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House Kits for OO Train

  • 02-05-2010 09:52PM
    #1
    BrianJD
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,112 ✭✭✭


    Hi

    I'm looking to build a train display as I have two train Hornby Train Sets a few years ago. I was bought a Skaledale Building and Recently bought a Wills kits from a model shop in the UK. I think the Skaledale is a bit expensive and I like the idea of making your own. Is there any kit suppliers / makers you can recommend that are a bit cheaper than the skaledale?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    Cookie_Monster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,567 ✭✭✭✭Cookie_Monster


    Metcalfe Models do pretty good kit of various buildings, both railway and urban. Can get them on ebay or any of the main model shops. google for their website to see what they offer


  • #3
    Tabnabs
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,839 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tabnabs


    For an alternative and much cheaper DIY solution, paper kits can be bought and downloaded online to give surprisingly good results. Have a look at http://www.railwayscenics.com/ and http://www.scalescenes.com/ for example to see if anything takes your fancy.


  • #4
    steamengine
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,372 ✭✭✭steamengine


    BrianJD wrote: »
    Hi

    I'm looking to build a train display as I have two train Hornby Train Sets a few years ago. I was bought a Skaledale Building and Recently bought a Wills kits from a model shop in the UK. I think the Skaledale is a bit expensive and I like the idea of making your own. Is there any kit suppliers / makers you can recommend that are a bit cheaper than the skaledale?

    Thanks

    Here's an example of what Metcalfe do, and they are good value IMO !


  • #5
    BrianJD
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,112 ✭✭✭BrianJD


    Wow, that station is fantastic. Thanks for the advise. Is it possible to weather a cardboard building?


  • #6
    steamengine
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,372 ✭✭✭steamengine


    BrianJD wrote: »
    Wow, that station is fantastic. Thanks for the advise. Is it possible to weather a cardboard building?

    My railway modelling never got that far I'm afraid, some other poster may be able to advise. If not, contact one of the model railway societies. Good luck with the railway !


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  • #7
    Cookie_Monster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,567 ✭✭✭✭Cookie_Monster


    BrianJD wrote: »
    Wow, that station is fantastic. Thanks for the advise. Is it possible to weather a cardboard building?

    i see no reason why not with the right materials.

    google RMweb or model rail forum for dedicated rail forums with tons and tons of info :)


  • #8
    Gearheart
    Closed Accounts Posts: 81 ✭✭Gearheart


    Really helpful thread here, I've been downloading models online for ages now and never thought of doing the same for my model railway!


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