In these cases you may want to try some tricks of the foley artist.
Foley artists create manual sound effects to sync up with projected film or video images.
This art is very specialized and used primarily for feature film post-production. However, in a pinch you can use the following tricks or make up you own to bring that special touch to your sound track. Take care in choosing a microphone to pick up the audio effect. Pickup pattern and location can make a great difference in the sound recorded. Also consider the acoustics of the location in which you are working.