Make an engine look realistic

[smb]

I see a lot of progress pics with awesome engines. Most of which paint in discolorations in the exhaust pipes. I dont have any airbrush and I was wondering what color is it and is there any way I can do it without an airbrush?

[iceblend]

Originally Posted by smb

I see a lot of progress pics with awesome engines. Most of which paint in discolorations in the exhaust pipes. I dont have any airbrush and I was wondering what color is it and is there any way I can do it without an airbrush?

Nah...u cant do that, unless you can find a spray with translucent paint. Those discolouration on the engine is usually a mix of yellow, orange and blue.

[dag65]

Originally Posted by iceblend

Nah...u cant do that, unless you can find a spray with translucent paint. Those discolouration on the engine is usually a mix of yellow, orange and blue.

Really! Damn I hate when people repsond so negatively . And yes SMB you can do that.
There was a nice article in Scale Auto a year or two ago that details this procedure.
Basically you need some transparent colors, red, blue, yellow...
If I remember right the person who wrote the article just used the thin stuff from the top a jar of paint that has settled and seperated. Candy red and blue work well also. You apply light washes of the varying colors in a convincing pattern.A reference photo would be useful.
Wish I had the article for you.

Hmm I just had a thought, I would be willing to bet colored pencils would work as well.

[smb]

Wow...I really have to try that out. I'll keep you guys posted if I successfully do it.