Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video I will show you how I use kit bashing and scratch building techniques to build a signature structure for a model railroad layout. I am creating a representation of a unique prototype structure in Wichita Falls, Texas that is a recognizable signature structure in the area. I heavily modified a structure kit for part of the building and scratch built the remainder to create something completely unique for my model railroad layout.
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17331 E US Highway 40, Suite 107
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 399-5226
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🔸 Contact me via email: ron@ronstrainsnthings.com
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🔸 For more about my layout, the Texas Colorado & Western Railway, check out facebook.com/TCWRy
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Credits:
🤘 Theme Song: "Extremes" by the Lemming Shepherds
Exzel Music Publishing (freemusicpublicdomain.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Google Street View imagery courtesy of Google © 2026
Images Attribution: By Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0,
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In this video I will show you how I use kit bashing and scratch building techniques to build a signature structure for a model railroad layout. I am creating a representation of a unique prototype structure in Wichita Falls, Texas that is a recognizable signature structure in the area. I heavily modified a structure kit for part of the building and scratch built the remainder to create something completely unique for my model railroad layout.
✅ Check out my website and blog at https://ronstrainsnthings.blog
✅ Get your FREE RTNT newsletter at https://ronstrainsnthings.blog/newsletter
✅ Join the RTNT community group, the Crew Lounge, at facebook.com/groups/rtntcrewlounge
✅ Want to get more RTNT? Consider becoming a channel member. Click the “Join” button or use this link to learn more: youtube.com/channel/UCDIjWTVFM8adgHWDPwjrY0Q/join
✅ Get RTNT merch--branded products, fun T-shirts, and more--at my Spreadshop store: ronstrainsnthings.myspreadshop.com
✅ Visit our sponsor, Midwest Model Railroad: midwestmodelrr.com
17331 E US Highway 40, Suite 107
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 399-5226
🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽🔽
✅ RTNT Amazon Page: amazon.com/shop/ronstrainsnthings
✅ Amazon Pick of the Week: Magnetic clamps: amzn.to/3ZPVHvB
Gel Super Glue (CA): amzn.to/3MkUn0L
Insta-Set CA Accelerator: amzn.to/4tKU4Nv
Quick Grip Clamps: amzn.to/3ORxtPa
Nibbler: amzn.to/4kOg1qL
(NOTE: The above are Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)
✅ Find fantastic foam cutting tools and adhesives from Hot Wire Foam Factory at: hotwirefoamfactory.com/home.php?bid=4&partner=35706
(NOTE: The above link is an affiliate link. I make a small commission from any purchases made through this link.)
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🔸 Contact me via email: ron@ronstrainsnthings.com
🔸 Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/ronstrains
🔸 For more about my layout, the Texas Colorado & Western Railway, check out facebook.com/TCWRy
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Credits:
🤘 Theme Song: "Extremes" by the Lemming Shepherds
Exzel Music Publishing (freemusicpublicdomain.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Google Street View imagery courtesy of Google © 2026
Images Attribution: By Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0,
commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=44701588
commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=44701589
