the O Scale Dueling Shacks

Craftsman Kit University

An Introduction to the Award Winning SierraWest
Construction and Weathering Methods
- Made in Small Batches and Limited Quantities -
Limited Edition Craftsman Kit Number 310

SierraWest Scale Models

Updated with a HUGE Selection of 3D Printed Details!



SierraWest Scale Models O Scale Dueling ShacksWhatever scale you model in, O Scale is the perfect size to practice new techniques and sharpen your skills. Then you can apply these to the scale you model in! Each shack was designed to introduce the latest techniques using simple to obtain materials and tools. New modelers will gain confidence and acquire great new abilities. Experienced modelers will find these shacks the perfect way to sharpen their current skills and prepare for a large build. These shacks are the best way for a modeler building simple laser cut kits to step up and bring your modeling to a whole new level by applying the many lessons learned from my Dueling Shacks.

The Dueling Shacks are Not About Scale
They're About Learning New Methods and Techniques
The O Scale Dueling Shack Kit Includes:
Over 50 of my famous resin and metal detail castings, each one hand-made by me personally. Laser cut sub-walls, doors, windows, horseshoes, door hinges, and mylar window "glass", tarpaper, stripwood, corrugated metal, brass wire and a vintage sign sheet with labels for bottles, paint cans, and a vintage pin up girl calendar.


O Scale Dueling Shacks
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Everything Pictured is Included Except Senery

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I founded SierraWest in 1995 and have been a one man operation since day one. I make everything by hand to my exacting standards and know you will be pleased with your kit! I will never sacrifice quality for speed and always provide exceptional customer service and support including fast response to emails and phone calls. I am always here if you have any questions so please feel free to contact me anytime before or after you order. Thank you sincerely for you support! Each shack measures around 4" x 5" and both are brimming with classic SierraWest clutter and charm. Well over 50 resin and metal detail castings are enclosed including several new parts exclusive to the Dueling Shacks. Don't be fooled by the Shacks small appearance. These are complete craftsman kits, the same one's that I use in my hands on "Craftsman Kit University" clinics. Each with its own fully detailed construction manual loaded with tons of clear, concise step by step instructions and large photographs. These SierraWest Shacks provide the perfect introduction to my award winning techniques including staining, weathering and aging stripwood, board on board modeling techniques, painting and weathering corrugated aluminum, brand new doors and windows, painting, detailing, and weathering resin and metal castings, working with tarpaper, rafter detailing, sign weathering, and scenery creation, and more...

My comprehensive and complete instruction manual will guide you step by step through each phase of construction including staining, weathering and aging stripwood, board on board modeling techniques, painting and weathering corrugated aluminum, painting, detailing, and weathering resin and metal castings, working with my brand new doors and windows, tarpaper, rafter detailing, sign weathering, and scenery creation. Regardless of the scale you model in, this is the perfect kit to learn and practice my techniques and methods, gain confidence, and sharpen and perfect your skills.