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A Rather Splendid Industrial Building for the Discerning Model Enthusiast
Right, so here's the thing. You've got excellent taste in model railway buildings, which is precisely why you're looking at this marvellously detailed Retort House kit. It's a medium-sized industrial beauty based on the actual Gas Works at Belper, complete with an intricately rendered interior and representation of the retorts themselves. Rather good, isn't it.
Why Choose Our Coal Gas Retort House Model
Historically Accurate Detail: Based on genuine industrial architecture, giving your layout authentic period authenticity for UK Eras 2 through 9. You'll be the sort of person who notices these things.
Beautifully Crafted Interior: Unlike some models that go all polite on you inside, this one includes a properly detailed interior. Shows real commitment to the craft.
Thoughtfully Designed Assembly: We've included clearances throughout to make construction rather less of a headache than it might otherwise be. You're welcome.
Your Creative Canvas: Supplied unpainted and unassembled in quality resin, ready for you to finish with acrylic or enamel paints. Some gentle sanding and filling may be required, which is all part of the rather satisfying process.
Product Details
Scale: OO and HO gauge compatible
Material: 3D printed resin, unpainted
Finish: Requires painting and assembly. May need minor sanding and filling
Assembly: Dry assemble first, then glue. Instructions included
Dispatch: Orders prepared within 7 working days and sent via Royal Mail to UK and international addresses
Age Recommendation: For adult collectors aged 14 and above. Small parts present. Not suitable for young children
Please do read through the instructions carefully and dry assemble before committing to glue. Rather sensible approach, that. Detail may vary slightly depending on the building size you've selected.
This is exactly the sort of project that rewards patience and attention. Rather marvellous for serious modellers. Do get in touch if you have any questions or concerns along the way. We're here to help.
SHIPPING + RETURNS
THE RATHER IMPORTANT BITS
This rather lovely piece ships directly from our brand partner - we work with independent brands who are absolutely brilliant and work frightfully hard to create beautiful things.
SHIPPING DESTINATIONS
Now, here's the thing - our wonderful brand partners ship to lots of different places, but not all of them can ship worldwide.
Some are brilliant at international shipping, others prefer to keep things closer to home.
At checkout, you'll see exactly where this particular brand can send your goodies.
We're terribly sorry, but shipping costs do vary rather wildly depending on where you are in the world. The exact figures pop up at checkout - no nasty surprises!
RETURNS
You have 14 days to return items.
Now, we absolutely adore our brand partners - they work incredibly hard and we do try to support them as much as we possibly can. So I'm rather afraid we have to pass the return postage costs back to you. Frightfully sorry about that!
🌍 PLEASE CHOOSE THOUGHTFULLY:
Our wonderful partners put their hearts into everything they make.
Ordering multiple sizes to try at home is rather hard on our planet and makes things jolly difficult for these brilliant independent creators.
When in doubt, do ask us first!
PAYMENT
We're frightfully modern and accept all the usual suspects:
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Shop Pay
SECURE AS HOUSES
Everything's properly encrypted and secure - your details are safer than the Crown Jewels!
All prices in lovely British pounds £ GBP, though international chaps will see converted prices.
Any payment pickle? We're here to help sort things out! Contact us
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