Does anyone remember this structure?

[robertn]

I don't know where this house design originated, but I seem to remember an HO-scale plastic structure kit from around 1970 that looked exactly like this.

Anybody else remember this?

 

[Iron Horseman]

I don't know where this house design originated, but I seem to remember an HO-scale plastic structure kit from around 1970 that looked exactly like this.

Anybody else remember this?

Yes, seems it was called something mundain like "modern house".

 

[otiscnj]

Bachmann made it, or something like it.

 

[KB02]

Bachmann made the "Contemporary House."

 

[migalyto]

I searched all over to try to find it. The first thing I thought of when I seen the thumbnail, was the Brady bunch house. I searched Bachmann, lifelike, Plasticville, and Model Power. Could not find this exact house under any of those companies. Where did you acquire the picture? It may help us do a more thorough search.

 

[Jim 68cuda]

The Plasticville HO "contemporary house" is probably the closest house to the one in your picture. I actually ran across a book of home plans back in the 70's or 80's that actually had plans for the Plasticville house. The Plasticville design must have been borrowed directly from the architect.
In the 60's and 70's Faller made some small structures of similar design as well, but with a bit more of a European look.
Here's the original box art from the Plasticville house.
http://www.toytrain.com/plasticville/type3box/2976.jpg
Here's what the box artwork with photo looked like in the 70's and 80's.
https://www.etsy.com/sg-en/listing/...search_query=plasticville&ref=sr_gallery-1-25

If you're looking for more of a Brady Bunch house, in the 70's and 80's, Like Like made the "Kramer House" in HO that looked more like the house on the TV show.
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/kramer-split-level-home-life-like-504256351
Life like also made a smaller Split Level house that was somewhat similar in appearance.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Life-Like-...h=item546619ba0c:g:0~sAAOSwWMNbp8oq:rk:2:pf:0

 

[otiscnj]

I don't think its in Bachmann's current HO line up, but perhaps they still make it in N. It was never offered in O/S, that I recall(at least from the early 1970's onward). Its possible to find these at 'train shows/swap meets,' plus maybe online, used.

 

[Gary B]

No, it's still avaiable from Bachmann currently. Here's my take on it and the Atlas Kramer House. The later I purchased built up so I only spruced it up and landscaped.

 

[Gary B]

I just located an article I had on the Contemporary Home from a magazine at that time. Who says Plasticville is not prototypical?

 

[autocoach]

I suppose one could squeeze a layout into the family room. But all those windows would be a problem.

 

[otiscnj]

Gary B, thanks for posting the article! Never saw that before-very interesting. Bachmann on the cutting edge in the 1970's. They were the first to come out with a Metroliner in HO, fwiw.

 

[Iron Horseman]

I just located an article I had on the Contemporary Home from a magazine at that time.

I find it interesting how housing size and style has changed through the years. This is advertised as large economy style. The rooms are so small, it has such a linear floor plan, and the design is so enclosed.

 

[Railrunner130]

This could be a neat project to modernize.

 

[Ted Lewis]

I don't know where this house design originated, but I seem to remember an HO-scale plastic structure kit from around 1970 that looked exactly like this.

Anybody else remember this?

Is this it? Plasticville made it. Bachmann owns that line now, i think.

 

[Jim 68cuda]

Is this it? Plasticville made it. Bachmann owns that line now, i think.

Yes, thats it.

 

[railBuilderDhd]

Made me think of the Bady Bunch house. Lol
Dave

 

[stevefuji]

I just located an article I had on the Contemporary Home from a magazine at that time. Who says Plasticville is not prototypical?View attachment 32004View attachment 32005

The Bachmann contemporary house was my dream home since early childhood. It's amazing to find out that a real plan for that house actually existed. I wonder if those plans are still available.

 

[Railrunner130]

What we did is take some pics from the internet with a few design changes to an architect and he designed the house we're in. What's shown above could easily be done the same way.

 

[GeeTee]

I just located an article I had on the Contemporary Home from a magazine at that time. Who says Plasticville is not prototypical?View attachment 32004View attachment 32005

Somewhat reminicent of a Frank Loyd Wright Usonian. , rectangular fireplace/chimmeys , partially enclosed decks ,open floor plan, lots of windows . Late 30's thru early 50's https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usonia

 

[Gary B]

Actually, I have seen the obituary of the architect of this house, sorry I don't remember his name. Seems he built thousands of houses and apartments on the east coast. Pretty famous guy. Definitely a little Wright influence. On my railroad as a kid, this was 'my house'.