American Model Builders - Closed

Many Trains Feb 23, 2024

  1. Many Trains

    Many Trains TrainBoard Member

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    Heads up if you had not heard yet - American Model Builders (www.laserkit.com) has closed. I just heard about it this morning.

    If you want any more of their kits, probably better buy them from your favorite vendor while you can. I placed a pretty good order myself this morning!
     
  2. Hoss

    Hoss TrainBoard Member

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    I think 3D printing is going to be the end of a lot of these model builder companies. With everything getting so expensive now, people can design and print their own model structures for a fraction of the cost of what the kits often cost.
     
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  3. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Sad news. Their products are nice. :(
     
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  4. jhn_plsn

    jhn_plsn TrainBoard Supporter

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    I sure hope someone buys the plans for the kits and can keep producing them. Some of those kits satisfy many needs that otherwise are not available. The stations particularly.

    I do like some easy kits or ready to place products but I do like the satisfaction that comes with a more involved build like the AMB kits.

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  5. freddy_fo

    freddy_fo TrainBoard Member

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    Bummer. I recently assembled one of their signal towers and a bunch of flat car generator loads. Very nice kits.

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