Kitbashing Ho Model Railroad Structures [Paperback]

Art Curren (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1994

Presents the many ways commercial building kits can be combined by kitbashing into unique customized structures. Includes tips and techniques for creating houses, sheds, factories, and businesses to make an outstanding layout. From Model Railroader Magazine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 88 pages
• Publisher: Kalmbach Pub Co; Expanded edition (June 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890242453
• ISBN-13: 978-0890242452
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,447,305 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Nice Introduction to the Subject, April 9, 2007

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John A Lee III "jal3" (San Antonio, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kitbashing Ho Model Railroad Structures (Paperback)

For many modelers, taking the step from a kit model to kitbashing a kit is a big one. It can also be traumatic. These kits are not cheap and the idea of chopping one or more of them up to make something not covered by instructions is hard the first time. It is also worthwhile. This book is a nice introduction on the process.

The approach is simple. Several projects are presented and the reader is instructed on specific steps to take in order to make something entirely new. Some of the projects are simpler than other ones but the ideas build upon each other.

Much of this book is dated. It uses specific examples using specific kits from manufacturers. Some of the kits may not be available anymore but the ideas are easily transferable. Also, many of the kits featured are staples that have been around for a long time.