"Water effects" Topic
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| jscottbowman | 02 May 2012 6:02 p.m. PST |
Guys looking for advice on an economical source of 'water effect resin'. I'm building a beach section for Normandy and I have worked out I need about 2.5 litres (I think!) And advice appreciated.
Cheers
Scott
scottswargaming.blogspot.com |
| Todd636 | 02 May 2012 6:12 p.m. PST |
I know some railroad modelers use Mod Podge as a cheaper alternative to products designed specifically for water effects. It does tend to have bubbles if it is too thick. |
| 14th Brooklyn | 03 May 2012 2:34 a.m. PST |
If you are building a beach section… the water there is hardly clear at all (escpecially with the water splashing around the obstacles, landing craft wirling the water and men walking through the surf). In the past I have applied acrylic paste (the one you get at DIY stores) directly to some HDF boards, painted it in appropriate colours and put some high gloss varish over it. You can cover a large area this way for less then 10 Euro. link Cheers, Burkhard |
| Ranger322 | 03 May 2012 7:58 a.m. PST |
I've done the method mentioned by 14th Brooklyn…worked well for me… My brother-in-law has also suggested using fiberglass resin like they use for automotive body repair. I think it's fairly cheap from an auto shop…haven't tried it yet though. Bart |
| hindsTMP | 06 May 2012 9:02 a.m. PST |
If you want to avoid poisoning yourself with toxic fumes, you could also try artist's Gloss Medium, "teased" into waves over a flat painted surface, as used by model railroaders. (The paint colors are chosen with an eye to the appearance of the surface of the water, rather than of the appearance of the bottom). This can look surprisingly realistic, and you can do a small experimental "beach" section to practice. MH |
| jscottbowman | 08 May 2012 7:55 p.m. PST |
Guys, thanks for your replies. In the end I have decided to stick with the WS product, though I hope to only have to use half the amount I originally 'guesstimated'.
Cheers
Scott |
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