Buildings
O scale offers basic structure kits and modular pieces to build anything you want.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I prevent the walls of my buildings from glowing and light leaking from seams?
Use the Just Plug Light Block Kit. Apply Masking Paint to interior walls to keep the building from glowing. Press the included Ribbon Putty into interior corners, joints, and along the bottom edges of structures to seal the seams.
Click here to see a video on using the Light Block Kit to prevent glow.
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What material are the building structures made of?
Our Buildings and Building Kits are mainly injection-molded styrene. Some of the building details are molded slick plastic.
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What are the ratios of the different scales?
Model Scales
G = 1:24
O = 1:48
S = 1:64
OO = 1:76.2
HO = 1:87
N = 1:160
Z = 1:220
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How do I prevent the walls of my buildings from glowing and light leaking from seams?
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Building Kits
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I prevent the walls of my buildings from glowing and light leaking from seams?
Use the Just Plug Light Block Kit. Apply Masking Paint to interior walls to keep the building from glowing. Press the included Ribbon Putty into interior corners, joints, and along the bottom edges of structures to seal the seams.
Click here to see a video on using the Light Block Kit to prevent glow.
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I purchased a DPM O scale building kit and one of the walls is warped. Is there any way to flatten it?
The walls and details in the DPM O Scale Building Kits Birdie's Tavern, Kirsten's Corner Cafe, and Aunt Eleanor's House are hand-cast in high quality casting resin and can become warped due to storage conditions. It is possible to flatten the walls, but it will take a little time.Lay wall flat on a cookie sheet, detailed side facing up. Place in a cold oven and heat to 250ยบ F. When temperature has been reached, turn oven off and allow piece to cool to room temperature inside oven (approximately 12 hours). Do not open the oven door while cooling, as this could cause further warping.
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No decals were included with the DPM building kit I purchased. I can't find them on your site, what do I use?
Decals are not included with the basic DPM Building Kits. We do offer a complete line of Dry Transfer Decals and Model Graphics that include a wide array of letters, numbers and signage to meet your needs.
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The back wall of some DPM kits is too wide, what should I do to correct this?
The back walls appear wider due to draft angles. Draft angles are necessary for removing the walls from the mold. Following the kit instructions, sand beveled edges (draft angles) on walls until flat and fit squarely together.
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What material are the building structures made of?
Our Buildings and Building Kits are mainly injection-molded styrene. Some of the building details are molded slick plastic.
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Do you have any painting and weathering tips for your building kits?
Yes, we do!Colors are your choice, but we recommend natural brick colors such as rust, tan or other earth tones. Paint door and window trim the same color as the brick or a contrasting color.Painting
Airbrush or Hand-brush: Flat finish paint
Aerosol: Flat finish spray paintInterior LightingBuildings may not be light-ready, but some modelers are adept at adding lighting. If lighting a building, reduce interior glare by painting interior walls and underside of roof flat earth-tone color.Weathering
Weathering Wash: Using a paintbrush, dab on small amounts of wash (formula follows) until desired look is achieved. Sponge off excess.
Formula: Mix 1-part acrylic paint (color suggestion: concrete or aged concrete), 12-parts rubbing alcohol, 8-parts water and 1 drop liquid dish soap.
Airbrush: Lightly spray thinned flat black paint (color suggestion: grimy black) to areas where natural discoloration can occur (near windows, chimneys, etc.).
Chalk: Rub a dark color of pastel chalk (color suggestion: gray, black, brown, etc.) on sandpaper to create a chalk dust. Using a paintbrush, dab chalk dust where discoloration can occur. -
What are the ratios of the different scales?
Model Scales
G = 1:24
O = 1:48
S = 1:64
OO = 1:76.2
HO = 1:87
N = 1:160
Z = 1:220
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Can I "scribe" and "snap" the DPM wall material?
Yes, you can.
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How do I prevent the walls of my buildings from glowing and light leaking from seams?
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Modular Structures
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I prevent the walls of my buildings from glowing and light leaking from seams?
Use the Just Plug Light Block Kit. Apply Masking Paint to interior walls to keep the building from glowing. Press the included Ribbon Putty into interior corners, joints, and along the bottom edges of structures to seal the seams.
Click here to see a video on using the Light Block Kit to prevent glow.
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What material are the building structures made of?
Our Buildings and Building Kits are mainly injection-molded styrene. Some of the building details are molded slick plastic.
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Do you have any painting and weathering tips for your building kits?
Yes, we do!Colors are your choice, but we recommend natural brick colors such as rust, tan or other earth tones. Paint door and window trim the same color as the brick or a contrasting color.Painting
Airbrush or Hand-brush: Flat finish paint
Aerosol: Flat finish spray paintInterior LightingBuildings may not be light-ready, but some modelers are adept at adding lighting. If lighting a building, reduce interior glare by painting interior walls and underside of roof flat earth-tone color.Weathering
Weathering Wash: Using a paintbrush, dab on small amounts of wash (formula follows) until desired look is achieved. Sponge off excess.
Formula: Mix 1-part acrylic paint (color suggestion: concrete or aged concrete), 12-parts rubbing alcohol, 8-parts water and 1 drop liquid dish soap.
Airbrush: Lightly spray thinned flat black paint (color suggestion: grimy black) to areas where natural discoloration can occur (near windows, chimneys, etc.).
Chalk: Rub a dark color of pastel chalk (color suggestion: gray, black, brown, etc.) on sandpaper to create a chalk dust. Using a paintbrush, dab chalk dust where discoloration can occur. -
Do your modular system wall sections have a brick detail or are they smooth?
N, HO and O scale Modular System Wall Sections have brick detail.
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What are the ratios of the different scales?
Model Scales
G = 1:24
O = 1:48
S = 1:64
OO = 1:76.2
HO = 1:87
N = 1:160
Z = 1:220
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Can I "scribe" and "snap" the DPM wall material?
Yes, you can.
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How do I prevent the walls of my buildings from glowing and light leaking from seams?
