Rusty Stumps Scale Models started in 2002 by offering cast resin stumps for model railroaders building logging railroads. We have expanded our offerings first with the On30 Logging Disconnects and now with the installation of our Laser/Engraver we are expanding our line with other fine scale building kits.

Background: Walt Gillespie has had experience in the graphic arts field and has also worked providing architectural designing as well as product engineering. Always having an interest in model railroading he returned to the hobby in 2000 and thus Rusty Stumps Scale Models was born.

As a small manufacture of both limited edition kits and detail items for scratch builders we have limited space for inventory. With that in mind be aware that we don't carry a full inventory of all our products on the shelf. What we do is "On Demand" manufacturing which means that we make up most items at the time of order, except for most of our kits. We assemble kits in run lots to again keep inventories at a minimum. Most kits are in stock or can be made up in a day or two so there is little delay with this manufacturing method. To inventory all our items would be a prohibitive investment in dollars on the shelf which is something no small company can afford.

Thank you for your understanding and realization that most all orders go out within two to three days of entry.