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The document provides a 7-step procedure for weathering and creating rust effects on an exhaust pipe or muffler model: 1. Prime the part in a dark brown color. 2. Apply a base coat of rust colors using an acrylic rust set sponged onto the part. 3. Apply a light coat of chipping fluid, then a mix of deck tan and signal red to represent heat and oxidation effects. 4. Chip away the paint using controlled motions to achieve the desired chipping effect.

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The document provides a 7-step procedure for weathering and creating rust effects on an exhaust pipe or muffler model: 1. Prime the part in a dark brown color. 2. Apply a base coat of rust colors using an acrylic rust set sponged onto the part. 3. Apply a light coat of chipping fluid, then a mix of deck tan and signal red to represent heat and oxidation effects. 4. Chip away the paint using controlled motions to achieve the desired chipping effect.

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By Luc Po

The following details a step by step proce-


dure for creating a weathered and rusty ex-
haust pipe or muffler.

1 2 3

1. For this example we are using an exhaust from the


Meng 1/35 Whippet kit. To start, the part is primed in a
dark brown colour.

2. Using several colours from the AK acrylic rust set


(AK551), a base coat of rust is sponged on.
By applying the acrylic with a sponge, we create a sub-
tle texture to indicate a greater rust effect. If the texture
is not desired, then the acrylic can be sprayed on with
an airbrush instead.

3. On old exhaust pipes we often see a dull coloura-


tion that has a very slight pink hue to it from the heat
and oxidation. For this we first we apply a light coat of
4 5 chipping fluid (e.g. AK089), and then mix up a colour
using deck tan (RC019) and signal red (RC005) in a ratio
of approximately 8:1. The mixed paint is lightly sprayed
on to the part. For this step we use AK’s real colours as
they provide a very nice chipping effect.

4. The paint is dampened with a wet brush, and using


controlled motions, we gently chip away the paint un-
til the desired effect is achieved.

5. A selection of rust coloured oil paints from ABT 502


are applied to a piece of cardboard to wick out excess
linseed oil. In this case we are using light rust (ABT060),
dark rust (ABT070), and oxide patina (ABT260).
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6. With a very fine brush we apply the oils in small dots
to the chipped areas. We then go back with a clean
brush to blend this, making sure that some of the
lighter coloured chipped paint remains clean in order
to create a contrast. We can also use a dark wash (e.g.
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AK045) at this time to pick out shadows around the ex-
haust mounting brackets.

7. For the final step, we take black pigment (AK039)


and apply this to the tip of the exhaust to indicate soot
stains.

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