Design Preservation Models

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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Another line that’s similar to the DPM’s are the Small Town structures.
http://www.walthers.com/exec/search?manu=699&split=30

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Loathar, that’s a nice looking model. It appears they are even less expensive than the DPM kits. How is the quality compared to DPM?

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I’ve got a box of DPM kits waiting to be built when I finally start building the main streets of three towns, but they’re easy to assemble and look great when signs and details are added. I used their modular parts to build the buildings shown below.

Wayne

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It looks great to me, Corey. After you get through detailing it it’s going to be first class. I can take you to streets near downtown that have buildings like that. Usually got For Lease signs in the window, or going out of business. Put an Urban Outdoorsman in the doorway and you got a winner… :slight_smile: Love the window shades!

There’s been so many great looking structures in this thread, I hope it keeps going. Not only do I see the DPM kits but I get ideas on sidewalks, streets and layouts in general.

So much to learn, so little time.

Jarrell

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Thanks. There about the same quality and construction of the DPM’s. 4 walls, roof, molded on windows. Separate multi-piece recessed front entrance. They’re a little more plain looking than the DPM’s, but I’ve seen these as low as $8 on sale. Good for side streets and kit bashing.

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Thanks Jarrell. I am very much in the early stages of learning to model. My problem is I’m not a detail man. I do better with broad strokes. That is why I haven’t added the rest of the details yet. From the looks of your modeling efforts so far, you will do much better than me.

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Secondhand , don’t deny the truth , yours absolutely look great , I too can take you around town and show you those buildings , has that great urban rundown look. I think you did them very nice. Couple other up above great work , we often forget the buildings and such that go with our trains , everyone concentrates on the loco’s and rolling stock. Nice work everyone.

Loathar , yep got some small towns too , they also are nice to work with.

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These are great model kits to build and lend themselves to kitbashing well.

BTW, this very topic was brought up back in March, plenty of the same or similar comments there too!

http://www.trains.com/TRC/CS/forums/1072502/ShowPost.aspx

Cheers,

Ryan

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Great job Secondhandmodeler,

It looks like Abandoned business on Notre-Dame street here in Old Montreal !!

How do you blackened the shop windows? Looks perfect to me. Just needs some decrepit signs over the windows…

Chris

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Chris, I sprayed the window glazing with matte medium, dull coat basically. I didn’t like the idea of being able to see into the buildings without detailed interiors. I figure, if I want to see in, I’ll replace the windows and add interiors or pictures of interiors. Frosting the windows works best with the building on it’s back. It took a few coats to get the coverage I wanted. Hope this helps.

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Miles Hale, MMR, did a DVD titled “Constructing DPM Building Kits”. It’s very good and after watching, you should have no problems building DPM kits. You can probably get a copy from www.ModelRailroadingUniversity.com

Bob Hayes

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Here’s the M.T. Arms Hotel from DPM. Very nice kit and fun to paint. I added the fire escape and will add more details as time progresses. Looking in the background, you can see a number of DPM buildings. The local hobby shop went out of business several years ago and I bought a bunch at half price.

Tom

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M.T. Arms Hotel… that’s a good 'un. The name I mean AND the model. [:D]

Thanks for the photo!

Jarrell

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Some N scale examples…

Lee

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Great photos.

I’ve got a few DPM buildings awaiting winter weather for construction (not prototypical–awaiting winter weather to begin construction–is it?), and seeing this thread is getting me ready to get to work!

Thanks for all the helpful tips, also.

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Here’s a couple of my DPM’s

A also second the comments about Smalltown USA. They’re nice kits as well.

Jim

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Jim, in your top photo… the smaller structure on the right… isn’t that their freight house? I like it’s shape. It could probably be any type business you’d want with the addition of a loading dock. Thanks for the photos!

Jarrell

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Yes, Jarrell, the one on the right is the freight house. That particular model has been through a couple of moves so it is a little worse for the wear, but it’s still one of my favorites.

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DPM kits are a great way to show others not familiar with the hobby that things don’t have to be ultra expensive. Heck if you spend the time painting the window frames, mortar and do some weathering, the cost per hour is very very low.

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I can’t take credit for the name. That’s DPM’s name for the hotel. Thanks for the kind words on the building.

Tom