fishnjeeps Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I've had issues with EZ Water yellowing over time. The realistic water hasn't done that yet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormhowler Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 I will be using foam,but the pond will be on a well sanded and painted ply board of hardwood, several layers of dark paint (blacks, brown, etc) with sanding in between each layer of paint for optimum smoothness. Paint(or varnish) raises the grain of the wood by the introduction of moisture. Once the smoothness is satisfactory then I will begain shading the water's depth and color. Hosercanadian, I'm not planning on doing much water effects in the future, but I'll keep your technique in mind if I find I enjoy making water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormhowler Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 Thanks to all of you for the list of products and advise. Between you fine and knowledgable people and every youtube video I can find on water effects, I feel like Aquaman instead of like I'm wearing cement shoes. Thanks again, gentle people. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant_Crunch Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) I used EZ water once, it turned out yellowish and you have to be very careful not to introduce air bubbles into it. Edited August 20, 2014 by Sergeant_Crunch 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laoke Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Gimme a second and I'll post what I achieved with a $5 bottle of Tamiya Clear Blue. Ah, there we go. Not perfect, but also not completely horrible either. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowRaven Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 if you have a Michaels handy, go towards the toys/models/school projects section and look for stuff called Scene A+ Rama it's made by Woodland Scenics, and is meant for doing dioramas and other school project type stuff. They have kits for doing water effects, grass bases, and all sorts of other things. For a miniature hobbyist, i find their stuff invaluable 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Cave Bear Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 All of these methods are pretty good, save for the E-Z Water, which gets mixed reviews in model railroading circles. It yellows and apparently forms bubbles below the surface over time. All poured methods have two issues. The first is from surface tension. The poured liquid will creep up the terrain at the edges and leave an un-water-like shine or gloss there. This can fixed by repainting the terrain to cover it, after it dries. The other problem is depth. Deep waters can require many layers, and if you pour layers too thick, they may crack, overheat (if resin) or never dry (if acrylic). I've never done this myself, but I've seen great results for smaller water features by modeling the bottom, then covering it with a pane of thin glass or stiff clear plastic, and disguising the edges as the shoreline. You can apply a thin layer of water effects over the clear surface to make it look more natural, without the problems of depth. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowRaven Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 with the woodlands scenics pourable water, you can only pour about a quarter inch at a time, and it takes 24 hours to cure between pours. This is a distinct disadvantage for larger pieces, but it does come out looking good when done. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dontfear Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Something to keep in mind. The woodland scenics pourable still water is just acrylic glazing medium. Thats it. So much cheaper to buy at an art store. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willen Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Something to keep in mind. The woodland scenics pourable still water is just acrylic glazing medium. Thats it. So much cheaper to buy at an art store. Wait! That means we could experiment in using it as an additive to increase flow? I will blame you for putting more ideas into my head 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dread Polack Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 The guy from Hirst Arts recommends "Envirotex Lite, Pour-on High Gloss Finish". I bought some a while back, but never ended up using it. You can check out his tutorials here: http://www.hirstarts.com/tipsmain/tipsmain.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoroaster100 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I've never tried water effects, but am getting ready to try it with some 40 mm, to 100 mm bases (part of the each base). If you want the water effect on just part of the base that goes to the edge, what techniques do you use to keep the water effect stuff within the edges of the base until it cures? I just ordered Woodland Scenics Realistic Water so that is the product I'm going to try it with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aard_Rinn Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 If the base has straight edges (not bevels) I've had some success with masking tape. Wrap it neat and tight around the base and it'll give you a little cup to pour into... Still might be easier to use a base with a well though... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Sundseth Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I've never tried water effects, but am getting ready to try it with some 40 mm, to 100 mm bases (part of the each base). If you want the water effect on just part of the base that goes to the edge, what techniques do you use to keep the water effect stuff within the edges of the base until it cures? I just ordered Woodland Scenics Realistic Water so that is the product I'm going to try it with. Lego blocks can build quite a nice box if you seal the edges of the blocks or use a waterproof liner. (This is fairly common for short-run mold making, too.) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dontfear Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I've never tried water effects, but am getting ready to try it with some 40 mm, to 100 mm bases (part of the each base). If you want the water effect on just part of the base that goes to the edge, what techniques do you use to keep the water effect stuff within the edges of the base until it cures? I just ordered Woodland Scenics Realistic Water so that is the product I'm going to try it with. Lego blocks can build quite a nice box if you seal the edges of the blocks or use a waterproof liner. (This is fairly common for short-run mold making, too.) Thats how I make my mold boxes. Much more reusable than plasticard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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