AK Interactive AK174 Photo Etch Tarnishing Liquid 100 ml is an innovative chemical liquid designed for scale modeling, enabling realistic darkening of metal parts from photo-etched sets, as well as barrels, antennas, and small accessories made of steel or brass. The product belongs to the category of modeling chemicals – liquids for photo-etched parts, offering a professional solution for achieving the effect of darkening and aging new, shiny metal surfaces that, once installed in a model, may look too sterile or unnatural.

AK174 Photo Etch Tarnishing Liquid is especially recommended for use with photo-etched elements, e.g., 1/35, 1/48, or 1/72 photo-etched sheets used in military, aircraft, and naval modeling. It successfully gives a realistic, darker tone to steel and brass details, eliminating unwanted shine that is especially visible at cut, trimmed, or chipped areas. The liquid perfectly prepares these parts for final painting or weathering, ensuring excellent paint adhesion.

• Volume: 100 ml – efficient and economical in use.
• Intended for: metal elements (brass, steel) – photo-etched sheets, barrels, antennas, small details.
• Chemical agent – ready-to-use product, does not require thinning.
• Effect: darkened, aged metal, elimination of shine.
• Recommended for modelers building models in 1/35, 1/72, 1/48 scales and any others using metal accessories.
• Manufacturer: AK Interactive – a leader in innovative modeling accessories.

We recommend this product for all modelers – from beginners to advanced, especially enthusiasts of military, aircraft, and naval models where photo-etched details play a key role in providing realism to the final result. Our store recommends the use of AK Interactive AK174 as an essential addition to any modeling workshop.

Level of use difficulty: 1/5 – effective and easy to apply, only requires dipping or brushing onto the metal part.

Achieve the highest level of realistic finish thanks to AK Interactive AK174 Photo Etch Tarnishing Liquid – get a professional look on every model!