AK Interactive Basic Dirt Effects Weathering Set Train Series (AK7020)

Name: AK Interactive Basic Dirt Effects Weathering Set Train Series (AK7020)
Brand: AK Interactive
SKU: AK7020
Price: 12.02 USD
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Pigment
Wash
Enamel

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PROJ: AK7020 · SHEET 2 / 4

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Product overview

Basic Dirt Effects Weathering Set (Train Series) is a three-jar blister of AK's 35 ml weathering products for making multiple dirt effects on trains and wagons — AK's own summary — with ultra-realistic results. It mixes product lines: two jars are enamel effects, Rainmarks for rain-streaked dirt and Decay Effect for heavier, decayed grime, while the third, Asphalt Road Dirt, is one of AK's ultrafine modelling pigments, applied dry or mixed with pigment fixer or white spirit for wet work. That enamel-plus-pigment mix is the point of the set: streaked and layered dirt first, a dusty, ground-in finish on top.

Set contains (3 × 35 ml): AK074 Rainmarks, AK675 Decay Effect and AK146 Asphalt Road Dirt (pigment)
Two jars are enamel effects; the third is an ultrafine modelling pigment — AK's instruction is to apply its pigments dry, or "Mix them with Pigment Fixer or White Spirit to apply them wet."
AK's summary: "Special set to make multiple dirt effects on trains and wagons. Create your effects easily to get ultra-realism."
All three jars are stocked by us separately as singles

Notes · Q & A

What is a model wash and when would I use one?

A wash is a very thin, highly pigmented acrylic fluid that flows into recessed detail by capillary action. Apply it over a sealed base coat to add shading around panel lines, rivets and surface texture, or use it as a full-surface filter to shift the overall tone of the model.

Do I need to seal the surface before applying a wash?

A smooth, sealed surface gives the wash a consistent flow and makes cleanup easier. A coat of gloss or satin varnish before the wash prevents it from staining a matt base coat unevenly.

How do I apply a wash and clean up the excess?

Load a soft brush and touch it to the area you want to shade; the wash will flow into the recesses on its own. After roughly 20 minutes of drying time, wipe away any unwanted residue from raised surfaces with a clean, slightly damp brush or cotton bud. These washes are water-based, so tools clean with water.

Can I apply a wash with an airbrush?

Yes. The manufacturer confirms these washes can be applied by brush or airbrush. A light, even pass with an airbrush works well as an overall filter to unify the tone of a model or add a subtle colour shift across a large surface.

Notes · Logistics

Shipping

Orders placed before 3pm (Mon–Fri) are dispatched the same day. UK delivery is by Royal Mail 24 Tracked. Free UK delivery on orders over £70. International delivery available via Royal Mail International Tracked or courier.

Returns

If you're not happy with your purchase, contact us within 30 days for a full refund or exchange. Items must be unused and in original packaging.

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