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Kit
#1 1994
"the FAB SHOP"
This
is the one that started it. Designed and manufactured with the help of
Phil Hodges . You "Gazette" readers will remember Phil from
the "SN3 co-op" articles we worked on together.
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Kit
#2 1995
"the MILL"
The
second kit was released at the Valley Forge, Pa. Narrow
Gauge convention. The name "the MILL" as well as the design itself came from a painting I had seen which depicted a New England grist
mill.
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Kit
#3 1996
"the CAR SHOP"
Released
in 96 Durango Convention. This kit was designed
to be similar to Kit #1 to accommodate those who were not able to
acquire Kit #1, and as a complimentary structure for those who did.
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Kit
#4 1997
"STONEY CREEK SHEET METAL"
Released
in 1997 at the NG convention in Cincinnati, Ohio. I tried
something different with this kit. Custom cut stencil was available as an option
to the kit.
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Kit
#5 1998
"the BARN"
Released
in 1998 at the Colorado Springs Narrow Gauge convention. This kit
is modeled after an old barn near my house here in Pennsylvania. This
was the first kit that included laser cut wood parts.
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Kit
#6 1999
"INDIAN TRAILS GARAGE"
Released
in Portland, OR. at the 1999 NG convention.
Based partly on a building in Idaho Springs, Co. and a garage in
Oklahoma. This was my first laser cut kit.
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Kit
#7 2000
"GRANDVIEW GARAGE"
Released in 2000 at the St. Louis
Narrow Gauge convention. Based on a structure at MGM
Studios, go to "MUPPETS 4D" and you'll see the inspiration for this kit.
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Kit
#8 2001
"B&M
MACHINE SALES"
Released
in 2001 at the Salt Lake City Narrow Gauge convention. Based on
a number of structures around the Idaho Springs area of Colorado.
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Kit #10 2003
"B.Johnson
Leather Works"
2003 at
the Denver NG Convention release. Is one of the most
popular kits that I've produced, due in large part to the design and
stone work done by
Phil Hodeges.
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Kit #9 2002 "A Block
of Buildings"
Released at the 2002 NG
Convention in Rhode Island.
Based on
a block of structures in Black Hawk.
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Kit #11 2004
"Hodges Pharmacy"
Released in 2004 at the San Jose Narrow
Gauge convention. Based on a structure I had previously
done in "S" scale for the Building & Structure Co.
called "Hodges Hardware."
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Kit #12 2004
"ACME Dynamite"
Based on a model from the
early 70's that appeared in Model Railroading magazine. This was
the first year that I produced two kits in the same year.
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Kit #13 2005
"WILLS Saddlery & Leather Goods"
Released in 2005 at the NG
Convention in Detroit. Based on a model built by
Laurie Greene for a contest at the Australian Narrow Gauge Convention.
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Kit #14 2005
"Village Groceries"
Released in 2005 at the NG
Convention in Detroit. Based on plans in an early
Model Railroader. Original is in Wasco Illinois. A version
was also built by Mic Greenberg that appeared in the Gazette.
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Kit #15, 16, 17 & 18 2006
"Assay Office, Bakery and Post Office"
Released in 2006 at the NG
Convention in Durango. Inspiration for the Assay office came
from plans I had seen by Al Armitage. The Bakery is similar to a store
in Silver Plume CO and a number of other small stores of the
era. The Newspaper is based on the original old newspaper building in Crested
Butte, Co. Each kit was available separately OR as a three
pack. When purchased as a set (Kit#18), a bonus shed was included.
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Kit #19 2007
"On30 Engine House"
Went on sale, in April, at the Mid-Western NG show in Ohio.
An optional detail pack, designed by Gary Cerrone, was also available
for this kit
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Kit #20 2007
"Schnebly Mining Supply"
Released at the 2007 NG
Convention in Portland Maine. Based on an HO model built by Lowell Ross.
At Lowell's request the model is named after his grandfather.
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Kit #20 HO
"Schnebly Mining Supply"
My first venture into the HO market. Same design
(basically) as the O scale version. Only 50 of these will be made.
Possibly more later.
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Kit #21 2008
"the Black smith Shop"
Released at the 2008 NG
Convention in Portland Oregon. Loosely based on the shop at the Sierra
Railroad.
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Kit #23 2009
"the Station Scene"
Released at the 2009 NG Convention
in Colorado Springs, CO.. The station was designed by Phil Hodges.
The station, work shed and outhouse/coal shed all came in one
kit.
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Kit #22 2008
"J. Hunter Mercantile"
Released at the 2008 NG
Convention in Portland Oregon. Based on a model built by Australian
model builder John Hunter.
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Kit #24 2010
"the Scrap Yard"
To be released at the 2010 NG Convention
in St. Louis, MO.
Based on a model built by
Nick Ogden.
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Kit #25 2010
"Majestic Theatre"
To be released at the 2010 NG Convention
in St. Louis, MO.
Price: $115 |
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Kit #26 2011
"Union Hotel"
To be released at the 2011 NG
Convention in Hickory N.C.
Price $210 |
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Kit #27 2011
"Station Diner"
To be released at the 2011 NG
Convention in Hickory N.C.
Great companion to the Hotel.
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