Modeling engine exhaust

RedCuffs Warmaster Plaki-Krak. The only way this old broken body can continue soldiering Posts: 668	Modeling engine exhaust Jul 13, 2015 18:41:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RedCuffs on Jul 13, 2015 18:41:59 GMT -5 Has anyone managed to represent the exhaust on an engine? Whether it's a Valk engine, land speeder or jump pack.
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Modeling engine exhaust Jul 14, 2015 10:24:35 GMT -5

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are you after the rusty look?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU-nx-g_DlQ

or the sort of rainbow heat tarnished effect?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=uq4ef9vkLic

Is the exhaust near a part of the model that would get soot stains?

Last Edit: Jul 14, 2015 10:28:52 GMT -5 by treadiculous

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RedCuffs Warmaster Plaki-Krak. The only way this old broken body can continue soldiering Posts: 668	Modeling engine exhaust Jul 14, 2015 12:38:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RedCuffs on Jul 14, 2015 12:38:14 GMT -5 I'm more after trying to get the "10,000 foot pounds of superheated thrust" look.
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jenburdoo Warmaster Posts: 556	Modeling engine exhaust Jul 14, 2015 20:59:24 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jenburdoo on Jul 14, 2015 20:59:24 GMT -5 Hm. How about a wire sculpture painted in glowing colors? Or simply painting the inside of the engine as you would a fire.
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RedCuffs Warmaster Plaki-Krak. The only way this old broken body can continue soldiering Posts: 668	Modeling engine exhaust Jul 15, 2015 7:15:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by RedCuffs on Jul 15, 2015 7:15:43 GMT -5 I've had a think ... anyone think that clear silicone with a pigment added could do the trick ?
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commissarbob WARLORD Forward, FOR GLORY! Posts: 1,200	Modeling engine exhaust Jul 15, 2015 12:58:33 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by commissarbob on Jul 15, 2015 12:58:33 GMT -5 Clear rod filed to a cone and sanded smooth, painted with clear gloss colors would also do the trick nicely.
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