News: Structures
This report lists structure kits, pre-built structures, and/or structure-detailing parts. Click photos to visit the web sites.
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.
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.
In-n-Out Burger Kit by WilliamP7437
WilliamP7437, listed on eBay as being located in Moreno Valley, California, is offering their first S-scale laser-cut wooden kit. They produce a large number of kits in N-, HO-, and O-scale.
New Structures by Frisco Factory
These are 3D-printed, molded-in color but unpainted models, available fully built or in kit form.
Trackside Kits by McCarville Studios
McCarville Studios announces two new kits to their S-scale line-up. These are laser-cut wooden kits, both based on prototype buildings.
Vintage McDonalds by Frisco Factory
These are 3D-printed, molded-in color but unpainted models, available fully built or in kit form.
1900 Illinois Bank by HDCustomDesign
The company introduces their latest S-scale kit, which is a 3D-printed, unpainted model of a prototype-based Illinois bank from the early 1900s.
Cabin by Homestead Scale
New to this web site, Homestead Scale, based in Dorset, Ohio, offers a pair of backwoods cabins. These are 3D-printed and unpainted. No assembly required.
McCarville Studios' Structure Kits Availability
Mike McCarville has gradually removed all of the S-scale structure kits from his web site. He did this because he only wanted to list kits that he had in stock. However, he has now decided to make all his kits available in S, but they will be produced on-demand and in batches. The linked-to page lists all of the kits he can produce in S.
New Structures by Frisco Factory
These are 3D-printed, molded-in color but unpainted models, available fully built or in kit form.
Restaurant/Diner Interior Details by All Three D Prints
All Three D Prints, based in Cumming, Georgia, just released their first S-scale 3D-printed (unpainted) interior details via their eBay store.
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.
Christmas Village Barn by Frisco Factory
This is a 3D-printed, molded-in color but unpainted model, 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.
New Structures by Frisco Factory
These are 3D-printed, molded-in color but unpainted models, available fully built or in kit form.
New Building Flats by PTF Designs
These are pre-printed vinyl backdrops mounted on very rigid 1/2"-thick foamboard. They are designed to be used as flats against a backdrop. Most include LEDs (requires 12 volt power supply). The company produces them at the time of ordering, so there will be a delay.
View our Product Gallery entry for this company (shows all products).
Kits by Gozoda
New to this web site are two items by Gozoda, who are based in Roy, Washington. The signal tower is a kit. The signal boxes come "ready-to-use".
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.
New Structures by Frisco Factory
These are 3D-printed, molded-in color but unpainted models, available fully built or in kit form.
Margie's Candy Shop by Frisco Factory
This is a 3D-printed, molded-in color but unpainted model, available fully built or in kit form.
Office Trailer on Wheels by Cartesian Junction
This is a 3D-printed, molded-in color model (automobile shown in photo is not included).
Brownstone Row House by Motor City RR
This is the company's first S-scale product (they make city scape buildings in HO- and N-scale), which represents a typical two-story row house with basement. It is 3D-printed and arrives fully assembled and unpainted. It is open at the bottom to allow for interior detailing and installing lights. It measures approximate 3-7/8" wide by 7-3/8" deep and 6-1/8" tall. The model is quite affordable, but they offer further discounts if you order multiples, to build a complete street scene.
New Structures by Frisco Factory
These are 3D-printed, molded-in color but unpainted models, available fully built or in kit form.
Weirton, WV Junction Signal House by HDCustomDesign
This is a 3D-printed, unpainted model that requires some assembly to complete. This is done for two reasons. One, you can paint the individual parts before assembly. Two, you can detail the interior and install "glass". The main building is one whole unit, as is the roof. The window frames are separate parts.
Southern Pacific Narrow-gauge Kearsarge Station Kit by Portland Locomotive Works
Portland Locomotive Works has available the laser-cut wooden kit for this SP narrow-gauge line passenger station.
New Structure Kits by JL Innovative Design
JL Innovative Design produces a large number of barrels, street mailboxes, milk cans, and soda machines details. They have now expanded to offer laser-cut wooden structure kits 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 Buildings by HDCustomDesign
The company has released three new S-scale kits. These are 3D-printed, unpainted models. The log cabin is printed as-is, meaning no assembly is necessary; just paint and put on your layout. The Marshall, North Carolina store comes in two variants. These are kits that come with different add-on details. The main building is fully printed so no assembly required there. The roof and add-on details need to be glued by the modeler. This is because you may want to decorate the interior and add lighting before final assembly. These are based on actual buildings.
New Structures by Frisco Factory
These are 3D-printed, molded-in color but unpainted models, available fully built or in kit form.
Farm Set by Ertl
3000toys.com announces this farm set, which includes all of the items shown in the photo.
Mac Kelly's Drive-in by Del's Variety
This is a kit of unpainted 3D-printed parts.
New Structures by Frisco Factory
These are unpainted, 3D-printed built models or kits (your choice).
Photo-realistic Cardstock Kits by Innovative Hobby Supply
Innovative Hobby Supply has continued to expand their range of affordable photo-realistic structure kits. These are made out of a proprietary cardstock-like material. Their web site contains information about how to assemble them.
New 3D-printed Structures by Frisco Factory
Models are 3D-printed and come assembled. You can request to have them shipped in kit form. Print lines may be visible. Models are intended for diecast collectors, so the models may not be exactly 1:64. For sale only through eBay.
Structure Kits by Phil's Train Layout Store
The company offers S-scale 3D-printed PLA unpainted structure kits. The company is based in London, Ontario, Canada, so expect some extra shipping/delivery fees.
Fire Station by Swiss Dog Studios
Swiss Dog Studios has recently released their Fire Station laser-cut wood kit in HO-scale. They are now taking pre-orders for other scales, including for S (see their March 23, 2025 pre-announcement). The structure is modeled after the Philadelphia Engine 29, Medic 15, and Rescue 1 building. For an additional fee, you can have them build and paint your model. Kits are produced when the order is placed.
Start an e-mail message (swissdogstudios@gmail.com).
New 3D-printed Structures by Frisco Factory
Models are 3D-printed and come assembled. You can request to have them shipped in kit form. Print lines may be visible. Models are intended for diecast collectors, so the models may not be exactly 1:64. For sale only through eBay.
Water Tower by notthehoneyroastedpeanut
"notthehoneyroastedpeanut", a small 3D-printing shop based in Winston Salem, North Carolina, has a 3D-printed water tower kit available in S-scale via their eBay store.
McCabe Wood Oil Tank by B.T.S.
B.T.S. releases this oil storage facility. The kit includes the tank, the timber frame structure, and the pump house.
New 3D-printed Structures by Frisco Factory
Models are 3D-printed and come assembled. You can request to have them shipped in kit form. Print lines may be visible. Models are intended for diecast collectors, so the models may not be exactly 1:64. For sale only through eBay.
Truss Bridge by Stalwart3D of Texas
Stalwart3D of Texas is a company based in Austin, Texas. They produce a number of model railroad items in various scales, but are now producing this 31-inch truss bridge for S-scale. It is a 3D-printed kit requiring assembly. The linked-to video shows a customer of theirs assembling a double-track truss bridge, so you can see how it goes together. For sale only through eBay.
New Structure Kits by Outland Models
These are 3D-printed plastic kits containing everything you need to build the model as shown in the photo. The colors are molded in, but can be overpainted. Parts may need to be removed from their support structure (to protect the part during shipping). The company is based in China, so there will be some shipping time. S modelers, whom have bought their products before, have been happy with their purchases.
Interlocking Tower Levers Kit
Mike Fyten has available a laser-cut wooden kit for S-scale interlocking tower levers (kit #350; $5.95). If interested, contact Mike via e-mail. The photo is courtesy of John Degnan.
Start an e-mail message (mike@kvrr-usa.com).
New Structure Kits by HDCustomDesign
HDCustomDesign has released two new S-scale kits in their product line. These are 3D-printed models, where most of the main components arrive as one piece, but parts can still be individually painted before assembly.
New Structures by Frisco Factory
Frisco Factory is an eBay only company, based on Frisco, Texas. They produce 3D-printed structures assembled, or, upon request, as a kit. Structures allow access to the interior for interior lighting and may need acetate to simulate glass.
North Bridgton Station by Deerfield River Laser
Deerfield River Laser has produced the S-scale version of the Bridgton & Saco River (B&SR) North Bridgton station. It is not yet listed on their web site, so contact the company if you are interested in this kit. The S-scale version is priced at $94. The photo, and the page linked to, are of the O-scale version.
Be sure to see all, or other, products announced over the past year via the main News page.