Building kits

[DavidEnghauser]

Prior to this time I have been using the Metcalfe card kits, which I have found to be very nice. What other companies are recommended? Any thoughts on downloadable kits and which do you recommend. I am using oo gauge.

Thank you,
David

[Malcolm 0-6-0]

There are a couple of others, e.g. -

https://scalescenes.com/railscenes/

http://www.modelrailwayscenery.com/building-kits/

To be frank these types of downloadable models are what you make of them. They aren't easy things to get right and like Metcalfe they need you to add details and make modifications to remove their inherent two dimensionality.

I have used not them, however I have made use of their printed brick sheet. On balance though I prefer working with styrene like that produced by Wills.

[Brian]

Hi
I have used Scalesceens downloadable and then print yourself kits considerably. So long as you assemble them carefully and according to the instructions and use both the correct thickness of card and glue to stick the printed sheets to the card they make some really excellent kits.
You can see many of their kits pictured on my layouts on my web site. Both Elmswood and West Haven which used many Scalesceens kits! Along with Superquick and Metcalfe card kits intermixed with cast resin items.

[hblmadt]

Some good ones to try from wordsworth model club website have pdf's to try and kingsway models also some free ones

[Bandit Mick]

Kits are a good starting point especially if you are new to modelling. As Malcolm said, the small details you add later or the additions you make is what changes their 2D ness and makes them more individual to your layout. Then as you get more confident you can make more mods until you feel you can have a go at scratchbuilding.

[Mountain Goat]

I know a very good inbetween in regards to kits that are easy to work on and close to scratchbuilding. Resin kits. Smallbrook Studio do resin kits in a few scales including 00 gauge. Resin is easily worked, glued with superglue and any mistakes can be corrected using DAS modelling clay.
I have to ammend this. You are referring to buildings rather then rolling stock and locos. Maybe Smallbrook Studio are not what you are looking for.