Building Kits
Choose from a wide variety of kits that include basic structures, all-inclusive kits with decals and details, partially constructed kits that include accessories or try our modular buildings and kits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the glue not working to adhere the building walls?
Prior to adhering building pieces together, always wash pieces with warm soapy water to remove any residue. If they still do not adhere, try using a more aggressive plastic cement. Test plastic cement on the back of a building piece. Put a few drops of plastic cement, wait 5-10 seconds, touch with finger, if not sticky and gooey there may be a problem with the cement.
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How do I prevent the walls of my buildings from glowing and light leaking from seams?
Use the Just Plug Light Block Kit. Apply Masking Paint to interior walls to keep the building from glowing. Press the included Ribbon Putty into interior corners, joints, and along the bottom edges of structures to seal the seams.
Click here to see a video on using the Light Block Kit to prevent glow.
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How do I remove acrylic or enamel paint from my DPM building?
Poly S™ Easy-Lift-Off will remove paint without harming plastic. It is kind of a slow process but it works.
*Poly S is a Testor Corporation trademark
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What color and types of paints were used on the following DPM structures? Corner Turret Building, Erik's Emporium and Reed's Books.
All paints used are Floquil®*.
Corner Turret Building
Brick - mix the following and apply with an airbrush:
- SP Daylight Orange
- ATSF Mineral Brown
Molding - (brush on) CN Gray
Roof of turret - Stainless Steel poly
Apply morter wash mixture over brick area as follows:
1 part - concrete, polly
9 parts - alcohol
7 parts - water
2 drops - dish soap
Reed Books
Brick - Depot Buff...apply with an airbrush
Molding - (brush on) CN Gray
Apply morter wash mixture (see above)
Eriks Emporium
Brick - use morter wash
Molding - Depot Buff
Over windows and below - Concrete
All three buildings have following also:
Roofs - Grimmy Black
Aging - use black and brown oil chalks*Floquil is a Testors Corporation registered trademark.
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No decals were included with the DPM building kit I purchased. I can't find them on your site, what do I use?
Decals are not included with the basic DPM Building Kits. We do offer a complete line of Dry Transfer Decals and Model Graphics that include a wide array of letters, numbers and signage to meet your needs.
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The back wall of some DPM kits is too wide, what should I do to correct this?
The back walls appear wider due to draft angles. Draft angles are necessary for removing the walls from the mold. Following the kit instructions, sand beveled edges (draft angles) on walls until flat and fit squarely together.
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What paint colors were used to paint Sicken Tire Company model that is on the front of the box?
Below are the paint colors used to paint the Landmark Structure Building Kit - Sicken Tire Company. Additional painting and weathering tips can be found on the back of the instructions booklet.Building Base Color: Floquil® - Depot BuffRandom Bricks: Polly Scale™ - Earth BrownTrim above Windows: Polly Scale - Vermont GreenApply a Weathering Wash on top of dried base color. Using a paintbrush, dab on small amounts of wash (formula follows) until desired look is achieved. Sponge off excess.
Formula: Mix 1-part acrylic paint (color suggestion: concrete or aged concrete), 12-parts rubbing alcohol, 8-parts water and 1 drop liquid dish soap. -
What material are the building structures made of?
Our Buildings and Building Kits are mainly injection-molded styrene. Some of the building details are molded slick plastic.
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Do you have any painting and weathering tips for your building kits?
Yes, we do!Colors are your choice, but we recommend natural brick colors such as rust, tan or other earth tones. Paint door and window trim the same color as the brick or a contrasting color.Painting
Airbrush or Hand-brush: Flat finish paint
Aerosol: Flat finish spray paintInterior LightingBuildings may not be light-ready, but some modelers are adept at adding lighting. If lighting a building, reduce interior glare by painting interior walls and underside of roof flat earth-tone color.Weathering
Weathering Wash: Using a paintbrush, dab on small amounts of wash (formula follows) until desired look is achieved. Sponge off excess.
Formula: Mix 1-part acrylic paint (color suggestion: concrete or aged concrete), 12-parts rubbing alcohol, 8-parts water and 1 drop liquid dish soap.
Airbrush: Lightly spray thinned flat black paint (color suggestion: grimy black) to areas where natural discoloration can occur (near windows, chimneys, etc.).
Chalk: Rub a dark color of pastel chalk (color suggestion: gray, black, brown, etc.) on sandpaper to create a chalk dust. Using a paintbrush, dab chalk dust where discoloration can occur. -
What colors were used to paint Sonny's Super Service Building Kit pictured on the box?
Below are the paint colors used to paint the Landmark Structure Building Kit - Sonny's Super Service . Additional painting and weathering tips can be found on the back of the instructions booklet.Building Base Color: Floquil® - Wisconsin Central GoldRoof: Floquil - Daylight RedRandom Bricks: Polly Scale™ - Earth Brown
Trim: Polly Scale - TTX YellowApply a Weathering Wash on top of dried base color and roof. Using a paintbrush, dab on small amounts of wash (formula follows) until desired look is achieved. Sponge off excess.
Formula: Mix 1-part acrylic paint (color suggestion: concrete or aged concrete), 12-parts rubbing alcohol, 8-parts water and 1 drop liquid dish soap. -
What are the ratios of the different scales?
Model Scales
G = 1:24
O = 1:48
S = 1:64
OO = 1:76.2
HO = 1:87
N = 1:160
Z = 1:220
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Can I "scribe" and "snap" the DPM wall material?
Yes, you can.
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Why is the glue not working to adhere the building walls?
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HO Scale
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the glue not working to adhere the building walls?
Prior to adhering building pieces together, always wash pieces with warm soapy water to remove any residue. If they still do not adhere, try using a more aggressive plastic cement. Test plastic cement on the back of a building piece. Put a few drops of plastic cement, wait 5-10 seconds, touch with finger, if not sticky and gooey there may be a problem with the cement.
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How do I prevent the walls of my buildings from glowing and light leaking from seams?
Use the Just Plug Light Block Kit. Apply Masking Paint to interior walls to keep the building from glowing. Press the included Ribbon Putty into interior corners, joints, and along the bottom edges of structures to seal the seams.
Click here to see a video on using the Light Block Kit to prevent glow.
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How do I remove acrylic or enamel paint from my DPM building?
Poly S™ Easy-Lift-Off will remove paint without harming plastic. It is kind of a slow process but it works.
*Poly S is a Testor Corporation trademark
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No decals were included with the DPM building kit I purchased. I can't find them on your site, what do I use?
Decals are not included with the basic DPM Building Kits. We do offer a complete line of Dry Transfer Decals and Model Graphics that include a wide array of letters, numbers and signage to meet your needs.
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The back wall of some DPM kits is too wide, what should I do to correct this?
The back walls appear wider due to draft angles. Draft angles are necessary for removing the walls from the mold. Following the kit instructions, sand beveled edges (draft angles) on walls until flat and fit squarely together.
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What material are the building structures made of?
Our Buildings and Building Kits are mainly injection-molded styrene. Some of the building details are molded slick plastic.
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What paint colors were used to paint Rocky's Tavern.
The Scenic Details kit Rocky's Tavern was painted with the following paint colors.Brick Walls (base color) - Floquil® “Brick”
Random Bricks – Polly Scale™ “Antique White” and “Rail Brown”
Stone along bottom of walls – Polly Scale “CN Gray” and “Aged Concrete”Weather the structure with a Weathering Wash. Mix 1-part acrylic paint (Concrete or Aged Concrete), 12-parts rubbing alcohol, 8-parts water and 1 drop liquid dish soap. Using a paintbrush, dab on small amounts of wash until desired look is achieved. Sponge off excess. -
Do you have any painting and weathering tips for your building kits?
Yes, we do!Colors are your choice, but we recommend natural brick colors such as rust, tan or other earth tones. Paint door and window trim the same color as the brick or a contrasting color.Painting
Airbrush or Hand-brush: Flat finish paint
Aerosol: Flat finish spray paintInterior LightingBuildings may not be light-ready, but some modelers are adept at adding lighting. If lighting a building, reduce interior glare by painting interior walls and underside of roof flat earth-tone color.Weathering
Weathering Wash: Using a paintbrush, dab on small amounts of wash (formula follows) until desired look is achieved. Sponge off excess.
Formula: Mix 1-part acrylic paint (color suggestion: concrete or aged concrete), 12-parts rubbing alcohol, 8-parts water and 1 drop liquid dish soap.
Airbrush: Lightly spray thinned flat black paint (color suggestion: grimy black) to areas where natural discoloration can occur (near windows, chimneys, etc.).
Chalk: Rub a dark color of pastel chalk (color suggestion: gray, black, brown, etc.) on sandpaper to create a chalk dust. Using a paintbrush, dab chalk dust where discoloration can occur. -
What colors were used to paint Sonny's Super Service Building Kit pictured on the box?
Below are the paint colors used to paint the Landmark Structure Building Kit - Sonny's Super Service . Additional painting and weathering tips can be found on the back of the instructions booklet.Building Base Color: Floquil® - Wisconsin Central GoldRoof: Floquil - Daylight RedRandom Bricks: Polly Scale™ - Earth Brown
Trim: Polly Scale - TTX YellowApply a Weathering Wash on top of dried base color and roof. Using a paintbrush, dab on small amounts of wash (formula follows) until desired look is achieved. Sponge off excess.
Formula: Mix 1-part acrylic paint (color suggestion: concrete or aged concrete), 12-parts rubbing alcohol, 8-parts water and 1 drop liquid dish soap. -
What are the ratios of the different scales?
Model Scales
G = 1:24
O = 1:48
S = 1:64
OO = 1:76.2
HO = 1:87
N = 1:160
Z = 1:220
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Can I "scribe" and "snap" the DPM wall material?
Yes, you can.
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Why is the glue not working to adhere the building walls?
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O Scale
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is the glue not working to adhere the building walls?
Prior to adhering building pieces together, always wash pieces with warm soapy water to remove any residue. If they still do not adhere, try using a more aggressive plastic cement. Test plastic cement on the back of a building piece. Put a few drops of plastic cement, wait 5-10 seconds, touch with finger, if not sticky and gooey there may be a problem with the cement.
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How do I prevent the walls of my buildings from glowing and light leaking from seams?
Use the Just Plug Light Block Kit. Apply Masking Paint to interior walls to keep the building from glowing. Press the included Ribbon Putty into interior corners, joints, and along the bottom edges of structures to seal the seams.
Click here to see a video on using the Light Block Kit to prevent glow.
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How do I remove acrylic or enamel paint from my DPM building?
Poly S™ Easy-Lift-Off will remove paint without harming plastic. It is kind of a slow process but it works.
*Poly S is a Testor Corporation trademark
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I purchased a DPM O scale building kit and one of the walls is warped. Is there any way to flatten it?
The walls and details in the DPM O Scale Building Kits Birdie's Tavern, Kirsten's Corner Cafe, and Aunt Eleanor's House are hand-cast in high quality casting resin and can become warped due to storage conditions. It is possible to flatten the walls, but it will take a little time.Lay wall flat on a cookie sheet, detailed side facing up. Place in a cold oven and heat to 250º F. When temperature has been reached, turn oven off and allow piece to cool to room temperature inside oven (approximately 12 hours). Do not open the oven door while cooling, as this could cause further warping.
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No decals were included with the DPM building kit I purchased. I can't find them on your site, what do I use?
Decals are not included with the basic DPM Building Kits. We do offer a complete line of Dry Transfer Decals and Model Graphics that include a wide array of letters, numbers and signage to meet your needs.
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The back wall of some DPM kits is too wide, what should I do to correct this?
The back walls appear wider due to draft angles. Draft angles are necessary for removing the walls from the mold. Following the kit instructions, sand beveled edges (draft angles) on walls until flat and fit squarely together.
-
What material are the building structures made of?
Our Buildings and Building Kits are mainly injection-molded styrene. Some of the building details are molded slick plastic.
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Do you have any painting and weathering tips for your building kits?
Yes, we do!Colors are your choice, but we recommend natural brick colors such as rust, tan or other earth tones. Paint door and window trim the same color as the brick or a contrasting color.Painting
Airbrush or Hand-brush: Flat finish paint
Aerosol: Flat finish spray paintInterior LightingBuildings may not be light-ready, but some modelers are adept at adding lighting. If lighting a building, reduce interior glare by painting interior walls and underside of roof flat earth-tone color.Weathering
Weathering Wash: Using a paintbrush, dab on small amounts of wash (formula follows) until desired look is achieved. Sponge off excess.
Formula: Mix 1-part acrylic paint (color suggestion: concrete or aged concrete), 12-parts rubbing alcohol, 8-parts water and 1 drop liquid dish soap.
Airbrush: Lightly spray thinned flat black paint (color suggestion: grimy black) to areas where natural discoloration can occur (near windows, chimneys, etc.).
Chalk: Rub a dark color of pastel chalk (color suggestion: gray, black, brown, etc.) on sandpaper to create a chalk dust. Using a paintbrush, dab chalk dust where discoloration can occur. -
What are the ratios of the different scales?
Model Scales
G = 1:24
O = 1:48
S = 1:64
OO = 1:76.2
HO = 1:87
N = 1:160
Z = 1:220
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Can I "scribe" and "snap" the DPM wall material?
Yes, you can.
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Why is the glue not working to adhere the building walls?
