book on making model houses that applies to putz...

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good morning…

i ran across this very basic book on making model buildings…it’s directed at model railroad type house and architectural models…however the design principles, methods of work and illustrated instructions apply to making cardboard Christmas village houses as well…this book might be an interesting addition to your reference library…here are the specifics…

Model Buildings & How To Make Them by Harvey Weiss

ISBN 0-690-01341-8

Published 1979 by Thomas Y. Crowell

this book shows up on ebay and amazon from time to time at very reasonable prices…

my very best regards…howard
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Thanks for the heads up Howard.

Just found 1 on Ebay for less than $5 with shipping.
Can't beat that.

Might make the plunge.

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I found one for a penney on Amazon used with 3.99 shipping!
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Lee's got me beat. :-)
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