Modulex M20
The manufacturer Modulex from Billund , Denmark, was founded in 1963 by the Lego group and in 1965 an independent company. Modulex produced terminal blocks (Modulex M20) for the implementation of architectural models that were produced until the mid-1970s.
The bricks have the same shape as the Lego system, but are much smaller. Their dimensions were based on a cube with an edge length of 5 mm, which resulted in a construction module of 10 cm on a 1:20 scale . The Lego basic element is significantly larger with 8 mm wide and 9.6 mm high. Initially, the knobs were labeled "LEGO". The "M" followed later as the logo. The color selection of the stones made of matt plastic in muted colors was based on the intended use. Adhesive was offered as an accessory for permanent bonding .
use
The uniform edge length enables models to be built to scale. In addition to models of houses and building details, industrial plants or areas of urban planning could also be constructed. Elements with letters and characters are used for labeling. Diagrams (e.g. duty rulers), orientation boards, labels or other graphics can be attached to knobbed panels hung on the walls or glued on knobbed foils.
Special elements were available for roofs, gables, windows and doors. There were sloping stones (positive and negative) and color foils that could be cut to size.
Room labeling systems, signposts, boards for presentation and orientation developed into the main business in the following years. The stone system was discontinued after ten years of production for lack of success.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Profile on the Modulex company website ( Memento from November 13, 2016 in the Internet Archive ).