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Drunken Elf

Drunken Elf

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Thats great, thank you.

Yes im sure a google search is very quick but I feel its best to ask on here and get an experienced users opinion. I appreciate you looking and your find. Thanks. Will have a little go. attempting a pool of water situated under a rock with hanging moss. almost like when you over turn rocks on the beach looking for crabs
 
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generulpoleaxe

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How deep will the water be? if it's only going to be a few mill then use single part air curing resin such as vallejo still water.

Have a think about all the details and p.m. me with them, I'll be able to advise you far better on what you will need (have you thought about ripples in the water etc?
 
Drunken Elf

Drunken Elf

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Ok great, thank you. I want it perhaps 5mm deep on a 40mm base perhaps of which half will be covered by a rock. so 5mm deep over 20mm base. Ripples would be good bt its my first time so I dont want to get too complex
 
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generulpoleaxe

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Drunken Elf said:
Ok great, thank you. I want it perhaps 5mm deep on a 40mm base perhaps of which half will be covered by a rock. so 5mm deep over 20mm base. Ripples would be good bt its my first time so I dont want to get too complex
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50ml solid water (two part resin) and the making waves 100ml (the resin will cost you more but as your getting used to it it's less money to waste in case you fubar big time.
http://www.deluxematerials.co.uk/pages/scenicproducts.htm


when making the barrier you need to ensure it is water tight, masking tape (or gaffa tape) will not work (forget those that say it does, it has failed on me more times than succeeded.)
plasticard held in place with whatever works, plasticine to ensure any gaps are sealed and then liquid vaseline on the inside of the barrier to ensure not only do you have a releasing agent to stop the resin attaching to the plasticard but that any gaps from the inside are sealed (making sure it is sealed is vital, I cannot enfasize this enough.)
 
Drunken Elf

Drunken Elf

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Bah the link wont work at my office. i'll have to wait until i get home. Wow thats all very helpful advice. Yeah ok, try the plasticard technique. I assume i need to paint the waterbed on the base first if its a shallow im doing. going to have to figure out a good technique on making a 20mm base look like pebbles. Also need to get some moss from a hobby store, will prob paint the under side of the rock with a dark green/brown wash and then gloss varnish over to give the impression of rising tide
 
Hieronymus

Hieronymus

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I did something years ago to get a wavy water effect using glossy acrylic gel medium in several layers, allowing each one to dry, with some Future acrylic floor stuff over the top of it. I remember having to fill in some gaps on the sides as the gel medium pulled away from the edge. It was only a few millimeters deep. The effect was translucent, as though the water had algae growing in it. Below is the description of how I did it and a link to the piece. I don't know if this is the kind of effect you are looking for, but it's inexpensive.

" With each layer (of acrylic gel medium) I dipped into the surface with the blunt end of a paint brush to give it the wavy effect. After I was satisfied with the texture, I coated it with Future Acrylic floor goop to make it shiny. The water out of the dragon's mouth is a piece of clothing price tag plastic with a couple of coats of acrylic gel medium on it with a coat of Future."

http://www.coolminiornot.com/55830?browseid=7609088
 
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