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Suggestions on laser kit structure manufacturers?

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Suggestions on laser kit structure manufacturers?
Posted by simon1966 on Saturday, April 30, 2005 7:51 PM
Hi Folks.....

As mentioned in some previous threads, I have really come to enjoy the time spent assembling and painting a satisfying kit. So far I have made structures from JL. Innovative, American Model Builders and Blair Line. One day I would love to have a crack at a Fine Scale Miniatures, but so far the ones I have seen on the net have been way out of my price range. Anyway, are there any other manufacturers that I should consider that make a decent quality laser kit?

Thanks

Simon Modelling CB&Q and Wabash See my slowly evolving layout on my picturetrail site http://www.picturetrail.com/simontrains and our videos at http://www.youtube.com/user/MrCrispybake?feature=mhum

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Posted by tstage on Saturday, April 30, 2005 8:12 PM
Simon,

Don't know any others laser kits apart from the ones you've already mentioned. I have done three AMB kits (the Interlocking tower, Dill's Market, and the Boxcar depot) and really like them a lot.

Tom

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Posted by mikebonellisr on Saturday, April 30, 2005 9:19 PM
take a look at ....wwwvalleymodeltrains.com
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Posted by orsonroy on Saturday, April 30, 2005 11:29 PM
Branchline's house kits are absolutely fantastic. I suggest their Victorian two story or the Lincoln house for a complex, fun, and really satisfying build.

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 1, 2005 6:39 PM
Bar Mills Models have the finest designed laser cut kits that I hgave built. Everything fits like a Swiss watch, and their designs are very nice. bermillsmodels.com
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Posted by jrbarney on Sunday, May 1, 2005 7:41 PM
Simon,
I would like to suggest that you also check Joe Fuss' Ragg's . . to Riches Web site:
http://www.raggstoriches.biz/
His line is just getting started, but looks very promising if he has the structure models you need.
Bob
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Posted by simon1966 on Sunday, May 1, 2005 8:14 PM
Thanks for the input. I shall have a good look around on the net this week. Just spent an enjoyable Sunday making one of the JL Innovative switch towers. I get really bad tree pollen alergies, so it is a great excuse to stay indoors and do something fun[;)]

Simon Modelling CB&Q and Wabash See my slowly evolving layout on my picturetrail site http://www.picturetrail.com/simontrains and our videos at http://www.youtube.com/user/MrCrispybake?feature=mhum

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Posted by ClinchValleySD40 on Monday, May 2, 2005 8:31 AM
Check out this dealer

http://www.valleymodeltrains.com/

One of the largest selections of structure kits you'll see. Good service too.

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