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General FAQs
For a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions, click here!
What should I know about Whistle Stop Models’ products, scales, materials, and assembly?
Whistle Stop Models specializes in N Scale, but many products are also available in HO, Z, O, and S Scales, with select designs offered in G and T Gauge. Models should match the scale of your layout, and some designs may be resized upon request, depending on printability. Our models are 3D printed using resin or PLA and typically come in gray. Unless otherwise stated, models arrive unpainted and ready to customize. Some items come assembled, while others require assembly. Please refer to individual product descriptions for included parts and assembly details. Product photos may show additional scenery, vehicles, figures, or accessories that are not included unless specifically listed. Minor variations in color, texture, and print markings are normal characteristics of 3D printing.
How do I prepare, paint, and assemble my 3D printed model?
Gently wash your model with warm, soapy water and let it dry completely before painting. Minor sanding, trimming, or cleanup may be needed. Remove any sprues (small printing or shipping supports) if attached. Apply a plastic- or resin-safe primer, followed by hobby-grade acrylic paint. For assembly, super glue works well with both resin and PLA models. Use sparingly and allow it to cure fully.
What should I know about ordering, processing times, and custom products?
Many Whistle Stop Models products are printed to order or made in small batches to offer a wide variety of unique models and scales. Orders ship Tuesday through Friday, typically within 5 days. Larger orders, custom requests, or detailed products may take longer. Processing time is separate from carrier shipping time. If you need to change or cancel an order, please contact us as soon as possible, as changes may not be possible once shipped. We also welcome requests for custom models, alternate scales, and new product ideas. Approval depends on design, reference materials, production requirements, and current workload.
What should I know about shipping, packaging, and tracking my order?
Shipping costs are based on package size, weight, and destination. Items in the same order will be combined whenever possible; separate orders may be combined if you contact us promptly, but this cannot be guaranteed once processing begins. Models are carefully packaged to protect delicate details, using bubble mailers for small, durable parts and boxes for fragile, larger, or bulkier orders. Tracking information will be emailed once your order ships, when available. We also ship to select international destinations, with available options and rates displayed at checkout.
What should I do if my order arrives damaged, is missing parts, contains the wrong item, or is marked as delivered but cannot be found?
Please contact us with your order number and details of the issue. For damaged or incorrect items, include photos of the product, packaging, and shipping box when applicable. For missing pieces, provide the product name and a description of the missing part. Please report damaged items within 14 days of delivery and keep the item and original packaging until the claim is reviewed. If your package is marked delivered but cannot be found, check around your property and with neighbors. Allow 24–48 hours for possible delayed delivery, then contact the carrier and notify us.
What is your return, refund, and cancellation policy?
Eligible products may be returned within 14 days of delivery if unused, unpainted, unmodified, and in their original condition and packaging. Please contact us for approval before shipping any return. Custom, personalized, resized, and made-to-order products are non-returnable unless damaged, defective, or incorrect due to our error. Customers are responsible for return shipping unless the item arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect. Approved refunds will be issued to the original payment method after inspection, with up to five (5) business days for processing.
Who is Whistle Stop Models, and what do you offer?
Whistle Stop Models was founded by John Chase and his son, Dakota Barron, in Southern Indiana. They proudly design and 3D print products in the USA using approximately 45 printers. Follow them for new products, giveaways, and train show announcements, and share photos of your finished models! For questions, visit their website or email whistlestopmodels@gmail.com.