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MCKENNA77

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Anybody have any brand or products they prefer when it comes to making water in a dio? I'm looking to make a water way underneath a stone bridge.

Thanks
 
I have had good luck using a product for decapaging(sp). It's called Mod Podge. Available at Wal-Mart and its about 1/4 the price of Hobby brands. Brush it on thin and use several layers. DO NOT PUT IT ON THICK. It will never dry. See my thread in the how to diorama section called "Ambush at Bunker's Ford". Good Luck!
 
Mckenna, one more thing, I have heard a few horror stories about white glue and some fake water products not working well together as well as outgassing problems. I had no trouble with glue and this product and, since I was using it on styrfoam; I spackled the entire surface of my creekbed then painted it, then added my dirt and then put the water in. I had no bubble trouble at all. Hope this helps with whatever product you use.
 
Model railroaders use an epoxy resin. Better use it in a well ventilated space , like outdoors. The stench is toxic
 
Right on dudes, thanks for the advice. I'll let you know how it goes, might be a while though
 
McKenna

I use woodland scenics and water which is brush on works well and can set the flow with brushes. Also you then add woodlandscenics white water to create theflow effect. i used from Home depot clear bathroom mastic for the water features and rough water

Tony
 
4th Hussar said:
Model railroaders use an epoxy resin. Better use it in a well ventilated space , like outdoors. The stench is toxic
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NOTE - epoxy resin products, if they get airborne, may have the potential to cause asthma (or dermatitis by contact) - by sensitisation - so well ventilated work area and gloves is not just a good idea, but necessary.
 
I do not see the point for the water to be clear unless we are talking about a model railway settup. As for toy soldiers I prefer to sculpt the watersurface out of plaster or putty, paint in the desired colour and gloss varnish in several coats. If carefully done I think it looks great with toy soldiers.
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Wolfgang
 
It's a matter of preference for the scene/diorama builder. For a toy soldier dio, it's probably more effective to use a painted surface that has no real scale depth (like a real creek or river would). But if you're going for more detail-approaching scale modeling style-you'd probably want to use model railroad products (eg, Woodland Scenics) or other techniques that replicate water in depth.

But even for scale modelers, there are adherents to both techniques. I've seen ship builders who always use plaster for their bases, but paint the surface very convincingly.

I play around with both, depending on my mood.

Prost!
Brad
 
theBaron said:
It's a matter of preference for the scene/diorama builder. For a toy soldier dio, it's probably more effective to use a painted surface that has no real scale depth (like a real creek or river would). But if you're going for more detail-approaching scale modeling style-you'd probably want to use model railroad products (eg, Woodland Scenics) or other techniques that replicate water in depth.

But even for scale modelers, there are adherents to both techniques. I've seen ship builders who always use plaster for their bases, but paint the surface very convincingly.

I play around with both, depending on my mood.

Prost!
Brad
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BRAD, GET A CAMERA! Mike
 
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