Created by Fabbrica Giocattoli MB. Introduced at first toy fair in Milan in 1929.
More information: mobaco.nl/Edilizia
Box & content
Some system characteristics
Here a short list of some system characteristics and how it’s retrofitted into the virtual LeoCAD library:
| Part types: | Original: | Virtual: |
|---|---|---|
| foundation | wood thickness: 4.2 [mm] | Single color pieces |
| Columns | wood | Single color pieces |
| Pannels | wood thickness: 3.5 [mm] | Textured |
| Typical wall panel | 96 x 106 [mm] | |
| Floor strips | wood thickness: 3 [mm] | Single color pieces |
| Bay size | 80 [mm] | 80 [mm] |
| LeoCAD settings: | ||
| Draw line every X studs | 3 | |
| Snap XY | 20 [mm] (1 Stud) | |
| Snap Z | 1 [mm] (1/20 Stud) | |
| Rotations | 90 [deg] |
Library
I had the opportunity to measure & scan 2 different boxes No. 1.
Here an overview of the parts found & imported:
The single category, consists of these unique parts:
| Part types: | Numer of parts: |
|---|---|
| Trusses | 6 |
| Columns | 4 |
| Panels 1st box No.1 | 5 |
| Panels 2nd box No.1 | 4 |
| Strips | 4 |
| Floors | 4 |
| Stairs | 1 |
| Total parts: | 28 |
Building in LeoCAD
This is definitely one of my favorite building toys. I like the wood, the textures, well constructed (incl. floor plates system) and while having relative less unique parts, it’s still possible to make nice scene.
