NORTHWOODS RETREAT

Many can recall the family trip to a cabin in the woods. The uneven, bumpy pier with a line from a cane pole lazily bobbing in the water. The sound of the swaying trees, the smell of wild flowers, the comfort beckoning from the house. And in the back, the jewel like colors from the exposed rocks along a ridge proudly supporting the railroad tracks that carried freight from unknown origins. Walthers Build-A-World Modeling kit, Northwoods Retreat, captures a time when the setting sun and pruning skin from a day of swimming in the fishing hole were nature's clock calling it a day.

Northwood Retreat Build-A-World Kit front view completedNorthwood Retreat Build-A-World Kit front view completed

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Kit 1: base prep and track laying. Learn to prepare the base and lay down a track bed. Includes tools and materials.Kit 1: base prep and track laying. Learn to prepare the base and lay down a track bed. Includes tools and materials.
Kit 2: Sculpting landscapes. Cast rocks and add depth to the base using hydrocal plaster. Paint and install rocks. Contains rock molds, earth colors kit, casting plasterKit 2: Sculpting landscapes. Cast rocks and add depth to the base using hydrocal plaster. Paint and install rocks. Contains rock molds, earth colors kit, casting plaster
Kit 3: Water Features. Add ground cover, use a water kit to pour a resin pond. Contains water kit, ready grassKit 3: Water Features. Add ground cover, use a water kit to pour a resin pond. Contains water kit, ready grass
Kit 4: Structure Building. Cutting parts from sprues, sanding to clean up parts, paint and glue. Contains Company House, Single Car GarageKit 4: Structure Building. Cutting parts from sprues, sanding to clean up parts, paint and glue. Contains Company House, Single Car Garage
Kit 5: Basic Scenery. Make trees and foliage from natural materials. Layer ground foam. Contains Medium green leaves, weeds and green grass, coarse turf, light green pine treeKit 5: Basic Scenery. Make trees and foliage from natural materials. Layer ground foam. Contains Medium green leaves, weeds and green grass, coarse turf, light green pine tree
Kit 6: Detailing & Finishing. Learn to add fine details and create mini scenes. Build small detail kits and make a dirt driveway. Contains Backyard BBQ, shoreline pier, cattails and dark clump foliage, gravel road kit, scraperKit 6: Detailing & Finishing. Learn to add fine details and create mini scenes. Build small detail kits and make a dirt driveway. Contains Backyard BBQ, shoreline pier, cattails and dark clump foliage, gravel road kit, scraper
What's not included? Your Build-A-World Kit contains 99% of the materials needed to complete your diorama. Optional but recommended is a neutral spray primer. Helpful to have on hand: straight edge ruler and Scotch TapeWhat's not included? Your Build-A-World Kit contains 99% of the materials needed to complete your diorama. Optional but recommended is a neutral spray primer. Helpful to have on hand: straight edge ruler and Scotch Tape
Choose your payment option: 1 payment $399 or 6 payments $95 for the first payment and five payments of $65. Both options are delivered in six monthly shipments.Choose your payment option: 1 payment $399 or 6 payments $95 for the first payment and five payments of $65. Both options are delivered in six monthly shipments.

Order and Delivery Schedule

  • Your first kit will ship approximately 1 week after placing your order and around the same date each of the 5 months thereafter.
  • Available to ship only in 48 contiguous states. Learn Why

Cancellation & Refund Policy
We want to make sure you are thrilled with your Walthers Build-A-World kits. See our complete Terms and Conditions and FAQs for information about cancelation and refunds.

 

Terms and Conditions
Subscription programs are available to registered users who are 18 years old and older. By purchasing a Build-A-World monthly subscription program, you agree to either paying in full upfront, or using our payment plan with an initial and recurring monthly program payment through the 6-month life of the program. If using the payment plan, you agree to provide Walthers with alternate payment card information if the payment card Walthers has on file for you is no longer valid, or if you choose to use a different payment card. You may not put your account on hold or cancel a single portion of the kit with the intention to skip a portion of the program. You may cancel your program at any time per the terms of our cancellation policy. Unless you notify Walthers that you wish to cancel your program, you understand and expressly agree that your program will automatically continue for additional periods of one month each for a total of six-monthly payments, and you authorize Walthers (without notice to you, unless required by applicable law) to collect and charge the then-applicable program fee and any applicable taxes, for each such installment, using any payment card that Walthers has on file for you. See completeTerms and Conditions.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When will I receive my first kit? We pack and ship all boxes shortly after you place your order. We aim for all boxes to ship around the same date each month thereafter. Learn more

How do I access my Video Tutorial? Purchasing a Walthers Build-A-World kit entitles you to viewing all of our program videos as long as you have an access password. Learn more

How do I pause or cancel? Walthers Build-A-World modeling kits are not stand-alone craft kits but rather a continuous program of 6 kits that together create a finished diorama. There are limitations to cancellations. Learn more

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