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Title: 15 mm Movie Theater circa 1930s suggestions?
Post by: FifteensAway on July 12, 2025, 06:33:50 AM

Not HO, please, I know those.  Looking for 1:96 or 1:100 or 15 mm movie cinema circa 1930s, 3D pre-printed or resin works, don't take to MDF I'm afraid.

Anything out there on the market?  My internet searching hasn't borne fruit yet.

Thanks!

Title: Re: 15 mm Movie Theater circa 1930s suggestions?
Post by: Moriarty on July 12, 2025, 06:49:20 AM

Do a Google for ‘art deco theatre 1/100 3D print.

Title: Re: 15 mm Movie Theater circa 1930s suggestions?
Post by: Dice Roller on July 12, 2025, 08:19:45 AM

As Moriarty says.
That's a very specific requirement and I doubt there are many 'gaming' models out there.
You will probably have to look for architectural models, with the prices that come with those.
Hence why a 3D printed one will probably be your only option.

If you are up for a scratchbuild then maybe keep your eyes out for suitable packaging and other boxes that could form the basis.

Title: Re: 15 mm Movie Theater circa 1930s suggestions?
Post by: modelwarrior on July 12, 2025, 09:25:41 AM

Is this a UK Movie theatre or American ? Also are you aiming to use the whole building(so figures inside) or is the movie theatre frontage on a street more important ? Ref the frontage I was thinking art deco laser cut bits(etsy sell them) stuck to the front and a laser cut neon sign(etsy again or your local laser cutter). I recently got a bespoke laser cut mdf sign done for £20 which can also be back lit with simple led battery light.

Is this what you are after ?

Title: Re: 15 mm Movie Theater circa 1930s suggestions?
Post by: modelwarrior on July 12, 2025, 09:27:47 AM

Also:

https://blotz.co.uk/product/cinema-15mm/ (https://blotz.co.uk/product/cinema-15mm/)

https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/poseidon-theater (https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/poseidon-theater)

https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-urban-modern-movie-theater-building-28mm-351062 (https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-urban-modern-movie-theater-building-28mm-351062)

Title: Re: 15 mm Movie Theater circa 1930s suggestions?
Post by: FifteensAway on July 12, 2025, 07:10:35 PM

The Poseidon and the Cinema in modelwarrior's post are both interesting.  A facade would work just fine. 

I have messaged one of my 3D sources to see if he has access to either - pretty sure he has access to all the myminifactory items.  But I really like the Poseidon one, I can see that appearing in various guises.

Title: Re: 15 mm Movie Theater circa 1930s suggestions?
Post by: Khusru2 on July 12, 2025, 10:37:55 PM

You may have more luck searching in the model railway stores and sites. Possibly N gauge which is 1/148

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1894923455/kingsway-00-scale-majestic-cinema-ready?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_uk_en_gb_-craft_supplies_and_tools_a&utm_custom1=_k_Cj0KCQjwj8jDBhD1ARIsACRV2TsvRWxjcz5-0nwk5RBazJ-1kvNuxcXLyaGHpBsctL2pxpgh_15UbmIaAp5VEALw_wcB_k_&utm_content=go_21619675320_167456383418_710839155061_pla-2591745601872_c__1894923455engb_102858184&utm_custom2=21619675320&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21619675320&gbraid=0AAAAADutTMcRGgsDzPEsSQn8hXBy42-1y&gclid=Cj0KCQjwj8jDBhD1ARIsACRV2TsvRWxjcz5-0nwk5RBazJ-1kvNuxcXLyaGHpBsctL2pxpgh_15UbmIaAp5VEALw_wcB

Title: Re: 15 mm Movie Theater circa 1930s suggestions?
Post by: FifteensAway on July 16, 2025, 01:33:13 AM

Update - not a fully done deal yet but sounds like Centrion 3D Studios will have a couple of the linked theaters above available in 15 mm.  Don't go looking for them on their website just yet but hopefully sooner than later.  Will update when I know more.