Where can I buy kits online to build scale model houses?

Question

I want to build some model houses, but I can't seem to find anywhere to buy them from.
Does anyone know of a website, or store in Canada, in which I can buy some?

Answer 1

Well, it depends on the scale... the easiest to find will be HO (1:87) and N scale (1:160). Check ANY hobby shop with a model railroad section... if they don't have them on the shelves, ask to see their catalogues.

Some of the manufacturers I'VE used on my railroad are:

http://www.dpmkits.com/
http://www.atlasrr.com/
http://www.walthers.com/

Also check http://www.nmra.org/#railway (National Model Railroading Association) for more links.

I also build ALOT of kits buy taking pictures and measurements and then building them from plastic sheet, cardstock, metal, and wood. Any GOOD hobby shop will have a SCALE-RULER to help you

Answer 2

To an extent... it would depend on the scale !! I build many 1/35 armor dioramas... and for this I use poured plaster for brick or stone (setting molds out of Bass-wood), and also 1/8th inch thick plywood. I also carve bricks into the plaster with an awl and scribing tool... and if I wish to repeat the building, I use commercial molding-rubber. On my N-scale model railroad (and HO clubs I work with) I use sheet Balsa or sheet styrene plastic. Check around for a model Railroading store... they have styrene plastic in molded bricks, clapboard, and such... they also have scale I-beams, L-beams, and H-beams. Good luck !!

Answer 3

VERLINDEN HAS ALL KINDS OF STUFF YOU CAN USE AS WELL AS BUILT DIORAMA SCENES IN 1/35 AND1/32 SCALE. THEY ARE ON LINE AND CAD BE FOUND FINE SCALE MODELER MAG ADDS

RAGINGREB

Answer 4

Internethobbies.com seem to have the biggest selection. Do you have train hobby shops in your area?