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After designing model railroad
structure kits for other manufacturers for more than 10
years, we decided to take the next step: purchase our own
laser and produce our own line. Our first kit, the Ouray
Depot (Ouray, Colorado), was released in December, 2004. We
currently have eighteen kits available in HO, S, and O
scales, and have designed nearly 60 structure kits for the
hobby.
The kits in our own line all represent real structures that
either once existed or are still standing. We have worked
to make them as accurate as possible. Our customers have
told us they are of museum quality -- something of which we
are very proud.
All kits are laser-cut and feature extensive slot and tab
design for easier construction. The roofing is always
peel-and-stick and is made from a special textured paper of
a thickness appropriate for the building's scale. If the
structure incorporates an inner core, all outer wall
overlays are peel-and-stick, as well as all windows, doors,
and most trim. We should point out that the adhesive used
with our peel-and-stick parts is a very aggressive
industrial product, far different than what most modellers
have worked with in the past.
Chimneys, finials, and detail parts are nearly always unique
to each prototype, cast from new masters. Decals, door
knobs, and lock plates are always included.
Our instructions have quickly gained notoriety as being some
of the best on the market. A modeller shouldn't have to
"second guess" the assembly of a fine kit. Step-by-step
instructions accompanied by numerous photographs and Parts
Layout Diagrams are included in each kit.
Although the kits are not extremely difficult to assemble,
they may be a challenge for the first-time builder. |
