Rocket Flambé mod idea

[Rodger]

I’d love a mod that applies the aero reentry effects to a part if it’s caught in the exhaust of an engine, like the interstage on a F9 when the 2nd stage lights, or when a jettisoned SRB falls behind the main engine: 

KSP already tracks parts getting hit by exhaust, and the plasma reentry effects would be perfect for it, so it seems possible.

[Probus]

Exactly which effects do you want to see?  I know Engine Lighting Relit would add some effects to the spent stage.  Also Re-entry Particle Effects may do some of what you want, maybe?  Is that what you're thinking?

[Rodger]

I’m thinking of the stock re-entry effects, but applied to parts which are in the path of rocket exhaust. Like if you stage a rocket and light the 2nd stage right away, the 2nd stage engine’s exhaust would burn the interstage fairing of the 1st stage. You can see it happening on some F9 launches. It also happens to spent SRBs, an example is the video in the first post.

[goldenpsp]

5 hours ago, Rodger said:

I’m thinking of the stock re-entry effects, but applied to parts which are in the path of rocket exhaust. Like if you stage a rocket and light the 2nd stage right away, the 2nd stage engine’s exhaust would burn the interstage fairing of the 1st stage. You can see it happening on some F9 launches. It also happens to spent SRBs, an example is the video in the first post.

Sounds like you have the beginnings of a modder.  The first thing anyone needs is an idea.  For the second there are tons of resources to teach you how.