Strips, some with slotted holes, Plates, & wooden Pulley. *1 & 3x.6. *2 In No.0. *3 Multiples, & others in Plates. *4 7.8mm diameter wood Winding Rod with 3mm diameter steel ends. *5 +5.6mm diameter round head.

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The instructions for Wi-Di set 0.
(Added 05/11/2023)

A photo of Wi-Di set 0.
(Added 05/11/2023)

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