Mike Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Worn Effects Acrylic Fluid AK Interactive If you've ever wondered how AFV modellers create those wonderful distressed and chipped paint effects, it started off with people using hairspray to add a water soluble layer between coats of paint. Time moves on however, and frustrated by the lack of control that your typical hairspray nozzle gives, and the smell of most of them, AK came up with this new fluid. It is odourless, and water soluble, but is applied by airbrush, giving much better control over application and resulting in thinner layers that allow more flexibility in the removal of the top layer of paint. Use is simple: Paint your model with the base colour, and let that cure for a few days Spray 1-3 thin coats of Worn Effects fluid over the painted surface As soon as the surface is dry, airbrush the next coat of acrylic paint Once the top coat is on, use a damp brush to wet the surface and remove small quantities of paint Continue to scratch and scuff the damp paint until you achieve the effect you want Conclusion This is a much more pleasing way to achieve the familiar chipped and abraded look of a well-used AFV, mainly because it is real chipping and wear, rather than paint laid over the top to simulate it. Some of the effects that you can achieve are truly stunning, but as always check your references to ensure your finished result is reminiscent of the real thing. Highly recommended. Review sample courtesy of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pte1643 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 I've had some of this for a little while now, but haven't actually got round to trying it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Fernandes Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Mike this is a very nice product and very simple to use! I made a video on how to use it ... unfortunatly the soundtrack is awfull!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modeler8522 Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 Product does go off and starts to smell! I'm on my wasted 4th bottle and it's doing the same it's stinking of rotten veg! Next time I'm keeping it in the fridge just to see if it keeps it fresh it's no use once starts smelling it causes a reaction with your next paint layer and causes small swelling bulges and like spider Web cracks I'm starting to wonder if it's a food product like glycerin or something I'm sure im not the only one who's opened up a bottle after a couple weeks and it's humming! I've got the lid off and the same with the heavy chipping fluid it's actually stunk the whole room out but it definitely smells organicy I'd love to know what's actually used in these! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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