The Walthers HO Scale Modulars have been discontinued for some time, but every now and then some kits show up on eBay.
Has anyone seen any in their local hobby shop recently?
I do have some kits with different sized windows and doors but not enough to complete a planned project.
The kit that I am most in need of is the Walthers HO Scale Modulars - Large Walls With Single Arched Window (#933-3734).
I have thought of casting the pieces that I need. Has anyone done that?
Rich
Alton Junction
Hello all,
Are you referring to something like this...
Woodland Scenics Modulars.
Hope this helps.
"Uhh...I didn’t know it was 'impossible' I just made it work...sorry"
jjdamnit Hello all, Are you referring to something like this... Woodland Scenics Modulars. Hope this helps.
https://www.walthers.com/search/scale/ho-scale/manufacturer-name/walthers-cornerstone/show/20?is_active_flag=141007&match=AND&q=modulars
have two large walls one small walls and one caps and columns if you would be interesred in them pm me.
Thanks, j.c.
I sent you a PM.
Trainworld has some of the add-on kits, not full buildings, though.
I've got a few scraps myself. I'll take a look.
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RR_Mel Rich I cast stuff all the time. The Alumilite Casting Kit from Hobby Lobby works very good for casting small parts. With the 40% discount the price works good too. http://www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Clay-Molding-Sculpting/Casting/Mini-Casting-Kit/p/22251
MisterBeasley Trainworld has some of the add-on kits, not full buildings, though. I've got a few scraps myself. I'll take a look.
Specifically, I am after the Walthers HO Modulars - Large Walls With Single Large Arched Window (#933-3734).
How many do you need to finish your project? I've got a bunch stashed away.
Jeff White
Alma, IL
I liked the Walthers modulars better than DPM. It is a shame they chose to package them the way they did. You ended up buying a lot of extra parts just to get some wall sections, and they did not include the pilasters with the walls, so you had to buy 2 packages (walls & pilasters) to do a custom building. The only way to get a complete building with all the parts was to buy one of their combo building kits, which limited you to a certain footprint and height.
George In Midcoast Maine, 'bout halfway up the Rockland branch
JWhite How many do you need to finish your project? I've got a bunch stashed away. Jeff White Alma, IL
G Paine I liked the Walthers modulars better than DPM. It is a shame they chose to package them the way they did. You ended up buying a lot of extra parts just to get some wall sections, and they did not include the pilasters with the walls, so you had to buy 2 packages (walls & pilasters) to do a custom building. The only way to get a complete building with all the parts was to buy one of their combo building kits, which limited you to a certain footprint and height.
It is a shame and because of that, Walthers discontinued the kits. I prefer Walthers Modulars to DPM modulars because the Walthers walls and windows are scaled smaller and more prototypically than the DPM modulars.
RR_Mel Rich There is a knack or learning curve to perfect castings. Stir the mix slowly, don’t create bubbles on the mix. If you go with a slower curing resin (fast cure is 90 seconds) until you get the hang of it will help with bubbles in the castings. Seven minutes and up are available. The work time is on the box. http://www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Clay-Molding-Sculpting/Casting/Amazing-Casting-Resin-Kit/p/22272 When using fast cure resins always make slightly more than needed, you can’t add more quick enough if you’re short on resin. Using slow cure you can add to the pour.
I much prefer the DPM stuff, but can no longer afford it.
Wayne
doctorwayne I much prefer the DPM stuff, but can no longer afford it. Wayne
Shortly before they were discontinued, I bought a whole bunch of wall sections for some planned projects while back ordering the pilasters and cornices which were listed as Out of Stock. A short time later it was announced that they were being discontinued. I thought it was somewhat deceptive of Walthers to unload their stock of wall sections without informing people that the wouldn't be able to get the other components.
I figured out a way to substitute the DPM modular pilasters and cornices although they didn't fit neatly together like the Walthers components would have. I also fabricated a few pieces with styrene. Essentially I was kitbashing. The project turned out OK although it took quite a bit more effort than using all Walthers parts would have. I still have a few left over wall sections and foundations and lots of windows and doors. They are now in the spare parts drawer.
richhotrain MisterBeasley Trainworld has some of the add-on kits, not full buildings, though. I've got a few scraps myself. I'll take a look. Thanks for looking, Mr. B. Specifically, I am after the Walthers HO Modulars - Large Walls With Single Large Arched Window (#933-3734). Rich
Thanks for looking, Mr. B.
I too will look to see what I have left in wall sections although I can't remember if I used the arched window walls.
NYBW-John I too will look to see what I have left in wall sections although I can't remember if I used the arched window walls.
I built a large mill building for my layout using them. Turned out to be pretty expensive since as mentioned, you needed to buy multiple kits of parts rather than the parts needed. I still have some boxes stashed but not sure what I can make of them that won't leave a lot of unusable parts. I decided regular kitbashing was both easier and cheaper that assembling the hundreds of pieces it took.
jim
richhotrain doctorwayne I much prefer the DPM stuff, but can no longer afford it. Wayne Wayne, do you really prefer the DPM Modulars, and, if so, why? Rich
doctorwayne
jmbjmb I built a large mill building for my layout using them. Turned out to be pretty expensive since as mentioned, you needed to buy multiple kits of parts rather than the parts needed. I still have some boxes stashed but not sure what I can make of them that won't leave a lot of unusable parts. I decided regular kitbashing was both easier and cheaper that assembling the hundreds of pieces it took. jim
MisterBeasley Trainworld has some of the add-on kits, not full buildings, though.
RR_Mel Rich I cast stuff all the time. The Alumilite Casting Kit from Hobby Lobby works very good for casting small parts. With the 40% discount the price works good too. I have successfully made castings of windows and doors as well as HO figures.
richhotrainThe Trainworld website seems to indicate that they have several different kits available. Is there some way to use their website filters to verify that an item is in stock?
I believe that if TrainWorld shows an item on their website, they have it in stock. You can call them and ask. Just make sure you use the information line, not the order line.
I'll have to dig into my box of stuff and see. Will check back tomorrow.
I also have some parts and pieces stached some where. I'l dig it out to see what I have.
Looks like Trainworld might have what you are looking for.
SouthPenn Looks like Trainworld might have what you are looking for.
Many thanks.