**** DONE: 1/48 Fw190 A-4 - Winter War / Eastern Front WWII

[Vic Balshaw]

A very nice build John, you should be well pleased.

 

[Crimea_River]

Indeed he should. Very nice.

 

[N4521U]

The exhaust staining is magic, well done overall.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Talking of the exhaust staining John, as said it looks very realistic. Would you like to tell us how this was achived.

 

[JKim]

Thanks fellas! The exhaust staining was airbrushed in two steps by using heavily thinned brown and brown+black. Using Tamiya Acrylics and iso alcohol as thinner, my paint:thinner ratio is about 1:4... very watery. Since it is so watery, it is essential to use very light (reduced air pressure), repeated strokes to build up the effect. Brown first and then the brown+black in a narrower area to leave a lighter brown edge to the stain.