Do these buildings have interior lighting?

No the kits do not come with interior or lights. That being said I use the lighting kits from Woodland Scenic and build the interior out. You also have to install the floors and ceilings, here I use Evergreen materials

What are the actual dimensions? The "product dimensions" are listed as 11.8x7.9x1.5 inches and the "product description" describes it as 10x5 inches.

The difference is the base with and without the side walk. I have found that the side walks of the different merchant row sets (1-5) are different (don’t match). If you want to line the kits up I would strongly suggest getting sidewalk kits that match to replace what comes with the kit. Other than that they are nice models.

Would these buildings work with 1/64 scale cars?

Maybe. HO scale is 1/87 which is somewhat close to 1/64. However, the cars will look bigger next to the buildings. I like using 1/64 scale in my layout, so it's a matter of personal taste. Some modelers will feel the discrepancy in scale will look too unrealistic. One way I circumvent this is by using 1/64 vehicles that are small in real life. Their dimensions fit better with 1/87. Also, be aware that most 1/64 scale cars are not true 1/64 scale. Most manufacturers make their cars all about the same size so they conform to the packaging. For example, a Matchbox fire engine will be about the same size as a regular passenger vehicle.

the v train is not ho. It is completely different. Unless it specifically states it is HO scale, then no it is not a HO train. I do use the buildings for my Ho scale train though and they work fine for the train.

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🏗️ Build Your Dream Town, One Store at a Time!

HOBBYISTS DREAM - Designed for novice builders, making it accessible and fun.
REALISM AT ITS BEST - Meticulously detailed for an authentic look and feel.
STEP BY STEP GUIDANCE - Illustrated instructions ensure a smooth building experience.
COLORFUL CUSTOMIZATION - Includes a variety of decals to personalize your storefronts.
BUILD YOUR OWN COMMUNITY - Craft a vibrant streetscape with five unique stores!

The Walthers Cornerstone Series Kit HO Scale Merchant's Row I is a comprehensive model kit featuring five distinct stores, designed for novice hobbyists. It includes colorful decals and realistic details, all packaged securely for safe shipping. With easy-to-follow illustrated instructions, this kit allows you to create a charming streetscape that showcases your creativity and passion for model building.

Reviews

R**O

Great way to 'fill up' Main Street.

I purchased this kit to provide the majority of shops on my HO train layout. The kit went together easily and the detailing is wonderful (so typical of Walthers Cornerstone kits). In my case, I cut the 'block' such that it was ~3" thick as it was to be used as a background scene. With the installation of window scenes (and figures)Merchant's Row is a great addition to any layout. As with any styrene kit, I recommend one paint the structure (allowing some variation between 'shops').

30.04.2013

M**U

Four Stars

Looks great as a start of a main street on lay out

26.10.2016

S**M

It was in great condition. All pieces were in tact and very ...

Arrived on time and packed very well with otheritems I'd ordeded. It was in great condition. All pieces were in tact and very realistic looking. I can't wait to put ithis together and add this and the other row 2 to my village collection.

18.05.2015

A**R

It is a great kit; full of details and requiring a lot ...

It is a great kit; full of details and requiring a lot of assembly time, especially for painting. It is marked for 14 years and older and for good reason.

29.08.2014

P**Y

A-

The kit goes together well and is easily to detail. The biggest problem is the sidewalk on set 1. It is sectional making it harder to attach. Later Merchant Row kit (II-V) have better thought out side walks but none match in color with each other.

1.10.2018

6**S

Walther Cornerstone Merchants Row I

I purchased the building set from Amazon.com because I am expanding my HO Train Platform & needed more business type buildings for my Business & Downtown District. This is a great addition & the detail & colors are fantastic. I am very pleased with the workmanship in this Walther Cornerstone Set. I would recommend this to anyone who is either just starting or expanding their HO Train Platform.

29.12.2013

T**E

Not worth money

Very hard to put together

12.06.2019

A**D

It was pretty rough. Some crispness to details

Perhaps I have been spoiled on Dragon Orange Boxed models, but this... It was pretty rough. Some crispness to details, but overall a ton of work to get it assembled (and we are talking very few pieces). At the inflated price, I was expecting much better quality of a kit. Perhaps the model railroad enthusiast do not expect the level of detail as an armor modeler does.

7.01.2016

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