{"product_id":"ak-interactive-afv-series-winter-weathering-set-ak4270","title":"AK Interactive AFV Series: Winter Weathering Set (AK4270)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eMaster the complex, hyper-realistic rigors of snow, cold, and freezing climates on scale armor with the \u003cb\u003eAK Interactive Winter Weathering Set\u003c\/b\u003e. Part of the specialized \u003cb\u003eAFV Series\u003c\/b\u003e weathering collection, this comprehensive multi-media kit is specifically engineered to tackle the unique challenges of simulating sub-zero operations on tanks, trucks, cars, and military transport vehicles. Winter subjects hold a unique allure for modelers, and this set delivers an all-in-one technical system to convincingly replicate the decay, ice, and grime generated by extreme seasonal exposure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThis set provides a complete, professional-grade solution to easily achieve realistic winter finishes. Whether you are laying down a temporary white camouflage layer or adding chipped paint scratches, heavy melting slush lines, or fresh accumulations of snow on flat panels, these formulations work together flawlessly. Each specific fluid and texture medium is designed to be used independently or combined seamlessly, allowing you to establish a wide chromatic range of sub-zero weathering on your historical armor projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications \u0026amp; Application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eVolume:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e Varies by bottle (Includes both technical acrylic fluids, enamels, and texture pastes)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eFormula:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e Mixed Media System (Water-Based 3GEN Acrylics, Odorless Chipping Fluids, Enamels, and Textures)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e Matte, Variable Textured Frost, and Grime Accumulation Finishes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eSafety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e Non-Toxic, Low-Odor Components\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eSurface Prep:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e Apply over painted acrylic, lacquer, or polyurethane basecoats\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eThinning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e Use each individual product with its specific designated thinner (e.g., water\/AK11500 for acrylics, mineral spirits for enamels)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eBox Dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e 6.75” L x 3.25” W x 1.2” D\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eDisplay Position:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e Weather Collection AFV Series #4270 (Recommended for ages 12+)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet Contents:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eAK088\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e Worn Effects (Acrylic Chipping Fluid)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eAK014\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e Winter Streaking Grime (Enamel Effect)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eAK8088\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e Snow Texture (Acrylic Paste)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eAK11372\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e Washable White Paint (3rd Generation Acrylic)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eTip: Perfecting Chipped Winter Camouflage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eTo replicate a heavily weathered whitewash, apply your vehicle’s standard base coat (such as Olive Drab or Dunkelgelb), then airbrush a layer of \u003cb\u003eWorn Effects (AK088)\u003c\/b\u003e directly from the jar. Once dry, mist a coat of \u003cb\u003eWashable White Paint (AK11372)\u003c\/b\u003e over the surface. Moisten the surface with plain water and gently rub with a stiff brush or toothpick to scratch and chip away the white paint, exposing the underlying color beneath for an authentic, field-applied look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eRecommendation: Combining Streaks and Snow Slush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eAfter chipping your winter whitewash, paint realistic vertical streaks down the armor plates using \u003cb\u003eWinter Streaking Grime (AK014)\u003c\/b\u003e directly from the bottle, blending the edges downward with a flat brush dampened in mineral spirits. Complete the sub-zero environment by utilizing a palette knife to pack \u003cb\u003eSnow Texture (AK8088)\u003c\/b\u003e into corner recesses, lower hull assemblies, and track links to simulate real, heavy accumulations of packed frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AK Interactive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54242720776476,"sku":"AKI-WX 3GEN AFV 4270","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/7560\/8431\/files\/ak-interactive-AK4270-winter-weathering-set-packaging.jpg?v=1782480045","url":"https:\/\/bellfordtoysandhobbies.com\/products\/ak-interactive-afv-series-winter-weathering-set-ak4270","provider":"Bellford Toys And Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}