How To Detail a Concrete Silo from a Plastic Kit

Much like red barns or wood-framed houses, concrete silos are a classic staple of the American landscape. They can be seen from the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the great plains to the industrial northeast. Used for storing diverse materials ranging from concrete to grain, these industrial pillars can often be found alongside railroads, making …

Primed for Grime! Athearn’s Line of Semi-Weathered Freight Cars

You may have noticed a new logo appearing on the packaging for certain HO scale Athearn and Roundhouse products over the last couple of years. In this post, we’re taking a look into exactly what this brand-transcending “Primed for Grime” title means, and how it’s revolutionizing the custom weathering aspect of the hobby.  The Prototype …