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percy1510
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tiger 1 exhaust covers

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good afternoon everyone
I am looking for advice on how to make the plastic exhaust covers on a tiger 1 look damaged. I have seen models where these covers are dented or have holes in them and was wondering if anyone can give me any tips on how to achieve this look
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Marco Peter
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Hot screwdriver does wonders!
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:crazy: I did from an aluminum jar. Coca Cola
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I've left the inners as standard (as the outer shrouds cover them, but...Red hot pin for bullet holes, hot screwdriver for triangular/tear shaped larger holes, hot air gun to soften for dents.
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Wow thank s for the replies. Some excellent photos and certainly good for thought. I never thought about remaking parts from aluminium drink cans
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Its certainly good for the track covers as they certainly show realistic metal tear damage better than modding the existing plastic.
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I use a hot air gun for guards and a butane burner for other damage.
I recently made tiger mudguards from
Brass and a panther single style set of exhaust shrouds out of aluminium weather flashing for roofing .
Agree the brass or ally bends & damages better than the plastic but either way works
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