Some WWI aircraft ( Fokker E series, Oeffag built Albatros DIII ) had engine cowlings that were "engine-turned" which gave a random "whorled" effect. Can anyone please tell me how to get this effect in 1/48 scale?
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Clive Mason ( modulla )

i would like to see a answer to that question 2

Try this on scrap plastic to get the feel. First 3-5 coats of Testors buffable aluminum. Next a "dull" edged drill bit at low speed. Walk the drill bit at low speed over the surface at a steady pace, not leaving it in one spot too long. Viola or Whallah if you will.

I agree with most of the last answer. A pencil eraser works real good used in the same way. Justb trim it down and try it on some scrap plastic first. I believe Dremel also makes a rubber bit to. Have used it to make the engine turned dash for a Trans Am model car.

ty for the help

Thanks, everyone
Modulla

I have seen it done by spraying the cowl black...and using a thin brush paint a random squiggle pattern in silver chrome paint all over the cowl. after it has cured, overspray a light,thin coat of silver over the entire cowl,and build out the colour until satisfied..overspray with clearcote ..it looks really good when finished

Here is a bit of fun on the subject.