It has been too long since I have put together an Archistories building kit, and just the other day I was hoping for a new release; my wish was granted two-fold with the release of a signal tower in two versions: 1. 101161- Dorpeder/Moosbach brick construction variant one and 2. 102161- Kallental/Biberbach open timber variant two.
Archistories 101161
Archistories 102161
*Photos courtesy of Archistories.
If you have not assembled an Archistories kit let me tell you to get on board and put one of these kits together. Realism with fine detailing and historical accuracy are built into each kit. Plus the best build instructions of any building kit out there for ‘Z’. The novice who takes their time and enjoys the journey will produce a building so fine family and friends will take note that this hobby of your’s is serious business.
Archistories granted permission to use two of their company photographs in this post. The photographs illustrate how nicely these buildings can look in a railroad diorama whose design and construction is equivalent fun to running trains. And very satisfactory investment of time!
Laser cut fiber buildings are the next generation, this and other developments in ‘Z’ are getting scale model railroading closer and closer to the prototype.
I ordered both kits the other day from Z Scale Hobo, they should arrive any minute although my postman is on holiday so hopefully these minutes will not pass into hours. Can you tell I am anxious to start building these signal towers????
In the meantime as I continue to wait let me mention a few words about ZScaleHobo.com. Simply posting a link to this store would not be enough, in this day and age there are internet stores popping up all the time, but ZScaleHobo.com is not your typical online retailer of trains.
Here are some of the unique (not overstated) reasons to shop here: 1. enthusiastic specialist dealer/owner Frank 2. accurate inventory posted on the website 3. prompt shipping 4. variety of hard to find parts in stock 5. well rounded products by respected manufacturers including this one 6. best prices
You won’t find a better dealer of Z scale!
Here is a link to peruse the Archistories offerings at ZScaleHobo.com:
http://zscalehobo.com/archistories/archistories.html#Z-Scale
Time to go, I hear the postman. Question: which building should I start with?
Good luck and have fun!