News: Structures
This report lists structure kits, pre-built structures, and/or structure-detailing parts. Click photos to visit the web sites.
New Placerville-based Structure Kits by McCarville Studios
The company has introduced two new kits based on Placerville, Colorado prototypes. Of course, both of them are generic enough to be able to be used on just about any layout.
New Photo-realistic Paper Structure Kits by Innovative Hobby Supply
These are kits made from flexstock (card stock) material. Note that these are designed to be used with slot car racing set-ups, so you'll have to decide if they scale out properly based on how you'd use them.
Victorian Conservatory Kit by Inter-Action Hobbies
The company announces their S-scale Victorian Conservatory kit, consisting of laser-cut parts. A separate detailing kit is available as well.
Jig for Joists, Rafters, and Stairs by Mine Mount Models
The company announces that they now offer a jig for scratchbuilding joists, rafters, or stairs. The jig holds the parts in position while you apply glue. It measures 2" wide and 7-3/4" long. It is designed to be used with 1/32" thick stripwood.
Introducing Perplexing Puzzles Plus
This company only sells through their eBay store. They make laser-cut wooden kits in N-, HO-, and S-scale. Their entire S-scale product line is shown here.
Section Houses by McCarville Studios
McCarville Studios is now taking pre-orders for these two section houses.
Introducing Matt's Model Building
The individual sells only on eBay. These are 3D-printed kits, molded in color. Most come with parts for the interior, and most have removable roofs, to show off the interior.
New Structure Kits by Monster Model Works
The company has released three new kits in S-scale. These are laser-cut wood kits, and all are based on prototype buildings.
Interior and Exterior 3D-printed Details by Custom Model Depot
These are unpainted, 3D-printed detailing parts to complete your machine shop scenes, add to garages, or add to the exterior of buildings.
New Structure Kits (updated) by Berkshire Valley Models
Rich Rand, owner of Berkshire Valley Models, has received requests for an S-scale version of these two HO-scale kits. He will be doing a special run of these soon. This will be a one-time effort, as the source materials he needs to produce these kits are larger than he normally stocks, due to the size of these models in S-scale. Because he has to make additional purchases ahead of time, he is asking for a $50 deposit when you place your order for each of these kits. The Iowa Tiger Tram House (kit #3002) will sell for $289.95, and the Gobles Building Materials (kit #3003) will sell for $169.95. Your deposit will count toward the final cost. The Iowa Tiger facility was just up river from Arrastra Gulch above Silverton on the Silverton Northern RR. The Gobles store sat catty-corner to the D&RG RR depot in Silverton. The photos are of the company's HO-scale kits. Due to their temporary nature, the kits are not listed on their web site, so use the e-mail address to contact Rich if you are interested in ordering one or both of these kits.
Update: Rich has indicated that a project is a "go". Both kits will be produced starting about mid-July 2023.
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New Structure Kits by McCarville Studios
McCarville Studios announces two new kits for S-scale, namely, the Cumbres Pass Car Inspector's House, and Marvin's Cabins (a three-pack).
Weller Store Kit by New Creations Victorian Railroad Buildings
The company continues with their release of buildings in Bakersfield, California, with the Weller Store. The prototype building still stands today. This is a laser-cut kit, with laser-cut roof shingles, and 3D-printed windows. The final model has a footprint of 5 inches square.
New 3D-printed Structure Kits by Cartesian Junction
The company announces several more structures. These are 3D-printed kits that the modeler has to paint and build. The company only sells through their eBay store. Do not let the "last one" text get to you, because they have had their other products listed in their store for over a year now; they probably print-to-order, and so they only have one ready to ship.
Re-run of Two-Stall Engine House by B.T.S.
B.T.S. is doing another limited-run of the previously-released two-stall enginehouse. It measures a scale 41' wide and 101' long, with a 12' x 24' shop on the side. The web site hasn't been updated yet, but the kit will be listed for $229.95, and is expected to be shipping soon.
Weller Gas Station Kit by New Creations Victorian Railroad Buildings
The company announces their second S-scale kit, which is a gas station modeled after the one in Bakersfield, California.
2-story Brick Utility Building Kit by ITLA Scale Models
Upon request by Bud Rindfleisch, who saw this building listed as an HO-scale model on the company's web site, they produced this S-scale version of the kit. So, the moral of the story here is that if you see something on their web site that you would like to purchase in S-scale, consider asking them. Use this 2-story building as an interlocking tower, a yard office, a ground-level utility building, or even on another structure's roof top as an HVAC mechanical room or elevator head house. Its footprint is 2-1/4" by 3-1/2".
New Wild West-themed and Other Structure Kits by Atomic Laser Cut Designs
Atomic Laser Cut Designs, based in Kentucky, has significantly expanded their laser-cut wooden kits product line. These are affordable, easy-to-assemble kits that make a good starting point for your layout. The company intents these to be used in 28mm War Gaming, but that makes them a good fit for S.
Introducing Old School Model Works
Old School Model Works is a laser-cut wooden kit manufacturer that focuses on the R/C hobby. However, they have a few items available in 1:64. These appear to be affordable and easy-to-assemble kits.
New Kits by Yelton Models
The company has recently released several new S-scale versions of their kits. These are 3D-printed, unpainted kits. The homes come with two different styles of porch columns.
Company House by B.T.S.
Coal and timber companies owned homes such as these, to house their workforce, who would rent them from the company that they worked for. This company house was inspired by one from Pickshin, WV. This kit consists of laser-cut basswood and plywood, and tar-paper roofing. A urethane chimney and some white metal and brass details are included. The tabbed construction provides for easy assembly. The kit includes the piling to build it for a level surface or for a sloped location. Interior partitions are included as are positionable doors and windows.
Dock Kits by Narrow Gauge Modeling Co.
The company announces these kits that are compatible with S-scale.
New Paper Structure Kits by Innovative Hobby Supply
These are kits that have a photo-realistic image pre-printed on a card-stock-like material. Some kits may come with extra items, such as figures (see their web site for details).
Structure and Detailing Parts by New Zealand Finescale
The New Zealand company has added a good number of detailing items.
Introducing Mine Mount Models
The company offers a large number of 3D-printed (unpainted) detailing parts in S-scale. These include chimneys, vents, tables, workbench, bookcase, 1970s gas pump, cardstock corrugated siding/roofing, loose tires, picnic tables, industrial storage rack, various cinder blocks (individual and stacked), various bottles, trash cans, wooden barrels, drums, and fire hydrants. They have a variety of HO-scale structure kits, and they are willing to produce any of those in S-scale; just ask. Their web site contains how-to articles in freely available PDF file format. A sampling of their products are shown here.
Fire Safety Add-on Detail by Model Tech Studios
To get your structure ready for that fire emergency, install this detail to allow the local fire department to hook up their equipment to the main water line. These come three to a package, and built, painted, and immediately ready to be installed on your layout.
(re-)Introducing Big Wanda Knows
Notification of this company was previously listed, but not fully documented. These are the laser-cut wooden kits the company makes available. They sell only through their eBay store. The company also specializes in custom-building any of their kits to your specification, if so desired. They only make S-scale kits. The company uses man's names to identify their kits, rather than product IDs. Apply paper, plastic, or wooden simulated brick sheets to the core to complete the model.
Farm House and Barn Kit by Portland Locomotive Works
The company announces their new "Matt Sharp Memorial Farm House and Barn" kit. The photo shows the pilot model that Matt was working on. This kit will only be produced in S-scale, and only as many as there will be pre-ordered. Contact Gary Kohler to place your reservation. Phone: (330) 719-0264.
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Various New Buildings and Tents by Outland Models
The company has released a large number of structures. These are all 3D-printed, unpainted, and affordable kits, making them suitable for as-designed or kitbashing projects. Some come with decals and some have acetate for window glass included. The smaller kits arrive on a base, which the modeler will need to carefully remove from that base with something like a sprue cutter (these are shipped this way to protect their delicate parts).
Telluride Speeder Shed Kit by McCarville Studios
The company announces their latest kit, a laser-cut one of the speeder shed as found in Telluride and Brown, Colorado. Of course, it appears generic enough that it can be used on just about any layout. The final model has a footprint of 2" x 2.5".
New Depots and Shop Kits by Motrak Models
Motrak Models announces several new kits in S-scale on their web site.
Bay Window House by Berkshire Valley Models
This laser-cut wooden structure kit is based on the Walsh/Duncan Bay Window House still standing in Animas Forks, CO.
ET&WNC Water Tank by Merritt 3D Designs & Printing
The company offers a 3D-printed model of this water tank, in two slightly different versions (compare the second and third photos).
Rooftop HVAC Ducting Kit by ITLA Scale Models
The company has available rooftop and wall HVAC ducting system. The ducting is 0.24" square, so that comes out to 16-inch duct work in S-scale. These are laser-cut kits. Example painting and weathering tips are shown on their web site.
Wall Detailing Kit by ITLA Scale Models
The company is offering a nice structure wall detailing kit, which is suitable for S-scale buildings. Parts included are: Ventilation Fans, Electrical Meters & Junction Boxes, Natural Gas Meter, Conduit, Ladder, Fire Hose Connection, Security Gate, Wall Signage. The figure shown in the photos is not included, and it is an O-scale one.
Bisgeier Tool Co. Kit by Motrak Models
The company announces this kit, previously only available in HO-scale, as an S-scale model in memory of the owner's friend and HO-scale model railroad Craig Bisgeier. Update: the current status is that you can still pre-order this kit.
Telluride Newspaper Office Kit by McCarville Studios
Mike McCarville has released this kit in S-scale. It has a footprint of 4.5" x 6". While based on the Telluride, Colorado prototype, its design is generic enough that it can be used as any small-town professional office building.
Two-car Detached Garage Kit by AMT
The kit is sold by Fairfield Collectibles. The model has a footprint of 4" x 6" and is designed to be used with 1:64 diecast vehicles.
Mechanical Equipment Building by ITLA Scale Models
The company announces the S-scale version of their Mechanical Equipment Building, a laser-cut wood kit.
Telluride Shoe Shop Kit by McCarville Studios
Mike McCarville has released this kit in S-scale. It has a footprint of 4.5" x 6.5". Its design is generic enough that it can be used as any small-town retail store. It comes with an interior wall (to separate the store front from the back room) and the roof has internal rafters, making it easy to optionally model this structure with a full interior and then remove the roof to show that interior to your visitors. By the way, Mike shared a funny story that one of his customers modeled shoes by buying figures, and then simply cutting off their feet, and showing the feet/shoes on the shelves!
New Hotel/Saloon Kit by McCarville Studios
The company added this new structure kit to their listing. It represents a combination saloon on the first floor and hotel on the second floor. The model comes with the second-level floor and interior walls.
Dallas Divide Buildings by McCarville Studios
The company has finished converting all of their HO-scale kits into their equivalent S-scale kits, with these two being the last ones. The owner states that he is now going to focus on new models. As previously stated here, while these are modeled after specific prototype structures, they appear generic enough to be able to be used on just about any layout.
Trundle's Bakery by Rail Scale Models
This kit makes a 5" x 6" model. It consists of laser-cut walls, roofs, floor, Tichy windows and doors, and 3D-printed details.
(Re-)introducing Berkshire Valley Models
Berkshire Valley Models has been listed as a company that produces scenery details that they flag as compatible with S-scale (although they are O-scale). However, the company has now officially dipped their toe into S-scale by introducing their Tell House structure kit. The laser-cut wood kit is easy to assemble, doesn't take much space, and is affordable.
