What you receive
- One (1) master STL locked at HO / 1:87. Miniature Reality includes a conversion/readme that explains uniform scale multipliers and a recommended test-print procedure for adapting the HO master to other hobby scales. No additional pre-scaled STLs are included.
About this model
This mesh represents a narrow, street-facing two‑storey jazz club facade designed to read strongly at HO viewing distance. The model focuses on the front elevation and is intentionally shallow in depth so it integrates cleanly on compact diorama vignettes and model-railroad streetscapes. It evokes 1920s urban storefronts and uses period-appropriate cues: a shallow recessed entrance, shallow display bays for posters or glazing, upper multi-pane sash windows, low-relief brick texture, a prominent thin signage band for hobby lettering, and a modest cornice. Proportions were tuned to pair visually with common 1:87 figures and street furniture.
Printing and finishing suggestions
- Print the supplied HO master first and verify door and window clearances against your figure set. We recommend printing a 20–30 mm doorway test before scaling to confirm visual alignment.
- Orient the facade with the front plane near vertical to preserve display bays and cornice detail. Add supports under the cornice overhang and recessed entrance where bridging risks appear.
- Back the upper windows with thin card or acetate to create interior depth without modelling a full interior. Use warm LEDs behind the entrance and upper windows to simulate an evening jazz club glow.
Use cases
- Model railroading layouts: ideal for HO streetscapes and modular sections.
- Dioramas: perfect as a focused vignette with poster bays and lighting.
- Display: compact shelf prop or photographic subject; pairs well with small props and figures.
Limitations and support
This model originates from a legacy MeshRef stub and has limited dimensional provenance and identity confidence. The mesh prioritizes the external facade and shallow depth; it does not include a full interior. For measured dimensions, multiple fixed-scale STLs, or CAD redrafts contact Miniature Reality for a custom service. Standard Miniature Reality personal/hobby license applies.
Available railroad scales: Z (1:220), N (1:160), HO (1:87.1), S (1:64), O (1:48)
Ready to print digital download in one piece with no assembly needed.
IMPORTANT: You are purchasing the file in the scale selected below.
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Miniature Reality Personal-Use License (No AI / No Resale)
- Allowed: personal printing for your own layouts, dioramas, tabletop games, and personal display.
- Not allowed: sharing or distributing the digital files (free or paid), re-uploading to any site, bundling, remix resale, or selling/redistributing printed outputs.
- Not allowed: using the files (or derivatives) to train, fine-tune, test, or feed any AI/ML system (including dataset creation).
- Not allowed: commercial use of any kind without a separate written commercial license from Miniature Reality.
- Enforcement note: digital files may include purchaser-linked identifiers / forensic watermarking to help investigate unauthorized distribution.