About Us
Contact Information
Email: fosscalemodels@gmail.com
Phone: 860-800-6833
Mail: PO Box 213, Jewett City, CT 06351-0213
About Fos Scale Models
Fos Scale Models has been producing craftsman model railroad structure kits since 2002, beginning with the release of Big Lou’s Grill — designed and manufactured in a small apartment kitchen in New York City.
From the start, our goal has been to create original, uncommon designs rooted in history and architectural character. Our kits feature precision laser-cut parts produced in-house, custom metal cast detail parts, select plastic components from Tichy, and fine wood from Northeastern Scale Lumber.
Fos Scale Models is owned and operated by Doug Foscale, who grew up in New York City and studied art, architecture, and graphic design. Today, Doug lives in Southeastern Connecticut alongside a small herd of horses, sheep, goats — and Diesel, the official Fos Scale Models mini-donkey mascot.
Our studio is located in Southeastern Connecticut, where we also host occasional workshops focused on model building, weathering, and detailing techniques.
A Brief Timeline
2002 – Fos Scale Models is founded. Big Lou’s Grill is released.
2004 – JJ Hollender’s boxing kit is introduced.
2005 – Fos Scale Models relocates from New York to Connecticut.
2007 – The Craftsman Structure Show is launched with Jimmy Deignan.
2011 – The show evolves into the Model Railroad Expo in Peabody, MA.
2012 – Limited Run Kit Red Hook Wharf is released.
2014 – Modeling and weathering clinics begin at the Fos Workshop.
2016–2017 – Workshop relocates to Southeastern CT, combining home, studio, and horses in one location. Diorama Blitz (1/35 scale military line) is introduced.
2018 – Acquisition of the Hydrocal kit line originally created by Ed Fulasz and later produced by Railroad Kits.
2019 – Launch of the Kit of the Month subscription series.
Limited Run Kit List
BIG LOU'S 2002
RED BIRD TAXI 2003
HARRINGTON'S BAR & ENZO'S PIZZA 2003
DRAKE THEATER & NAUTLIUS DINER 2004
CALDWELL JUNCTION 2005
DEGRAW POULTRY 2006
LUDLOW BUILDING 2007
HT GORDON'S BRASIERES 2008
CANAL STREET & THIRD 2009
GARMENT DISTRICT 2010
MAGIC SHOP 2010
SALT NECK HARBOR 2011
RED HOOK WHARF 2012
EXECUTION ROCKS 2013
OYSTER HILL 2014
PRINTERS ROW 2015
BANDIT'S ROOST 2016
DEAD HORSE BAY 2017
THE TERMINAL 2018
RUST ROCK FALLS 2019
ATLAS GORGE 2020
FLAT IRON DISTRICT 2021
AXLE ROAD 2022
PELICAN ROCK 2023
RAILROAD AVENUE 2025
