Walthers Cornerstone 933-3604 HO Scale Smith's General Store Structure Kit

It was an age of elegant style. Clothes, carriages , buildings -- especially buildings -- had a distinctive style and lavish ornaments. Many still survive, lovingly restored to their former glory.

Capture the elegance of those long-ago days with the Gold Ribbon Series™ buildings from Walthers. This collection of HO Scale kits is designed for simple snap-together assembly with a minimum of gluing. The finished models are perfect for layouts, dioramas or Christmas Villages.

Major parts snap together and you just glue on smaller details for the finishing touch. Main walls and trim are molded as one assembly, but in two different colors, so you can use your new model right of the box. Windows feature true-to-scale mullions and frames molded in color over clear glazing for more realism. Decals and interior detail sheets are included as appropriate, along with complete instructions. Packed with details, you'll be proud to display the finished buildings in any setting.

Back when the family went shopping just once a week, the general store was among your first stops. You gave your list to the owner who filled your order with personal service, from shelves brimming with all sorts of fancy goods and household supplies. Big barrels of flour, crackers and dill pickles stood guard by the old wooden counter. The huge coffee grinder dominated the other end of the room, and the place smelled so wonderful whenever someone bought a pound or two. A big coal stove stood in the center, with folks crowded around to gossip, play checkers and warm-up in colder weather. The big brass cash register was always shiny and its bells could be heard above the loudest conversations. Kids spent long minutes at the penny candy jars, agonizing over their final choice of licorice sticks or peppermint drops.

Now, the old General Store can once again be a thriving business in the nearest town or rural crossroads. Its a must for steam-era scenes, and a few can still be found here and there, often serving other purposes. This elegant HO Scale model is complete with the ornate bay window, which mounts on a tall false front wall, so typical of Victorian commercial buildings. Add your personal touch with the printed interior detail sheets, as well as colorful decal signs, and you'll be open for business in no time!