Structure Details

As model railroaders, we typically match the environment and scenery of our model railroad layout to a specific year or span of years. The railroad equipment we model, the vehicles... [Read more]

Recently, a discussion came up in our forum about random lighting for an N scale layout. That is, the random on and off of lights to enhance the illusion that a structure is occupied.... [Read more]

   I’ve been trying to do some relatively quick projects from things I already have on my self. I know some of you are still waiting on my PRR Tower build, but for now, that’s... [Read more]

Windows. Every structure has them, but because of production limitations in N scale, they can sometimes be made without window mullions — the horizontal and vertical dividers... [Read more]

Rooftops are one of the most neglected areas on a structure but usually the most visible.  So why do so many modelers neglect to detail them?  I know in my case it is one of the... [Read more]

When looking at vintage (or even moden) photographs, most urban structures over three stories in height have some form of fire escape system. In many cases, fire escapes are attached... [Read more]

The Bruce’s Bakery Build Contest — N Scale Limited’s first modeling contest — has come to a close. Thank you to everyone that has entered. The entries are listed... [Read more]

It’s a pool room and a hotel that I would not recomend. Basically I just did a paint job and added some signs and curtains printed on paper. I also added a billboard made from... [Read more]

This was made from two Bruce’s Bakery kits. The main modification was to the first floor. I removed the store fronts and added a foundation to raise the first floor. The ground... [Read more]

This is what I call Beyond the Ivy building.  Its one DPM Bruce’s Bakery building along with one Train Cat brass bleacher seat section.  Its modeled after Wrigleyville Apartments... [Read more]