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SierraWest Scale Models is a small company founded on the principle that my customers are like myself. I want the highest quality products available to the fine scale modeler. No compromise is made in the design and manufacturing of my kits. I utilize the latest technology and work extensively with computers to insure accuracy in all phases of design.
SWSM was founded in January of 1995 and my first kit BlueSky Company was released later that year. I selected resin as my main medium and have since then expanded to include resin and metal castings in my kits. The ability to use both materials has enabled me to offer the widest possible range of castings in the market today. The techniques I use to paint and weather the castings yields a detail part with texture and character. But resin was not a substitute for quality stripwood! Sound scratch building techniques combined with my unique castings make for the finest craftsmen kits available.
SierraWest OnLine is a large site containing a wealth of modeling information and hundreds of photographs. If you ever have a question please feel free to email me or better yet give me a call! To make your navigation of my site easier, I have provided a brief overview of several of the different main categories as well as a few frequently asked questions.
A complete listing of all SierraWest Craftsmen Kits. This includes limited run and signature kits.
A complete listing of all SierraWest O Scale kits including the CHB Models line.
A complete listing of all SierraWest Rolling Stock kits including the Backwoods Log Train Series in HOn3, HO Standard, and On3/On30.
Please visit the Gallery section where I have posted pictures of completed SierraWest kits provided by my wonderful customers! If you have pictures to contribute please call for instructions on how best to submit them.
Visit the clinic section and get a peek at some of my favorite techniques. My comprehensive instruction manuals provide more details on these and other types of weathering and building techniques.
How Do I Order?
Visit the How to Order page for more information.
How Can I Tell if a Kit is Available?
All kits that have sold out are listed as such. If the kit does not indicate sold out or future release it is available for purchase or reservation. All kits available for reservation will be indicated as such. If you have a doubt please contact me!
Can I Download and Print the Photographs?
A Great BIG YES! The photographs have been provided as a modeling aide and I encourage you to use them as such. Please do note however they cannot be used for commercial use, only for private modeling. If you would like to use an image for any other purpose including online auctions please contact me.