News: Structures
This report lists structure kits, pre-built structures, and/or structure-detailing parts. Click photos to visit the web sites.
A K Machine Shop by Mine Mount Models
Mine Mount Models has released their latest laser-cut wood kit in S-scale. The kit includes the main building, the shed, and the hoist and raised fuel tank (both 3D-printed resin kits). When built, the footprint of the main building measures 4-1/4" x 6" and the shed is 2" x 3-1/4". The photo shows the HO-scale version. While on their site, be sure to take a look at their large collection of scenery details they have available in S.
Fire Station #4 Austin, Texas by HDCustomDesign
This 3D-printed kit is based on a real fire station found in Austin, Texas. The model is available in the actual long version, or in the short version (to better fit a layout). The kit consists of several parts that need to be glued together (the company recommends superglue). You can paint some or all of the parts before or after assembly.
Fire Station #4 is the oldest, still-operating fire station in Austin. When built, fires were still being fought with horse-drawn carriages. It is rumored to be haunted.
Trackside Warehouse by Gozoda
The company has released a new 3D-printed, unpainted kit for a team-track-style of warehouse.
Guard Shack by Gozoda
The company has released a new 3D-printed, unpainted kit for a small guard shack.
New Structure Kits by Twin Whistle Sign & Kit Co.
The company has updated their web site recently and has added new and/or fully-revised kits. Kits are either laser-cut wood based, acrylic based, or reinforced resin. Many details are included, as well as detailed instructions.
New 3D-printed Structures by Gozoda
The company has added three more structures to their S-scale line-up. These are 3D-printed, unpainted kits.
Strip Mall of Famous Restaurants by Frisco Factory
This is a single model of three restaurants as found in a strip center. These are 3D-printed, molded-in-color but unpainted models, available fully built or in kit form (contact them for kit version).
New 3D-printed Structures by Print Station 3D
The company has released several new 3D-printed structure kits (assembly required; use superglue). Some models are printed as one piece, but most are kits.
(ed: You may notice some similarities between some of this company's models and those by Frisco Factory. This is because these companies print designs legally made publicly available by the original designer.)
Donut Kreme by Frisco Factory
This is a 3D-printed, molded-in-color but unpainted, model available fully built or in kit form.
Michigan Church by HDCustomDesign
This kit is based on a church found in Michigan. The kit consists of 10 parts that need to be glued together (the company recommends superglue). You can paint some or all of the parts before or after assembly. The final model measures 7-3/4" wide, 9-1/2" deep, and 13" tall.
New 3D-printed Structures by Gozoda
The company has added two more structures to their S-scale line-up. These are of the original Sears kit homes from the first half of the 1900s. These are 3D-printed, unpainted kits.
Model Scenery World New Items
Model Scenery World has significantly expanded their S-scale inventory of 3D-printed structures, boats, cars, and figures from about 20 to over 100 items now. They used to only list on eBay, but now they seem to have completed adding them all to their web site, with updated photos and more details. There are too many to list individually, so visit their web site to see what they have available.
Fuel Distribution Center by Frisco Factory
This is a collection of buildings that make up a fuel center. These are 3D-printed, molded-in color but unpainted models, available fully built or in kit form (contact them for kit version).
Tank Car Oil Unloading Kit by Finescale 360
Kelly Regan, operating as "Finescale 360", recently introduced himself to the Groups.io S-scale list stating that he discovered remnants of an tank car unloading site while out for a walk. He took measurements and created a CAD design for it. While he is an HO-scale modeler, he decided to produce the 3D-printed parts as a kit in S-scale as well (in addition to HO- and O-scales). The kit consists of a pump house (to be assembled), and enough piping and pipe supports to cover 6 unloading slots spaced 36 feet apart. The kit therefore makes it possible to adjust the number of unloading spot based on what you have available. The hoses and tank cars shown in the first photo are not included (the scene is photographed on his HO-scale layout). The next two photos are the ones Kelly shared of his initial S-scale prints. You can order the kit via eBay or via his web site. The pipeline kit is also available separately, for if you don't need the pump house or you need more than 6 unloading spots.
New 3D-printed Structures by Gozoda
The company has recently added two more structures to their S-scale line-up. These are 3D-printed, unpainted kits.
New Structures by Frisco Factory
These are 3D-printed, molded-in color but unpainted models, available fully built or in kit form.
Non-operational Lift Bridge by slycooper124
Important: the photo is of the company's operational HO-scale model. The S-scale version is non-operational, unless the modeler is willing to put in the effort. The parts are printed in white. The completed model will measure 49" long, 4-3/5" wide, and 18" tall.
New Structures by Frisco Factory
These are 3D-printed, molded-in color but unpainted models, available fully built or in kit form.
New Structures by Frisco Factory
These are 3D-printed, molded-in color but unpainted models, available fully built or in kit form.
Chama or Sublette Log Bunk House by McCarville Studios
McCarville Studios has released this new laser-cut wood kit. When built, it has a footprint of 4" x 5-1/2".
New Photo-realistic Structure Kits by Innovative Hobby Supply
Innovative Hobby Supply has recently added three new kits to their large collection. These kits consist of a proprietary cardstock material called Flexstock which allows for photo-realistic images. The garages are true 3D models so you can park automobiles inside them. The retail stores show a simulated 3D interior with shelves and counters.
Blockbuster by Frisco Factory
These are 3D-printed, molded-in color but unpainted models, available fully built or in kit form.
New Structure Kits by nhmodelworks
nhmodelworks has released their "Amoskeag Bottling Company" and the "Lemuel's Pipe & Drain" laser-cut wooden kits. Amoskeag measures 6" by 14", and stands 10" tall. The skinny end is only 4" deep. The kit includes the necessary Tichy Train Group window and door frames, roofing paper, and signage, and a 20-page instruction booklet. Also included are 3D-printed bottles, barrels, pallets, lamps, and other details. The Lemuel kit is a shallow-relief/background model that is 2" deep and 13" long. It, too, comes with all of the aforementioned extras.
16-silo Concrete Grain Elevator Kit by slycooper124
The 3D-printed, unpainted kit consists of a silo, a single-track shed (can also be used for 18-wheeler loading), the two buildings that sit on top of the silos, and the elevator building in front of the silos. The shed and all buildings have window inserts and a grain chute to the single track or truck shed. The completed silo structure measures 6" wide and 25-1/2" long. The single-track shed measures 3-1/2" x 9-3/4".
Union Bay Freighthouse by Right On Track Models
The latest release by Right On Track Models is the Union Bay Freight freighthouse. It is a laser-cut wood kit that measures 4-3/4" by 8-3/4". It has loading docks on both sides, and resembles buildings of this type fitting the 1930s and later era.
Locomotive Inspection Pit Kit by Central Iowa Customs
This design by Central Iowa Customs is 3D-printed by 3DP Train. This kit builds into a flexible-length below-ground, locomotive inspection pit. The "starter set" has two ends, a 4" center section, and a 2" center section. It also comes with a flight of stairs that are designed to be attached to one of the end pieces. The center sections are also available separately, so that you can make your pit as long as you need to. These are unpainted 3D-printed parts and they have been designed for use with code 83 rail, but can probably be adapted to other rail heights.
New Structure Kits by HDCustomDesign
These are 3D-printed, unpainted kits. Their web site shows a photo of the parts that come with each kit (assembled models are shown in the photos). The kit parts are mostly the larger parts so that you can paint them separately before gluing them to the main assembly.
New Structures by Frisco Factory
These are 3D-printed, molded-in color but unpainted models, available fully built or in kit form.
New to the Web Site - Signage Cafe
Apparently this eBay store has been around for a while and they even have a dedicated S-scale sub-category. They do have a web site but it is "under-developed" to say the least; primary sales are through their eBay store. These are all 3D-printed molded-in-color items. The company is based in Webster, New York.
Fuel Distribution Facility by slycooper124
New to this web site, an eBay store by the name of "slycooper124" is offering a 3D-printed fuel distribution facility. The company has been producing kits in other scales for a number of years now and this is their first S-scale offering. The kit is a collection of buildings that form into a facility.
Lil Suzy's Ice Cream by Frisco Factory
These are 3D-printed, molded-in color but unpainted models, available fully built or in kit form.
Introducing Industrious Models
Industrious Models was started in 2025 to offer 3D-printed models for modernday industrial modeling, with all items available in S-scale.
New Structures by Frisco Factory
These are 3D-printed, molded-in color but unpainted models, available fully built or in kit form.
New Structures by Frisco Factory
These are 3D-printed, molded-in color but unpainted models, available fully built or in kit form.
New 3D-printed Structure Kits by Del's Variety
The company has released two new 3D-printed kits in S-scale. These are background or shallow-relief models, measuring only about 3 inches deep when the porches are included. The rooms are individually blocked off, so you can selectively add LED lighting to them prior to assembly. Follow the link to see a photo of the individual parts that make up the kits.
New Structures by Frisco Factory
These are 3D-printed, molded-in color but unpainted models, available fully built or in kit form.
New Structures by Frisco Factory
These are 3D-printed, molded-in color but unpainted models, available fully built or in kit form.
New Structures by Frisco Factory
These are 3D-printed, molded-in color but unpainted models, available fully built or in kit form.
Helicopter Heli Pad by ibm360rock
This 3D-printed kit includes four blinking LED landing/marker lights with wiring harness that can be run off of a 9-volt power source (track, battery). Assembly required. The heli pad is about 6 inches in diameter.
Introducing Snowhorse Design
Accidentally discovered through a search for something else, Snowhorse Design has been producing 3D-printed structures in N- and HO-scale, and some of which are also available in S-scale. All of their S-scale models are shown here. The company is based in Utah. Models are printed in gray plastic, and printed on-demand so allow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery. Models are ready to be primed and painted; no assembly required. Some related items are available to order as a set, where the combined price is lower than if bought individually.
New Structure Kits by McCarville Studios
McCarville Studios has re-enabled their listing of available S-scale kits on their web site, which includes a couple of new ones. These are narrow-gauge-focused laser-cut wooden kits, but most buildings are generic enough that they can be used on other layouts as well.
Red's Towing by Downtown Deco
After a 20-year absence, Downtown Deco returns to S-scale with Red's Towing. Their kits consist of hydrocal parts, with Tichy Train Group doors and windows, and the custom decals. Instructions include how to weather and age the final model. This structure should fit just about anywhere at only 1-3/4" wide and 5" deep. The owner used to be a Hollywood scenic artist, and hand-carves all of the masters for their kits.
Commercial Building by Frisco Factory
These are 3D-printed, molded-in color but unpainted models, available fully built or in kit form.
New Structure Kits by Monster Modelworks
Larkspur, under their Monster Modelworks brand name, has recently released three new S-scale kits. These are laser-cut wood kits with realistic 3D, laser-engraved brick textures. The kit's parts are unpainted. Completed models shown in the photos.
Rural Barber Shop by Homestead Scale
This is a 3D-printed, fully "built" model, arriving as shown in the photo, ready for primer and painting.
Chipotle Restaurant by Frisco Factory
These are 3D-printed, molded-in color but unpainted models, available fully built or in kit form.
New Structure Kits Available by Right On Track Models
The company has made available two new laser-cut wood structure kits.
Virginia Railway Tool House Kit by B.T.S.
B.T.S. releases their next S-scale kit, which is a 10' x 12' Virginia Railway tool house based on their 1917 design.
New Structures by Frisco Factory
These are 3D-printed, molded-in color but unpainted models, available fully built or in kit form.
Truss Bridges by Stalwart3D of Texas
Stalwart3D of Texas, based in Austin, Texas, released an S-scale 3D-printed truss bridge kit back in May. That was a single-track model that measures a real-world 31 inches in length (still available). They have now expanded their line-up by adding a 42-inch version, and both the 31- and 42-inch versions of the double-track truss bridge. You will need to assemble the kit and paint the final model.
Fuddruckers Hamburgers by Frisco Factory
These are 3D-printed, molded-in color but unpainted models, available fully built or in kit form.
Small Country Depot by Right On Track Models
Right On Track Models has a small country depot wooden kit available via their eBay store (it is not listed on their web site).
New Sears Kit Homes Kits by HDCustomDesign
These are 3D-printed, unpainted kits. Their web site shows a photo of the parts that come with each kit (assembled models are shown in the photos). The kit parts are mostly the larger parts so that you can paint them separately before gluing them to the main assembly. Note that some of the models can be ordered in the mirrored version, if you want the same model but a slight variation. The company had previously released the Silverdale Sears home, which they still have available as well.
Sears Kit homes were pre-designed and pre-packaged homes offered through the Sears catalog, and all of these supplies were shipped, by rail (primarily), to the homeowner who either chose to build the house himself or use a contractor to arrange the construction. In most cases the framing lumber was pre-cut and labeled, allowing the homebuilder to follow an instruction booklet to help in the organized construction process, much like our model railroading structure kits. These kit homes were manufactured from 1908 through 1942 and were found all over the U.S.
Re-released Structure Kits by banta modelworks
banta modelworks has been gradually making previously-released S-scale kits available again. The web site has several new additions. These are all laser-cut wooden kits. The kits are added to the production line when ordered, so expect a delay when ordering.
Sheds by Mine Mount Models
Mine Mount Models has released a series of small garden sheds. These are laser-cut wooden kits with Tichy Train Group doors and windows. Any structure you see in their other scales' line-up, they can produce in S-scale. Scenery items not included. Finished models shown. They also sell a jig that makes it easier to scratchbuild joists, rafters, and stairs. The company's owner, Ron Klaiss, recently made a presentation of his product line on the "Narrow Gauge Off the Beaten Track" YouTube channel.
Bronx, NY Police Station Kit by HDCustomDesign
This is a kit for a 3D-printed police station, modeled after Police Station #4, Bronx, New York.
Detailing Parts Sets by eeeweegeewee
New to this web site is an eBay store by the name of "eeeweegeewee", located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They produce 3D-printed parts for detailing your structures. They have been on eBay since 2011 and sell items in various scales.
Police Station Kit by Gozoda
This is a kit for a 3D-printed police station.
Be sure to see all, or other, products announced over the past year via the main News page.