Add functional workshop realism to your scene with our Tool Chest (Tool Box / Rollaway Cabinet), available in HO, S, and O scales. This unpainted resin model captures the clean lines, drawer fronts, and sturdy form of the classic rolling mechanic’s cabinet found in garages, factories, service stations, and home workshops. Its timeless design makes it suitable for layouts spanning multiple decades. From mid-20th-century service bays to modern industrial shops. Easy to paint and weather, it can represent a well-kept professional setup or a heavily used, grease-stained workhorse. Whether placed beside a locomotive repair shed, auto garage, machine shop, or backyard workshop, this piece adds authenticity and story-driven detail to your diorama.
10 pack: 2 closed tool chests and 8 open tool chests
History: The modern rollaway tool cabinet emerged in the early to mid-20th century as automotive repair and industrial trades expanded rapidly. As mechanics accumulated specialized tools, stackable and wheeled drawer cabinets provided organized storage and mobility within busy workshops. Over time, designs evolved with ball-bearing drawer slides, improved locking systems, and heavier-gauge steel construction, but the overall form remained consistent. From post-war service stations to contemporary repair facilities, the rollaway cabinet became an enduring symbol of skilled trades and hands-on craftsmanship, making it a versatile detail for historical and modern scenes alike.
Quantity: 10 per pack Width: 10.3 mm Height: 18.5 mm Depth: 8 mm Scale(s): HO Scale Materials: Resin What you need to know: Parts DO NOT ship painted or primed and my require assembly. Parts may ship with supports that require removal. Use of snips is recommended to remove supports to avoid damage. Handle parts with care as they can be brittle.
