Here’s an interesting series produced by Tru-Scale Models, the “Ready-Bilt Homes” series included several selections and provided an assembled and ready-to-place structure for an HO pike. This example, Melody, carried a retail price of $2.95 and was the company’s A113 release.
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ABOVE: The model came on a thin base that was provided scenery materials. The house sat on an open area with pre-wired bulb for illumination.
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ABOVE: A ready-made neighborhood lined up could be yours from Tru-Scale Models and its Ready-Bilt Homes series.
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ABOVE: Here are three selections from the series (Melody, Belvedere, and El Rancho) as shown on the box.