The engine fire wall and engine mount was primed with the Surfacer 1500 black, then Alclad2 Brass and Copper were applied. I had already attached the pipes that need this colour so everywhere got it as it was easier to do this than mask up. Over this was sprayed XF-71 which I scratched off where required.
To weather the engine I used various Ammo by Mig enamel products. I have found thinning them with lighter fluid meant for Zippo type lighters works wonders, it helps with the flow and gives a rapid drying time. At first it looks like the engine has a catastrophic oil leak but this will be toned down.
Next – fitting the engine mounting brackets. A very easy and nice fit (unlike some etch ones I’ve used). The exhausts were also painted with a pre-mixed Hull Red and Gunmetal with some heavily thinned Tan over the top.
And that is pretty much it for the engine for now.
George Eberling says
Do you have a tutorial on how to do invasion stripes?
Geoff Coughlin says
Hi George,
That’s a good question and I don’t think so – specifically in the SMN Techniques Bank, but there will be! I’ll look to create one for everyone very soon. In the meantime, do check out Aircraft-Finished Now and pick any of the finished model projects that feature aircraft with these stripes and pick up any hints and tips that you can. Best wishes, GC (30Dec21)