HO Scale Steel Mill Furnace Hood Car Load With Real Rust – Ready to Run (RTR)

HO scale steel mill furnace hood flat car load
Ready to Run (RTR) – no painting or weathering required
Printed with iron-infused PLA for real rusted appearance
Designed for modern industrial and steel mill scenes

This load is ready for your layout straight out of the box. The HO Scale Steel Mill Furnace Hood Car Load – RTR is part of the ScaleRail3D Ready to Run (RTR) range and requires no painting, no weathering, and no finishing work. It’s designed for modelers who want immediate realism without extra steps.

3D Printed using iron-infused PLA, this load arrives with a naturally rusted appearance created through real material oxidation — not painted effects. Place it on your flat car and run it immediately. This car load is part of our Steel Mill range.

Ready to Run (RTR)

This model is part of the ScaleRail3D Ready to Run (RTR) range.

Ships finished with a realistic rusted appearance
No painting or weathering required
Can be used on your layout immediately

During production, this load is intentionally exposed to water to activate natural oxidation. The result is an authentic, industrial rusted finish straight out of the box.

You may:

Leave the model untreated and allow the real rust to continue maturing naturally over time
Or seal the surface with a clear lacquer or sealant to preserve the current appearance

Both options are correct. No action is required.

HO Scale Steel Furnace Hood Car Load With Real Rust – Product Details

What’s Included

1 × HO scale steel mill furnace hood with top vent car load
1 × HO scale steel mill furnace hood with side vent car load
2 x custom cradles for the hoods

(Flat car shown in photos is not included.)

Scale & Dimensions

Scale: HO (1:87)
Designed to fit standard HO scale flat cars
Suitable for common flat cars from Athearn, Walthers, Atlas, and similar manufacturers
Top Vent Hood Length 1.2″ x Width 1.1″ x Height 1.1″ (32x28x30mm)
Side Vent Hood Length 0.9″ x Width 1.1″ x Height 1.4″ (25x28x36mm)

Materials & Finish

Hoods – 3D printed using iron-infused PLA filament
Finished with real, material-driven rust
Cradles – 3D printed using wood fiber infused PLA filament
No paint or artificial weathering applied

Each load will display natural variation in tone and texture. No two pieces will look exactly the same.

Assembly & Customization

No assembly required
No painting required
Optional sealing only, if desired

This model is intended to be a working layout load, not a display-only piece.

Ideal Uses on Your Layout

Steel mill operations
Industrial flat car service
Modern freight consists
Mill-to-fabricator scenes
Heavy industry switching layouts

Why Choose This Load

Designed specifically for industrial realism
True Ready to Run (RTR) — use immediately
Real material weathering, not painted effects
Natural variation adds authenticity
No finishing skill or tools required

For more information on Steel Mill operations, have a look at our guide here.

Part of the HO Scale Steel Mill Range

Build a complete steel scene with matching loads, furnace equipment, and yard details.
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