AK Interactive Earth Effects Rally Set (AK8089)

Name: AK Interactive Earth Effects Rally Set (AK8089)
Brand: AK Interactive
SKU: AK8089
Price: 9.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

£9.99

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Wash
Enamel

DWG · Product Information

PROJ: AK8089 · SHEET 2 / 4

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Product overview

Earth is the whole point of this three-piece weathering set from AK Interactive's Cars and Civil Vehicles series: one acrylic splatter effect and two pigments that put driven earth onto rally and road vehicles. Stirred earth is the splatter effect for flicked-on dirt, while Dark earth and Europe earth are pigments for dry or fixed build-up in two distinct tones. The box bills it as realistic effects on your vehicles, and that is precisely the job these three products do. Both pigments are stocked by us separately; the Stirred earth splatter effect is not.

Set contains: AK8085 Stirred earth (acrylic splatter effect), AK081 Dark earth (pigment) and AK042 Europe earth (pigment)
One splatter effect plus two pigments: flicked-on earth first, then dry or fixed dust build-up in two earth tones
From AK's Cars and Civil Vehicles series, billed on the box as realistic effects on your vehicles; the box prints no volumes
Dark earth and Europe earth are stocked by us separately; Stirred earth is not stocked separately

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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