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The first structures I built out of cereal box cardboard. They were intended as "mock-ups". I actually built two from plans in "Trackside structures you can model" - a Kalmbach/MR book. The oil & gas shed is fully scenicked and on my layout. The engine house I hope to replace one day with a fully scratch built version. Both are currently on my layout. The next structure I built was my first real scratchbuild. It is a water tower built by "eye-ballin'" the Atlas version. Here's a picture or two: http://www.the-gauge.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6422&highlight=water+tower At this point, I figured I had worked up the courage to build the "craftsman" kits I had spent my hard-earned money on [;)]. It's funny, but the "free" ones were much less intimidating, since I hadn't really spent any money on them! The craftsman kits were very close to scratchbuilding, as almost every part has to be cut and fit properly. The only difference is that 1) the pieces are all there, so you don't need a shopping list, 2) the plans are included, so no real research, and 3) there's no left overs to fill the parts bin! Once I was finished the kit, I did scale down my HO coal dealer, and scratch built a N version for a friend. http://www.the-gauge.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6682&highlight=coal I have not (yet) scratch built a loco or rolling stock. Plenty of time for that - I'll need it to work up the courage [;)] Andrew
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