I guess it has become obvious that I like miniatures of various kinds. Here is a selection of ‘model-sheets’ and ‘construction-kits’.
Published by Litor Publishers Ltd – ca. 1950 
The publishing company sadly no longer exists 
But copies of similar books (Build your own Zoo, Build a Western) exist in the collection of the V & A, London (Museum of Childhood)
I admire anyone who can actually put these models together – it needs nimble fingers and the patience of a saint – at least that’s what I believe! But the sheets or materials themselves are great to look at in their own right.
The height of modern living ( ca mid 70s, I guess..) 
hmm, the list of parts makes my mind wander.. 
love the details for windows, plants and advertising
Here are two lovely examples of finished buildings:
A Railway station 
side-view 
back entrance with bookshop and phone cells 
details of phone-cells 
Department store – love the window displays 
the ‘curtains’ are just small sheets of paper 
great detail and a reflection of its time – fashion advert
Model-sheets are not just for children – architectural models in particular. A rather melancholic item in my collection is the model of ‘Robin Hood Gardens’, a social housing project built in 1969-1972, now demolished. It didn’t work out.. More on its history here (the V&A aquired a section for its collection and exhibited this at the 2018 Venice Biennale to mixed reactions).
Wow. So awesome. RE-posted on twitter @trefology
Wow yourself! Thank you, Thank you 😊
Thanks Wibi ! Some lovely things that kind-of connect with the Bauhaus centenary too…. I would happily let you build my my town centre !
Hi Wibi. Wow, these are good. So much detail to admire, and must have taken ages and plenty of patience to build I agree.
On a much simpler level than what you have posted here, do you remember Richard Scarry’s Puzzletown kits? I was lucky enough to have one of the bigger sets, and spent ages building and playing with it. Such a great toy looking back.
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Morning vintage mates. Check out this cool paper construction set via Small Wonders. For more vintage delights please visit Wibi’s blog:
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