TWA 15 Grease And Dirt

The fifteenth issue of The Weathering Aircraft is now available! This time, we focus on stains created by traces of oil, dirt and the combination of the two. Mastery of several techniques will be essential to accurately reproduce the ways in which these elements common to all aircraft tend to accumulate, streak and discolor the surfaces of each in unique ways, as shown in the references.

This issue guides you through the different methods used to apply dirt and fluid coloring using specific effects, versatile Oilbrusher applications and pencils among other techniques and materials used to produce stunning results. Of course, the reader is shown how and when to use the most effective methods and materials to achieve stains of various sizes, fluids, soils, discoloration and layered effects according to the specific weathering effects precise for each subject. In this issue, we've gathered teaching tools and inspiration from some of the world's best model makers.

Our contributors will teach you how to handle a wide range of products to easily create the most realistic and eye-catching finishes. The step-by-step processes used to achieve the most realistic result are each described in clear, easy-to-understand text and illustrated with high-quality photographs. All in all, this is an extremely comprehensive problem-solver that offers you the chance to learn everything you need to know about this type of effect and how to recreate it on your aircraft models.

Index:

• A-7H CORSAIR II / Angel Expósito
• P-47D "HAD IT" THUNDERBOLT / Ricardo Batista
• A-10 THUNDERBOLT II / Julio Fuente Díaz
• MiG-29 SMT / Oto Drobik
• VIPER COLONIAL II / Yang Yu Pei
• BRISTOL BEAUFIGHTER TF.MK X / Jamie Haggo