1:48 O-Gauge Plasticville Friendly Detached Garage by Cinder Shops
If you spent any time assembling plastic building kits back in the day, you know the frustration. The little tabs that were supposed to snap together never quite aligned, especially not for me. My other gripe? We had plenty of houses, but nobody ever seemed to offer a proper standalone detached garage for your layout. I decided to change that.
I’ve designed this model to be completely in character with the classic mid-century architecture you’ve seen for decades, but I’ve fixed the biggest headache of the old kits: the walls are printed as one solid piece. No more fumbling with four separate walls that won\'t stay square while you wait for the glue to dry. It\'s solid, it\'s square, and it\'s ready to go.
\"Open for Business\" or \"Closed for the Night\"
I wanted a garage door that actually gave you options. The door in this kit is designed so you can choose to have it wide open to show off your interior detailing or completely closed. To keep things simple and reliable, there are no flimsy springs or tiny hinges to break—you just set it in the position you prefer.
A Roof That Works With You
I also made the roof completely removable. This means if you want to be inside \"turning wrenches\" on your little O-Gauge car or detailing your shop floor, you can just lift the roof off. The walls won\'t fall apart or lose their shape. When you\'re done working, the roof sits right back into place.
Practical Upgrades:
A Proper Concrete Floor: I can\'t imagine a garage without a concrete slab. Anything else is just a chicken coop. This kit includes a detailed, textured floor base.
Missing Shingles: Maybe it was the wind, or just my luck, but I’ve never seen a garage that didn\'t have a shingle or two missing. I’ve molded that authentic weathering right into the roof.
Paint-Ready: No More Painting Outside the Lines
Staying inside the lines with a paintbrush was never one of my strong points. To make customization easy, the doors, window frames, and the garage door are all separate, removable pieces. You can paint your trim any color you like without worrying about the color bleeding onto the white siding.
Key Features:
Solid One-Piece Wall Construction: No assembly tabs, no flimsy corners, and it stays square forever.
Removable Roof: Easily access the interior for detailing without compromising the structure.
Two-Position Garage Door: Set it open or closed—no complicated springs or hinges to deal with.
O-Gauge Precision: Scaled 1:48 for perfect compatibility with Lionel and MTH scenes.
Included in this Kit:
One (1) Solid-Print One-Piece Garage Wall Structure
One (1) Removable Shingled Roof
One (1) Two-Position Garage Door
One (1) Detailed Concrete Floor Base
Complete Set of Removable Side Doors and Window Frames
(Note: These garages look best when you fill them with life! Be sure to check our other Cinder Shops listings for the Roll-Around Toolbox, Acetylene Torch Set, Workbenches, and Ladders to finish out your shop!)
⚠️ CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Carbon Black, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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