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Build Your Own Chicago is a series of postcards published by Wurlington Brothers Press which can be cut and assembled into miniature paper models of prominent Chicago landmarks. We look for some of the spirit, if not the complexity, of the beautiful "Micromodels" designed by Geoffrey Heighway in the 1950s. All postcards are designed and drawn by Matt Bergstrom.
The postcards generallly measure 4-5/8" x 6-3/4" and include all pieces and instructions necessary to make one model. All the cards are mailable postcards, with space on the reverse of the card for a stamp and address and a message. Each card also includes a short but informative description of the landmark the model represents. Instructions are included in the form of multi-lingual isometric diagrams on the front of the cards. If you would like more detailed instruction for any of the models, visit the How To Build It page.
These Elevated Trains are designed at a scale of 1:160. They are 1" tall by 4" long when complete! You can see more pictures of completed models in the Photo Gallery. You can order postcards directly from the designer by clicking on the "Order" flag to the left.
If you like the Build Your Own Chicago cards, check out this other project by Wurlington Press:
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