You don't have to be an expert at weathering to achieve the look you see. This old barn gets its character and an aged appearance from the factory. To see a barn with fresh paint and trim is unusual. In the real world a barn is a utility structure one that takes abuse. This barn is no exception. So have a barn raising get together on your layout and let the fun begin. DeLoney's barn can be built in 1 to 2 evenings. This HO scale model requires approximately 7 1/4" X 4 3/8" space. Here is a quote from swsf on Trainorders.com "I built the DeLoney's Barn kit. With parts that fit so well they almost snap together, to thin, prototypical sized materials, to intricate detailing that is easy to install. A well thought out, well manufactured, and very nice looking structure when done. And fun to assemble. I'd buy another of their kits without hesitation."