Frank Lava Gunsmith – HO Scale Kit
There was always one shop like this on Main Street — narrow, stubbornly independent, and unmistakable from halfway down the block. The Frank Lava Gunsmith represents a vanished piece of urban America, inspired by a real New York storefront long since gone, where craftsmanship, repair work, and neighborhood stories passed quietly through the front door every day.
Marked by its oversized pistol sign hanging proudly from the façade, the building reflects an era when specialty trades still thrived at street level. Inside, hunters brought worn rifles for repair, police officers stopped in for maintenance work, and locals lingered just long enough to exchange news before heading back out into the city.
Architecturally, the structure captures the dense character of older commercial districts — brickwork layered with decades of grime, a detailed cornice line above, and storefront proportions that naturally anchor a streetscape. Whether placed along a busy downtown block, near elevated tracks, or tucked into a transitional industrial neighborhood, Frank Lava Gunsmith adds instant narrative and historical depth.
A standout feature of the kit is the finely detailed one-piece 3D printed brick façade and cornice, along with the iconic pistol sign itself — creating sharp masonry detail while simplifying construction.
Kit Features
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One-piece 3D printed brick front and cornice
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Oversized 3D printed pistol storefront sign
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Laser-cut structural and detail components
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3D printed and metal cast detail parts
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Scale lumber accents
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Mold-injected plastic windows
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Sidewalk section included
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Full-color signage
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Assembly instructions with 3D drawings and diagrams for easier construction
Dimensions
Approximate footprint: 4.5" × 5"
Figures, vehicles, and scenery not included.
Frank Lava Gunsmith is more than a storefront — it’s a reminder of the small specialty businesses that once gave every city block its own identity and story.