
Mr Surfacer
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Mr Surfacer
Hello! Is there, or has anyone got, an alternative for texturing exhuast pipes etc? 

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Re: Mr Surfacer
Hi ska2d2,
I am a cheap SOB so the method I have used for over 40 years is white glue cut with just a little water and mix in baking soda and apply with old brush. Let harden and clear coat and then paint with what ever you like to use for rust. I use oils. By playng with the glue/baking soda mix you can create heavy or light rusting.
Hope this helps!
I am a cheap SOB so the method I have used for over 40 years is white glue cut with just a little water and mix in baking soda and apply with old brush. Let harden and clear coat and then paint with what ever you like to use for rust. I use oils. By playng with the glue/baking soda mix you can create heavy or light rusting.
Hope this helps!

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Re: Mr Surfacer
Hi Ska.........
This texture was achieved my painting the exhaust stacks a base coat of Revell Enamal matt 85 ( dark rusty orange ish )
Then on a saucer i placed plain old talcum power in the centre and arranged around the edge of the plate different
acrylic Tamiya colours , black , light brown, dark brown , red brown , buff ect.... Then using a small part of ripped sponge
i just dabbed away on each colour then into the talcum powder and onto the exhaust stack .
It is easy to change the shade by selecting different colour combinations , .... hope that helps

This texture was achieved my painting the exhaust stacks a base coat of Revell Enamal matt 85 ( dark rusty orange ish )
Then on a saucer i placed plain old talcum power in the centre and arranged around the edge of the plate different
acrylic Tamiya colours , black , light brown, dark brown , red brown , buff ect.... Then using a small part of ripped sponge
i just dabbed away on each colour then into the talcum powder and onto the exhaust stack .
It is easy to change the shade by selecting different colour combinations , .... hope that helps


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Re: Mr Surfacer
Cool! Baking soda and talc! Interesting 'Walkers' combo!
Many thanks dudes! 

