Here is an excerpt from Simon's, Narceron,  blog.  Click the link to read the rest and see his pics.

"So I'm working on this 1/18th scale town for my son.  I don't want it to be a model, per se, but rather something he can play with when he's old enough to do that sort of thing.  I am impressed by modern action figures, but their playsets are just zero fun.  I don't think these need to be accurate, or even complete buildings, just little stepping stones for his imagination...."

Read the rest here.