Scenery & Structures

Craftsman Kit

A detailed model kit requiring advanced skills and techniques to complete.

Full Definition

Craftsman kits represent the pinnacle of model kit building, requiring substantial skill to complete. They typically include wood, card stock, and cast metal parts that must be cut, fitted, and finished by the modeler. Results reward the effort with unique, highly detailed models unavailable any other way.

Examples

•A Bar Mills or South River Modelworks kit can take weeks to build properly

Tips & Best Practices

Start with simpler kits before tackling complex craftsman projects

Related Terms

Kit

An unassembled model requiring construction by the modeler.

Scratchbuilding

Building models from raw materials rather than from kits.

Structure

Buildings and other constructed features on a layout, from industries to houses.

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