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Alexander You didn't say HO or N - but from the names of the kits - I'm assuming HO. Not that it makes a big difference when doing DPM kits. But in terms of alternative brands, there are similar "period" building kits in HO. Just look in a Walthers catalog. As Ray pointed out - the Scissors Factory makes a good choice for a kitbash. I did one: [url]http://www.mellowmike.com/Buildings/ATLAS_3.html[/url] But as for inspiration... Seattle should be rife with historical and decrepit buildings. I live in Spokane and have chronicled plenty of what's here for reference material on my website. As you can see, a lot of buildings have their backside to the tracks. DPM kits generally are designed to be viewed from the front. So your work is cut out for you. How to muck up the mundane rear ends and make them eye-appealing. [url]http://www.mellowmike.com/Buildings/Thumbnails_19.html[/url] One thing I've noticed, is that if you have a block of DPM-style buildings together, they should be different colors. Not all one shade of brick red. Rarely did a real bldg copy it's neighbor!
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