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05-14-2008, 11:26 PM
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DPM vs. Walthers Modulars
For the same size building in N scale, which is the cheaper/better way to go? I am making a massive freight warehouse (7 sections wide by 4 sections high). Thanks.
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05-15-2008, 12:01 AM
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I have looked at both systems in HO, and I think it depends on what kind of building you are after. For the bulding I am planning on constrution, the style of the DPM system matches the prototype better, so I will use that.
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05-15-2008, 04:18 AM
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The DPM Modular Sections are LESS expensive, and nicely detailed. However, you'll probably have trouble painting all those windows.
The Walthers have even sharper detail, better windows, and are 3 times more EXPENSIVE. However, the windows are seperate castings.
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05-15-2008, 08:43 AM
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I can't vouch for all of the DPM modulars, but those which I used to build National Grocers all had separate door and window castings, easy to paint while still on the sprues.
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05-15-2008, 08:49 AM
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05-15-2008, 10:56 PM
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Here's a close-up of the harbour side of mine. Seems like the DPM kits are winning this one. Does anyone have a Walthers Modular?
 And the front 
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05-16-2008, 04:24 PM
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Whew...tough question. I like the solid feel of the DPM kits, but the doors/sills/windows are hard to paint well (at least for me). I like the way the DPM kits go together.
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05-16-2008, 05:16 PM
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I don't think any of the N scale DPM kits have separately cast windows, right? I know most are responding about HO kits, but the OP asked about N.
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05-16-2008, 08:35 PM
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