Custom model building, painting, and lettering
We can build, paint, or add lettering to any model kit available on the current market or any kit or assembled model you provide to us. An approximate cost estimation for a kit build (this is an estimator, not a calculator): $60 plus $1 per part plus $35 per color plus $35 for decals plus $35 for weathering plus size modifier: small +25, medium +50, large +75, very large (varies). Most of the custom jobs we do are paint jobs and/or decal jobs, not full builds. Contact us and we can give you a more precise figure.
Custom 3D model design and printing
Have an idea for a new model? We can work with you to design and 3D print your idea. If the item is something we would like to use in the future, we waive the design fee. Otherwise the design belongs to you. We reserve the right to one extra model for our own internal advertising and promotional use. Base cost for printing: project charge (typically $10)+ print time (typically $2 per hour)+ resin cost (typ $6/unit), + work prep time (at $35/hour). Contact us for design costs.
Train and Toy Repair and Restoration
We offer repair and restoration of almost all train types (anything we can get parts for plus anything we can make parts for) and for many antique toys and collectibles. This includes stripping and repainting if necessary and advisable (repainting may lower the collector's value).. We charge $35 per hour plus parts and supplies. This service is intended primarily as a restoration service, doing work requiring expertise and equipment not available to the average customer. Typical repairs amount to a thorough cleaning and lubrication which we can show the customer how to do himself or herself. .
Layout design and construction
We can design a custom train layout for your house or business. We have designed over 200 layouts since 2012. This process typically involves a meeting to determine your specific needs and wants but we have done the design process remotely with success. We can build a layout for you but we only build to our designs and we only build at our construction facility and then transport the layout in sections for installation. We can help you build your layout whether we designed it or not. This involves a series of classes or instruction demonstrations done at your location. This is how we do most of our work: in cooperation with a participating client. We can and have worked in any and every scale but we specialize in HO. Some of our work can be viewed in our gallery.
3D Model Kits
We produce and sell our own line of 3D Model kits. These are available from our online shop or from our Etsy store.