Recent content by downtowndeco

Clark Kooning put together this great tutorial for all hydrocal first timers. He walks you through step by step, holding your hand along the way. I want people who have never tried one of our kits before to take the plunge, so here's a special offer. Place any order over $75 (HO, N or O...

Yes, of course, sidewalks it is. Just remind me when you order, OK? :) Randy

After a year and half of delay due to pandemic issues, Ramones Storage & Salvage is finally shipping. One part "American Pickers", one part "Hoarders", this would be the perfect place to display & get rid of all of the junk you've collected over the years. :) Kit includes beautifully detailed...

New from Downtown Deco. Ramones Storage & Salvage. HO Scale. One part "American Pickers", one part "Hoarders". This building would be the perfect place to stash all of the odds and ends of junk you've collected over the years into one, coherent scene. You get everything shown but the figures &...

Here is the tutorial for our new hydrocal detail castings. We're also running a special on this 60 piece set. Buy 2 sets and I'll send a 3rd set no charge. At the end of this tutorial I'll post the ordering info. I started by spray painting the box castings flat tan, the junk piles w/dark gray...

Ever wanted to try a hydrocal kit but were afraid you'd screw it up? Here's your chance to dip your toe in without risking too much. Here's the special. Pick up one of our new "Lindsey's Groceries" kits today and not only will we also throw in an a 2nd, alternative sign set but we'll also throw...

I'm scrambling to get these pilot models done for a catalog deadline. Ladies and gentlemen, I present "Von Eerie's Family Restaurant". I have to finish the roof details but this will give you the general idea. This will be available in HO, N & O scales. Check out the menu in the front windows. ...

I shrunk the awning a bit.

The HO Scale Downtown Overlook pilot model is finished. The ducting on the roof is cast as one piece for simplicity. I'll do an official photo shoot in a few days but i thought you'd guys would like to see finished pilot on the workbench. As always, the master patterns are carved one brick at a...

But just a peek. 3 new kits on the way. More pics in a few days when the pilot models are finished.

This will be shipping in 2 or 3 weeks. I put a lot of time into the pattern work & I'm really happy with the way this one came out. It will retail at under $50. Super simple construction, devastatingly realistic. Questions? Cheers! Randy Pepprock Downtown Deco www.downtowndeco.com...

This is the pilot model of our next HO kit. I hope to start shipping in 3 weeks or so. It's called, "Gone Bust Block". Change the signs a bit & it'll pretty much fit in any era. [/URL] [/URL] [/URL] [/URL] Randy Pepprock www.downtowndeco.com

Our local alternative weekly paper did a nice article on model railroading & craftsman kits. I even got my mug on the cover. I figure any press on model railroading is good press so I'll take it. Hope you like it...

I got some of the laser cut parts today & got a little more work done on the pilot model. The facade is not glued in place yet. Randy Pepprock Downtown Deco

Here are some pics of the pilot model which is under construction. It will get a laser cut wood facade. The blacked in windows get laser cut "boarded up" inserts. I've listed a few sets of the raw castings on ebay for those that want to get a head start. Randy Pepprock...