Anyone try a Micro Structure building from Miller Engineering??

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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I need a cute little house. They seem to have one, but the price is high and brass construction would be new to me. I am looking for some people with experiences in these areas.

http://www.microstru.com/HO-V-606.html

Thanks as always.

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I’m not sure I’d call a Victorian of that size “little” although it is cute.

Have you looked up the Atlas “Lovely Ladies” houses -

Kate’s Colonial:
http://www.atlasrr.com/Trackmisc/hokatehouse.htm

Barb’s Bungalow:
http://www.atlasrr.com/Trackmisc/hobarbhouse.htm

Kim’s Classic American:
http://www.atlasrr.com/Trackmisc/hokimhouse.htm

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I have atempted unsuccessfully[:(] to build two commercial building.

This is not really meant to be a criticism. They are a fine product and I have seen beautiful models made from them. It is just that metal is not my thing. I prefer wood, paper, plastic, plaster and resin models.

The details are flat compared to othe materials (probably closer to scale thickness). Proper painting is important to make them look right.

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I havn’t built any of their buildings, but I did build a billboard frame for one of their animated signs. It is a bend to break apart/put tab a in slot a/glue with CA (crazy glue). First time I tried this and it came out great! Good luck!

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Sounds like this is not a very popular product. Is it the cost, the looks or the difficulty to build??