Tail Soot Stain using Flory Model's Washes
The classic Tornado weathering is the staining on the tail from the thrust reverser. If done right, it can add an extra level of realism to a model.
Flory Model's have the perfect product, with one distinct advantage: it is fully reversible and can be removed with a damp cloth. This gives infinite scope for experimentation and error. Furthermore, the removal of the staining is something that can be seen in real life. The Tornado F3 (below, bottom right) shows this.
Flory Model's have the perfect product, with one distinct advantage: it is fully reversible and can be removed with a damp cloth. This gives infinite scope for experimentation and error. Furthermore, the removal of the staining is something that can be seen in real life. The Tornado F3 (below, bottom right) shows this.
Dark Dirt, when mixed with a little of the Black wash is the perfect shade for the soot staining that is often found on the Tornado. The wash applied using an airbrush. The first layer has to be applied VERY lightly and is dried by cutting to just air (using double action airbrush).
Once the first layer has been added, another can be placed on top and the wash applied a little more liberally as the first layer gives a key for subsequent layers to grip to. Frequently cutting to air will help avoid the wash flowing and running.
Once several layers, perhaps three of four have been applied a cumulative affect will be achieved. It is something that will take some experimentation, but if it doesn't work, simply wash it off and start again.
Once the first layer has been added, another can be placed on top and the wash applied a little more liberally as the first layer gives a key for subsequent layers to grip to. Frequently cutting to air will help avoid the wash flowing and running.
Once several layers, perhaps three of four have been applied a cumulative affect will be achieved. It is something that will take some experimentation, but if it doesn't work, simply wash it off and start again.
This is the third layer, you can see the wash is still drying on the left, As each layer is applied it reactivates preceding layers so that every application blends seamlessly with the layers beneath it.
To add interest to the weathering, some staining has been removed with a damp piece of tissue. This is an intermediate stage. It was followed by a light mist coat to reduce contrast. Later layers are a blend of Dark Dirt and Black Wash.
Removing the wash is simple, especially on a glossed surface. After this picture was a taken an overall mist coat of Grime Wash was applied as a 'filter'