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I've been constructing a Cryo Tank (basically a tank that freezes its foes and they shatter under their own weight, killing them). My idea is that the tank itself no matter the environment is always extremely cold due to its "ammunition" and weapon system. But that's a another story.

I want a good effect for things like icicles, and sheets of ice coming from vents and other things.

My current idea is to use green stuff and make thin "icicles" on things like pipes and other things, or thin sheets on the outside hull.

besides that, those I have asked have said to base it white and dry brush light blue onto them with other things like washes to make some of the ice "dirty" and an 'ard coat to get the shine. Or something like that anyways.

Does Dakka have any tips or things to get such an Ice effect?

You can make icicles by melting clear plastic rods and stretching them out or use a hot glue gun as described here: http://www.dakkadakka.com/wiki/en/Zenithal_Airbrushing,_OSL_and_Snow_and_Ice_Tutorial,_subject_-_Grey_Knight#Step_12:_Icicles_and_Final_Shots

 ScootyPuffJunior wrote:
You can make icicles by melting clear plastic rods and stretching them out or use a hot glue gun as described here: http://www.dakkadakka.com/wiki/en/Zenithal_Airbrushing,_OSL_and_Snow_and_Ice_Tutorial,_subject_-_Grey_Knight#Step_12:_Icicles_and_Final_Shots

Duuuude... there's a whole wiki here with tutorials on the basics? How the hell did I miss that?!

The whole articles section is rather neglected - mostly old content, little organization, and even less traffic. I expect that many, if not most, users that have joined in the past few years are largely unaware of it.

To the topic at hand: Water Effects (Woodland Scenics or an equivalent gloss gel product) are another popular option. Lay out beads on a non-stick surface (e.g. waxed paper), tease out points with a toothpick or sculpting tool, and let it set. Once it firms up, you can trim the icicles as needed and "glue" them to a painted model using fresh water effect (which will dry clear, blending seamlessly with the applied ice). Here's the process in action on some FoW terrain (15mm, but the process can be scaled up):