3D vierwers: LDraw_to_GLB converter
Would be creat, converting LeoCAD (LDraw) models, into GLB files.GLB is the standard 3D format for internet and could even include animations. Creating those 3D buildings/structures, will be more appealing, when viewed inside a 3D viewer, so it's time for some investigations. Managed writing some Python code, converting LDraw geometry into GLB, using the awesome […]
L'Edifice - Reproduction
Encouraged by fellow L'Edifice enthousiasts, it's time to re-create some wooden parts. Basically half of the 'A - Tenons de soubassement' are missing and/or broken, same issue with the 'J- Faîtières'... Also want those M4/M5 stairs and still missing some panels... It's time for replacement parts! The system The basic building system consists of horizontal […]
Installation LeoCAD Library
Building with the released vintage toys could be done with LeoCAD. (LeoCAD works on Windows, Linux & macOS.) For using the vintage toys library, the 'standard' LeoCAD library basically needs to be replaced with this vintage toys library. That's what this article is about. 1. Download LeoCAD LeoCAD installation should be downloaded here: LeoCAD.org/downloads Choose […]
LeoCAD: using multiple libraries
It's also possible to mix the Mobaco library with Lego like parts or other vintage toys libraries.Now 2 things will change: 1. Expected folder structure Since we cannot select multiple zip files inside LeoCAD, a folder structure needs to be created, storing all available 3D parts. LeoCAD expects this folder structure: Within LeoCAD Preferences menu, […]
Reconstruction Model-Z
Model Z was issued around 1931. Unfortunately this set is never produced. Together with C. Mol, we reconstructed these exciting 'new' elements. There are 3 examples found, where the new constuction elements were used. And simular LeoCAD models were created: After some iterations it was time build these parts in real, using plywood: The roof […]
Retro Building Toys
Around April 2021 I came in contact with a small group of enthousiasts, who were investigating an old Dutch made construction toy called: Mobaco (1924-1956). After reading some posts & discussions, I wanted to anticipate to this research, but from a bit different angle: Why not make this building toy available in 3D, so everyone […]
Multibois – Charton
Multibois, consists of couple of wooden elements, for building a houses. During building, plastic parts like doors & windows could be added too. There are some different building-theme's sets available. These construction sets were created by the company Charton around 1972. Although I like to focus more on older -none plastic- type of toys, this […]
Zet-Z-Op - OKWA
OKWA stands for Okkerse Waddinxveen. The Okkerse family established the factory in 1901. One of the first real wooden toy factory in the The Netherlands. These sets are produced around ±1969. Earlier variant: Boysen ToysMore info: mobaco.nl/OKWA Boxes & content: The yellow box is already big (41x38x3.5 cm), looks similar like the blue version. Parts […]
Donald Architect / Donald Arquitecto
This toy was manufactured by Manufactura de Juguetes M. Bartrès in Barcelona, Spain, under license from the Walt Disney Corporation in the 1960's and 1970's. There appear to have been two series. In the first series, columns were made of wood, and the panels and base plates from cardboard. In the later series all parts […]
Wright Blocks – John Lloyd Wright
The Wright Blocks is an abstract building/construction toy. Invented by architect John Lloyd Wright and patentend in 1949. Sets are sold between 1950 till 1955. Interesting article: savewright.org (#1) Patent: Issued in April 1932 Both Wright Blocks patented in Great Britain & USA: GB402260A & US1894605A. Finaly a glimps, of what John Lloyd Wright had […]