News: Structures
This report lists structure kits, pre-built structures, and/or structure-detailing parts. Click photos to visit the web sites.
3D-printed Farm Structures by James Regier's Models
James Regier lists his available products in a document on the Google web site. Last year he added the S-scale version of his vintage steam traction engine. This year he has added the S-scale versions of a 28-foot tall windmill and 13-foot diameter grain bins. These are modeled after the ones his grandfather had on their farm. See the linked-to document for how to contact James. The items arrive as unpainted, 3D-printed models.
New Old-West Structure Kits by Perplexing Puzzles Plus
The company has released new S-scale kits. These are laser-cut wooden kits made out of 1/16" and/or 1/32" aircraft-grade plywood. Assembly and painting required. Photos shown are of completed models.
Utility Shed by Steel Mill Modelers Supply
This simple utility shack is 3D-printed and arrives unpainted. No assembly required; just paint and install just about anywhere.
Several New Structures by Matt's Model Building
These are 3D-printed kits. They have parts that are molded in color and require assembly to complete. Custom painting and interior detailing are up to the modeler.
Several New Structures by Print Station 3D
These are 3D-printed kits. They have parts that are molded in color and require assembly to complete. Custom painting and interior detailing are up to the modeler.
New Structure Kits by Portland Locomotive Works
Portland Locomotive Works announces their new shopping web site. In it, they have added a new S-scale (only) kit for the Carrabasset, Maine boarding house, and also list the Powder House. The Powder House page is shown for O-scale on their web site, but they indicate that they have it available in S-scale as well, so contact them before ordering that, to verify.
New Structure Kits by HDCustomDesign
HDCustomDesign has released two more of their kits in S-scale. These are 3D-printed kits, but they are easy to assemble. As a matter of fact, they are mostly printed as complete models. The Sears Kit Home, for example has the main building as one whole unit. The foundation/floor is separate so that you can easily add interior detailing and/or lighting. The wrap-around porch and basement door are separate as well. Note that you can order this model in one format or in a mirrored format. Use any acrylic paint to paint the model and use super glue (the gel version) to assemble the model when ready. The footprint of the home is about 4-1/2" by 8". The retail store kit is even easier as it consists of the main building, a roof, and a backdoor awning and step. The floor is solid, but has an opening to feed in wires for lighting. This model has a footprint of 5-1/2" x 6-1/2". It is modeled after a real store found in Old Fort, North Carolina, but it is generic enough to fit in any small-town downtown scene. They have just opened their online store (previously their models were only available via eBay) and as part of this grand-opening, they are offering a limited-time discount, and, if you are not in a hurry and in the U.S., they are offering free shipping. When ordering, be sure to select the 1:64 option, as they offer all of their kits in various scales (the links below are to their 1:64 versions).
Introducing 3dPrint64
3dPrint64 is an Etsy store that sells 3D-printed detailing parts and structure kits. The company is based in Saint-Georges, Quebec, Canada. While we have had them listed in the Resources section of this web site, we did not have their structure kits documented in the Product Gallery. Their product line is geared toward the 1:64 vehicles collector. All of their items are flagged as 1:64, but beware that the vehicles that they tend to show in their photos are Matchbox ones, which themselves may or may not be 1:64 (those should be interpreted as "box scale"). The structures are 3D-printed in molded-in color, and the modeler will need to glue the parts together as well as provide the necessary items to complete and paint the model, as desired. Most come with interiors. For a couple of their listings they even have a video of the model, including a time-lapse one for seeing the model being printed (see the Dominic Torreto's house).
New B&O Interlocking Towers by Leopard Architectural Models
The company has released three new interlocking tower kits in S-scale. These are sold as unpainted 3D-printed kits. The Nova tower comes with the extra three supplemental structures. The company does not have a model photo available for the Sandpatch tower, but they do show prototype photos on their web site, if you want to see what that tower would look like. The photos show their HO-scale versions.
Introducing HDCustomDesign
HDCustomDesign is a company based in Hickory, North Carolina who manufacture and sell 3D-printed kits. They have recently started to add S-scale kits to their line-up, with the first two shown here (more to come, according to the owner). These are unpainted kits.
Transfer Station with Animation by CatzPaw Innovations, LLC
In collaboration with New Creations Victorian Railroad Buildings and American Models, CatzPaw Innovations announces their Transfer Station. The platform uses their recently-introduced InvisaTrax™ Transport System to provide the animation a busy transfer loading dock would see. New Creations Victorian Railroad Buildings provided the building. You can, optionally, choose an American Models voucher, worth $45.50 of products from American Models, so that you can select from a wide range of rail cars and trucks to complete the scene. The animation works using AA batteries (not included), so no special layout wiring is required (unless so desired) and the scene can operate independently of the rest of the layout. In addition to the necessary InvisaTrax™ components, the box contains a Ride-on Pallet Jack and Pallet Jack Operator (Pallet-Jack "Jack"). A separately-available accessories pack includes a Logistics Manager Holding Clipboard, a Worker Lifting Cardboard Box, four 48 x 48 scale inch Pallets, two 55 Gallon Steel Drums, two Large Crates, and four Cardboard Boxes. The 3D-printed figures arrive unpainted. The scenery items are 3D-printed in molded-in colors. American Models products are limited to in-stock items at American Models. This is a kit, so you will need to provide tools and other items to complete the model. A pre-production model is shown in the photos. A video of an example animation run is available on the company's web site page linked to below.
Please note that, as previously posted here, CatzPaw Innovations is on vacation. But, if you pre-order between October 25, 2024 and November 30, 2024, you will receive a 20% discount.
Conoco Fuel Dealers by McCarville Studios
These are laser-cut kits that build into a small fuel dealer, consisting of a main building, a pump house, and a storage tank. While these models are based on prototypes, they are generic enough to be used as any small-town fuel dealer. The company is taking pre-orders for these two kits now.
Oil Columns (updated) by B.T.S.
Bill Wade announced that the S-scale version of the oil columns is a "go" and so you can place your orders now.
Introducing Print Station 3D
These are 3D-printed models, with most needing some assembly. The modeler will need to paint and finish them. Finished models shown in the photos.
Single Car Garage Kit by B.T.S.
This scale 20' x 10' detached garage is a perfect match to the single-family homes that the company sells. The kit consists of laser-cut basswood, cardstock, and plywood, and three-tab shingles.
Painted Structures by Justin Displays
The company has expanded their line of pre-painted 3D-printed structures.
Possible Portable Office Trailer Kit by Inter-Action Hobbies
Inter-Action Hobbies has available this HO-scale Portable Office Trailer kit. They are considering producing it in S-scale. If you are interested in one or more of these, they have requested that you contact them via the e-mail address below.
Start an e-mail message (sales@inter-action.ca).
New Photo-realistic Paper Structure Kits by Innovative Hobby Supply
The company has added a collection of new photo-realistic paper kits. These are made out of a proprietary card stock with a mild luster finish. The target audience for these are the slot car enthusiasts, which is typically labeled as being close to 1:64 scale. The kits are manufactured in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company has another 50+ kits available.
New Structure Models by Phoenix Precision Models
The company has available a trackside sensor box and a container office. These are 3D-printed, unpainted models. You may also want to browse their web site for additional structure-related detailing parts, such as brick walls, wall capstones, skylights, food prep counter, work table, and scenery items such as ladders, dumpsters, pallets, crates, tires, fuel dump, gas pumps, sacks, and a street lamp.
Treehouse by Miniprints
This is an unpainted, 3D-printed treehouse. Includes ladder and boy. You can also ordered it painted, for an extra fee.
New Laser-cut Kits, Details by nhmodelworks
nhmodelworks is based in Manchester, New Hampshire, and produces laser-cut structure kits for all of the major scales, including S. They sell via eBay. They also produce scenery detailing parts, as well as some pre-made trees that might be suitable for S.
Coal and Grain Processing Structures by Steel Mill Modelers Supply
The company has released several new 3D-printed structures in S-scale.
Moonshiner's Shed by Inter-Action Hobbies
The company recently released the S-scale version of their Moonshiner's Shed kit. The kit consists of laser-cut wood for the main structure, and twelve different types of 3D-printed detailing parts, which includes the three figures shown in the photo. When built, it will take about 2-3/4" x 3-1/2" of space. All are unpainted.
North Hampton Station by Motrak Models
This laser-cut wood kit represents the North Hampton station as found in Hampton, New Hampshire, built in the 1860s. In 1965 it became private property and, today, it is still being used as professional office space. The S-scale version measures 6-1/2" x 12" for the main building (including its platform) and the covered platform adds another 2-3/4" x 10-1/2", so the full model would be just shy of 2 feet long.
New S-scale Structure Items by ITLA Scale Models
The company continues to expand their S-scale selection by adding a rooftop detailing set and a concrete loading dock kit. Both are wood-based products.
Concrete Block Scale House by Steel Mill Modelers Supply
Steel Mill Modelers Supply is announcing their first structure kit. These are 3D-printed kits, which include LEDs, glazing for windows and doors, smoke stack, electrical box with meter, brass wire for conduits, and handrail materials. This is a pre-announcement, with the S-scale version being available in June 2024. Contact the company to place your pre-order for S-scale.
Two New Structures by Model Scenery World
The company has released these high-resolution 3D-printed, molded-in-color items.
New 3D-printed Kits by Outland Models
Outland Models, a Chinese company, produces a large number of 3D-printed (unpainted) items for S-scale, including figure sets, old-west carriages, and structures (see our "Product Gallery"). They have recently released several new structure kits and background flats. Several S modelers have ordered from this company and were impressed with the quality of their products. They charge only $6 per order for shipping!
New Structure Kits by McCarville Studios
These are accurately researched and modeled wooden structure kits. They have an MDF internal structure for strength, and include 3D-printed detailing parts. The roof is removable, should you wish to detail and then show off the interiors.
1928 Bungalow by New Creations Victorian Railroad Buildings
The company introduces their latest S-scale structure, which is a typical home used for Southern Pacific Signal Maintainers. The kit consists of laser-cut wood and cardstock parts, 3D-printed Spanish Tile roof, windows, and simulated tar-paper roofing. The kit does not contain paint or stucco. The company owner's recommendation is to use the stucco compound from Thunder Mesa Studios. The completed model sits on a footprint of 7" x 5".
Crystal River Products Back In Production
The company was on hiatus for a while, but they are back and they have these S-scale structure kits in stock. These are laser-cut wooden kits.
Monero Depot by banta modelworks
There's been a lot of discussion about the Monero Depot on the Sn3 Groups.io mailing list. So, Mike McCarville checked with Bill Banta, of banta modelworks, and learned that banta modelworks has that kit available in HO-scale and will manufacture the S-scale version upon demand. Contact Bill if you are interested. The photo shown is of the HO-scale version.
New Sargent, CO Structure Kits by McCarville Studios
The company has released two new laser-cut wooden kits for buildings that were located in Sargent, Colorado along the D&RGW/RGS line.
Introducing Leopard Architectural Models
Leopard Architectural Models produces 3D-printed kits of buildings that were built between the 1880s and 1920s. Large portions of the kit come pre-printed, such as the four walls of the tower come as one piece, which will make both painting and assembly relatively easy. Photos are of built-up HO-scale models.
The owner, Ed Enyedy, has two cats that "run the company" (anyone who has cats knows what he's talking about). One of his cats introduces their positionable interlocking levers in S-scale via the YouTube video posted here as a link.
Be sure to see all, or other, products announced over the past year via the main News page.