I was trying to look for some good examples here but haven't found that would answer my question in 100%.
In what places and how should one create greasy stains? I thought about rear plate or engine deck but some help and pictures if possible would be a great help

thanks
spit

oh, come on guys, you know it I'm sure

i am by no means a master, hence my hesitation, but i like to apply the greast stains tot he engine deck and parts of the running grear chassis, remember a lot of parts would have to be lubricated so greasing those up is an option aswell, i usually add a lil muddy pigment to a black oil wash,

Definatly around the engine deck. I would use something like a sludge wash of black or raw umber. However dont use just one color. A mix is key to get a good stain effect.

Good Luck
Wes

Hi Pawel, it would depend on what you're modeling also. As the guys already mentioned, moving parts usually need to be lubed. Fuel filler areas had spills which would mix with dirt and grime, vehicles such as the 38(t) were notorious for leaky wheel hubs if they sat for any length of time. Inside of exhausts (not outside) would have a sooty/greasy look and if the exhaust was broken or missing would leave a trail on the paint.

Anywhere a field mechanics hands could come in contact would leave smudges too.

The main thing to remember is greasy/oily areas pick up dirt and dust quickly.

You can also find gear oil leakage around at the center of road wheels on tanks and wheel hubs on trucks. Anywhere on the engine deck, you might find fuel stains more than grease. Grease is mostly found around linkages like torsion bars and the ends of shock absorbers. However, those places are usually covered by a road wheel or skirting.

You use oils like burnt umber, or Tamiya's clear smoke.

Hope this helps,
Shadowfax

Thank you for your answers. what I'm building now is a Tiger II. I have a bottle of Tamiya smoke. I never used that so I'll give it a try. If it doesn't work I will try the oil wash. If anyone has a pic of those stains done on a model I would be interesting in taking a look on it.

spit