4 semi detached scale model houses to build

The 4 scale model houses to build in this series are very versatile and adaptable. This is because, once assembled the 4 dwellings can be positioned as separate homes (detached), or joined together in various configurations to form semi detached dwellings. A semi-detached home is typically a small single family house that shares one common wall with the neighboring dwelling. Often, semi-detached houses are built as pairs where the layout of each home is a mirror image (or close to mirror image) of the one next door.

As you can see from the above drawing, the homes in this series can be positioned together (side-by-side) to form semi detached dwellings. They have similar roof lines so could easily be joined as semi detached units, if you choose to do so. Alternatively, you could position them on your model railroad layout as separate (stand-alone) residences. If you want to move a garage from one end to the other, it is simply a case of cutting a line down the brickwork and joining it to the other end of the building. The designs are very flexible and adaptable.

These 4 printable plans are perfect for modeling as a small miniature village setting. The paper models can be constructed with the aid of some scrap cardboard (used cereal container card) to HO scale size, N scale size, or to OO UK scale sizing. The assembled house models would look good together in the same neighbourhood, street setting, or sit together to form a small retirement or country village scene.

The attention to detail and reality seen in the brickwork textures, coupled with the low price of these models is why these designs are such a good choice for the serious model railroader, or craftsperson. The completed structures are very durable and will last for decades, and it is hard to believe they are put together with cardboard. Obviously they can be further strengthened with the addition of extra card glued inside completed models.