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Water in diorama help
M4A2Sherman
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Canada
Joined: December 29, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 02:50 PM UTC
Hey guys,

Im asking for a bit of help for my "Stalingrad Diorama" I have been posting here. I want to put water into the sewers, maybe a 1/2 centimetre-1 cm deep. How do I do this? Will it warp the wood underneath? How can I keep the water from spilling over the edge of the diorama? How can I make ripples and such? Will the water melt the plastic? I'm using "realistic water" from woodland scenics.

Thanks a bunch guys, my deadline for the diorama is October the 9th, so i'd better get rolling...
HeavyArty
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Posted: Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 03:17 PM UTC
The WS water is acrylic. It will not harm any part of your dio. Simply mix it up, tint with some acrylic paint if desired, and pour it in the gutters. It is a little thick so it should stay put. It is pretty easy to work with and fully sets in a day or two.
M4A2Sherman
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Posted: Saturday, October 02, 2010 - 05:40 AM UTC
Thanks for the reply! Since my sewer is a cut-away, how can I keep the water from spilling over the edge? Will masking tape along with sheet plastic work?
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