AK Interactive Aircraft Engine Effects Weathering Set (AK2000)

Name: AK Interactive Aircraft Engine Effects Weathering Set (AK2000)
Brand: AK Interactive
SKU: AK2000
Price: 10.59 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Enamel

DWG · Product Information

PROJ: AK2000 · SHEET 2 / 4

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Product overview

Aircraft Engine Effects Weathering Set is a three-jar blister of AK's 35 ml enamel weathering products for aircraft engines of any era and any air force. The trio: Aircraft Engine Oil — AK notes the oil in planes is lighter in colour than in other vehicles — Aircraft Engine Wash, which AK recommends applying to surfaces painted or varnished with acrylic paint, and Kerosene Leaks and Stains for spilled-kerosene effects on modern or classic aircraft. The card itself prints "enamel colors specially formulated and tested to apply over aircraft colors", and all three jars dilute with white spirit. All three are stocked by us separately as singles.

Set contains (3 × 35 ml): AK2019 Aircraft Engine Oil, AK2033 Aircraft Engine Wash and AK2039 Kerosene Leaks and Stains
AK on the engine oil: "The oil in planes is different than in other vehicles as the color is lighter" — the only colour statement AK makes in this set
AK's own caution on the kerosene jar: it is for spilled-kerosene effects, and "This is not product to make oil and grease effects"
AK's advice on the engine wash: apply it to surfaces that have been painted or varnished with acrylic paint
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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