This page will briefly describe each of our models and give a few hints and tips on building them. We will also include some images and links to the instructions for each model. We are currently rewriting some of the instructions and thought it would be a good idea to help those who have recently downloaded a model. It will also help those that are thinking of purchasing a model to see if they think it would be possible for them to complete the assembly.

Our models are scale models, and not a quick assembly card kit like those from Metcalf and Superquick. They are also not just a textures image that you stick to a piece of card like some other suppliers.  They are all scale models and include full instructions, printed texture outer sheets, and full templates that should be stuck to card.  They will take time to build to get a good result. We believe that our models are one step away from actually scratch building a model of your own, and most of the techniques used will be the same as we use to scratch build models. All models start from plans of a real building in a real place. We have made plans of these buildings and then adapted them to enable a 3D model to be made. We have tried to make each model non railway company generic, so that they can be used on most model railway layouts. We may one day release railway company specific models.

Our models are designed in such a way that it should be possible to replace the supplied texture with any of our texture sheets.  The inner shell of the models are built first, then the exterior textures are placed on.  It is easy to substitute the supplied texture, for another.

We decided at an early stage that no bare cardboard edges would show on our models, unlike some of our competitors. This has caused a few problems with the design of the models, but we hope that any problem areas have been overcome. This policy has made our models a bit harder to make, but we believe that the finished results speak for themselves.  There should be no need to colour edges.

All of our larger models are made from a double layer of at least 1mm thick card.  This gives the model strength, and a depth.

You will have to finish each of the models to your liking. We do not supply items such as guttering and down pipes, but these are available from several manufacturers. All of our models once sprayed, or brushed, with a final coat of matt varnish can be weathered using all the standard techniques.

Four terraced cottages.
This model represents a row of four small two storey terraced cottages found throughout the country.  The models come with a choice of front and rear doors, and a choice of curtains. 

We have now released models of the fronts and rear as low relief kits.  This is the first of our low relief kits and more are planned.

All of the above models are now available with a choice of 14 external brick or stone finishes.

A shop and a pub will also be available along with a corner version of a cottage and shop.  Additional exterior detailing should be added.

Small station
This model is based on a station building that was on the LSWR line.  The model can be lengthened to suit your station needs.  We are planning to use this building as a start for a modular station, that can be assembled using all or part of our station building models.

Station waiting shelter
This was again of a LSWR design and gave waiting passengers somewhere to wait for trains on platforms apart from the main platform. They were all to a standard design. This model is now available with 15 external brick, stone and wood texture finishes.

Engine shed
This engine shed was originally on the GWR line, and we had to modify it in several ways. Firstly the original shed was too long to fit onto a piece of A4 paper. We designed it to fit the paper size, then came up with a way to lengthen the model, so that it did not look like a modified model.  We are currently working on a way to add more models side by side, and as soon as this is completed we will add the parts to a new release of the kit.

Water tower
This model came from a picture found on the internet. It took a while to convert to model form, but we believe that it gives a good representation of a water tower that could have been found on many small and large railway lines. This model has now been upgraded and is available in 14 brick or stone external texture finishes.

Platform kit
Our platform kit has recently been upgraded.  It is now available in 14 brick and stone textures.  The kit can be used to make platforms of any shape and size.  This is the first model also to be released in 2mm, 3mm, 3.5mm, 4mm and 7mm scales.