{"product_id":"ratio-558-nissen-hut-plastic-kit-oo-ho","title":"Ratio 558 Nissen Huts Plastic Kit (Pack of 2) - OO\/HO","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRatio 558 Nissen Hut: The Ultimate Go-Anywhere Building\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew structures are as instantly recognisable—or as universally useful on a model railway—as the classic Nissen Hut. Originally designed for rapid deployment during the World Wars, thousands of these corrugated iron buildings were sold off as surplus and repurposed across the UK. The \u003cstrong\u003eRatio 558 Nissen Hut\u003c\/strong\u003e kit allows you to add this iconic, multi-purpose structure to your OO\/HO layout quickly and easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnrivalled Layout Versatility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe true beauty of a Nissen Hut is that it looks perfectly at home in almost any setting from the 1940s right through to the present day. Need a workshop for a rural industrial estate? A tractor shed for a busy farmyard? A storage facility for a bustling goods yard? Or perhaps a barracks for a military diorama? This kit fits the bill perfectly, making it one of the most versatile scenic items you can keep in your kit stash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Modeller's Blank Canvas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as an unpainted plastic assembly kit, the corrugated texture of the Nissen Hut is an absolute dream for modellers who love weathering. The ribbed surface catches dry-brushing beautifully and is the perfect excuse to break out your rust weathering powders, enamel washes, and streaking grime to create a dilapidated, heavily used structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e OO \/ HO Gauge (4mm \/ 1:76).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIconic Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accurately captures the classic half-cylindrical corrugated iron profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltimate Versatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for military, agricultural, commercial, and industrial scenes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unpainted plastic assembly kit, ready for your custom paint job and weathering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for WWII, transition-era (BR Steam\/Diesel), and modern image layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe kit will make up 2 full length (approx 170mm long and 75mm wide) huts; however, the supplied internal bracings are also detailed as ends so it is also possible to make up 4 shorter (85mm long x 75mm wide) huts if required. Glue and paint are required to complete this model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery layout has a corner that could use a Nissen Hut. Grab the Ratio 558 kit today and add a characterful, hardworking building to your scenery.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ratio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58955914707208,"sku":"558","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/8368\/2824\/files\/Ratio558NissenHuts.webp?v=1790947665","url":"https:\/\/www.scalemodelscenery.co.uk\/products\/ratio-558-nissen-hut-plastic-kit-oo-ho","provider":"Scale Model Scenery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}