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Alto Tower Kit, HO Scale, by Scientific

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$56.67 $89.95 In stock

Category: Laser Model Kits

Alto Tower by Scientific Models
Includes all the parts needed to build Alto Tower either of the two ways shown!
  • Unassembled, unpainted scale model structure
  • Laser-cut basswood, resin and plastic components
  • 2 build options (Early or Late 20th Century versions)
  • Includes detailed instructions
  • Paint and glue required and sold separately

Built in 1880, rail traffic was regulated on the Pennsylvania Railroad mainline in Altoona PA from the Alto Tower through both World Wars and until it's closure in 2012. 

Scientific's model kit of the Alto is comprised of laser-cut basswood, resin and plastic components, and offers two options for construction: Late 20th Century and Early 20th Century versions. Many aspects of this structure are meticulously measured and photographed to bring you incredible authenticity.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Riley G. ★★★★★

The laser-cut basswood pieces fit together so precisely that the whole tower went together without a single drop of glue needing to be sanded. I went with the second roofline option and it looks genuinely convincing on my layout.

Sofia N. ★★★★★

I built the tower with the alternate roof design, and the resin details like the dormer windows really pop. The basswood is crisp enough that even a beginner can get clean edges.

Brian ★★★★★

The laser-cut basswood fits together with satisfying precision, and I appreciate how the instructions clearly show both building options. It took a few evenings of careful work, but the finished tower looks fantastic on my layout.