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Scratch Building Supplies

72 scratch building supplies from Evergreen, Woodland Scenics, JTT and more.

Recommended Scratch Building Supplies

Yinkin
+Pack of 10 railroad spikes for multiple projects
+6.5-inch length suits larger scale-style builds
+Carbon steel construction for a durable metal look
−Rusting finish may not suit every project
No price recorded yet.
3DEXL
+Four-pack gives several spacing tools in one purchase
+67mm spacing set for parallel track alignment
+Sized for OO and HO scale railway layouts
−Only a single 67mm spacing size is provided
No price recorded yet.
Bullfrog Snot
+One ounce bottle adds traction to model train tires
+Plastic formula applies as a liquid coating
+Works on non-scale train accessory tires
−Single one ounce bottle covers a limited number of tires
No price recorded yet.
Woodland Scenics

Gray

+Gray blend suits railroad track ballast scenery
+Shaker container dispenses ballast in controlled amounts
+Holds 50 cubic inches of material
−Coarse grain is not suited to fine scale detail
No price recorded yet.
Gamers Grass

Multicolor

+2mm fibers suit fine scale ground cover
+Dark moss blend adds shaded foliage to scenery
+Multicolor blend gives varied texture on models
−Fine 2mm fibers may clump if not sealed
No price recorded yet.
Evergreen

White

+Tube sized at 7/32 inch for scale building work
+Thin-walled white plastic tube suits model construction
+Single tube length is simple to cut to size
−Only one tube size is included in this set
No price recorded yet.
Evergreen

Black

+Sized 150 x 300 mm for cutting building parts
+1.00 mm thickness for rigid structural pieces
+Two sheets included in each pack
−Thick 1.00 mm sheet is harder to cut by hand
No price recorded yet.
Evergreen

Green

+Hollow round plastic tubing for pipes and railings
+Plastic material is easy to cut and shape
+Size designation of 3/8 for scale structural details
−Tubing walls can crush if squeezed too hard
No price recorded yet.
Evergreen

White

+Thin 0.13 mm sheet for fine scale detail
+Sized 150 x 300 mm for cutting smaller parts
+Three sheets included in each pack
−Very thin sheet can tear during handling
No price recorded yet.
Evergreen

White

+Sized 150 x 300 mm for cutting building parts
+0.50 mm thickness for sturdier structural pieces
+Three boards included in each pack
−Thicker board is harder to cut cleanly by hand
No price recorded yet.
Evergreen Scale Models

White

+Round plastic rod for modeling scratch-built structures
+Plastic material is easy to cut and shape
+Size designation of .040 for fine detail work
−Fine rod can bend or break under heavy handling
No price recorded yet.
Evergreen

Multicolor

+Thin plastic strip for siding, panels, and trim
+Plastic material is easy to cut and shape
+Multicolor pack offers several shades in one set
−Thin strips are fragile and can snap easily
No price recorded yet.
Evergreen Scale Models

White

+Thin plastic strip for siding, panels, and trim
+Plastic material is easy to cut and shape
+Ten-piece pack for multiple scratch-building projects
−Thin strips are fragile and can snap easily
No price recorded yet.
Evergreen
+Plastic strip suited to scale framing and trim
+Plastic material is easy to cut and shape
+Ten-piece pack for multiple scratch-building projects
−Strips bend easily if not supported during assembly
No price recorded yet.
Evergreen Scale Models

White

+Plastic strip suited to scale framing and trim
+Plastic material is easy to cut and shape
+Ten-piece pack for multiple scratch-building projects
−Strips can warp when exposed to strong heat
No price recorded yet.
Evergreen
+Wider plastic strip for structural and framing parts
+Plastic material is easy to cut and shape
+Ten-piece pack for multiple scratch-building projects
−Heavier profile is less suited to very fine details
No price recorded yet.
Evergreen

Multicolor

+Assorted plastic sheet pieces for mixed modeling needs
+Plastic material is easy to cut and shape
+Multicolor pack offers several shades in one set
−Mixed assortment may not match a specific size need
No price recorded yet.
Evergreen
+Styrene angle for building corners and joints
+Size of 1.5mm (0.06 inch) for scale detail work
+Styrene material is easy to cut and glue
−Small angle profile is delicate during handling
No price recorded yet.
Gulfmew

Silver

+Eighteen-pack gives enough clips for a full layout
+Compatible with Lionel, O-Gauge, and FasTrack systems
+Silver clips fasten track into cut-out grooves
−Only fits track systems with matching cut-out grooves
No price recorded yet.
Hamanaka

Gray

+Made of rubber for flexible stretch in models
+Thread measures 96 inches long
+Strip is 3/16 inch wide
−Thin thread can snap if overstretched
No price recorded yet.
Walthers Cornerstone

Red

+Dark red brick sheet is a scenery kit for HO scale
+Sheet adds realistic brick texture to model buildings
+Cornerstone line is made for model railroad scenes
−Brick pattern repeats across the sheet surface
No price recorded yet.
Woodland Scenics

Brown

+Fine ballast in a shaker for easy track application
+Brown ballast suits model railroad track beds
+Holds 50 cubic inches of ballast material
−Fine ballast can drift onto nearby scenery if not sealed
No price recorded yet.
Woodland Scenics
+12 by 24 inch sheet covers a large layout area
+Roadbed sheet provides a base for track
+N scale roadbed suits N gauge model railroads
−Sheet must be cut to fit smaller layout areas
No price recorded yet.
Woodland Scenics

White

+Pack includes 30 plaster cloth sheets
+Each sheet measures 8 by 12 inches
+Plaster cloth shapes terrain and rock formations
−Plaster sets quickly once wetted and must be worked fast
No price recorded yet.
Woodland Scenics

Black

+Rock mold makes outcropping castings for scenery
+Mold measures 5 by 7 inches
+Black mold holds detail for rock texture
−Mold fits only one rock shape at a time
No price recorded yet.
Evemodel

White

+Pack of 10 sheets for multiple scratch-building projects
+0.5mm thickness suits fine detail work
+White styrene sheets are easy to paint or weather
No price recorded yet.
Bachmann Trains

Silver

+Built-in shutoff controls ballast flow while spreading
+Designed as an HO scale layout accessory
+Spreads ballast evenly along track beds
No price recorded yet.
Bachmann Trains

Red

+Hand-held design cleans track without a power connection
+Works with N, HO, and On30 scale track
+Red handle makes the tool easy to spot
No price recorded yet.

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