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Exhaust Port - Weathering
PlasticFA
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Posted: Thursday, June 23, 2016 - 11:25 PM UTC
Hi All,

Finishing up a kit - Tamiya 1/35 Russian T-62-A and I'm looking to create an engine soot effect coming out of the exhaust port.

I'm using a black pigment to create the effect but it doesn't seem to be properly adhering. I want to keep the dust soot effect.

Any suggestions on application?

Thanks!
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ARMORAMA
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Posted: Friday, June 24, 2016 - 12:13 AM UTC
Are you applying it over a matt surface? If not, give it a coat of matt varnish.
Tank1812
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Posted: Friday, June 24, 2016 - 12:18 AM UTC
In the Tank Art series books, Michael uses Tamiya thinner X-20 as a glue. I have used it with good success. Lay down the pigment, a drop of thinner at a time to control the spread. Shouldn't need more then two drops for that application. Dirt on the hull would need more.
PlasticFA
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Posted: Monday, June 27, 2016 - 04:25 AM UTC
Thanks all! I tried the Thinner technique and I am happy with the result!
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