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Dioramas: Water Effects
Water! A sometimes intimidating effect.
Hosted by Darren Baker
Realistic Water & Plaster of Paris
exit263
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Brunei
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Posted: Wednesday, January 20, 2016 - 11:28 AM UTC
Guys, will Plaster of Paris absorb the Woodland Scenic Realistic Water? Ive tried pouring it over DAS Air Dry Clay & it seems its been absorb by the Air Dry Clay. Any advise guys?
Disith
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Posted: Wednesday, January 20, 2016 - 03:29 PM UTC
Plaster is porous so will absorb most liquids you need to seal it first use some pva glue to do this then you should be ok
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Posted: Thursday, January 21, 2016 - 04:11 AM UTC
These are some good directions on making water: http://www.shipmodels.info/mws_forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=37923 Some of the steps sound complicated, but it's pretty simple - I was able to do a half decent job the first time:

exit263
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Posted: Thursday, January 21, 2016 - 07:56 AM UTC
Problem with Woodland Scenics Realistic Water is it doesnt mix well with PVA glue. Ive tried it before to seal the edge of my base & after pouring the W.S Realistic Water n leaving it to dry, a whittish,cloudy color appeared around the area which i seal with PVA glue.
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Posted: Monday, January 25, 2016 - 02:08 AM UTC
Based on the wealth of knowledge posted here, I need some "really new guy" instructions for doing a beach scenario with waves lapping up on the shore and a water line. Subject will be parked on beach above water line, facing out to sea.

I would really appreciate any guidance. I am an airplane/automotive guy trying on a new challenge.

Thanks in advance!
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