So cool scrolling down this page & seeing how you just keep on upping the quality-meter, well into the red (or should that be green?) zone already. I agree with Ski, make a basic replica of the stream section (using exactly the same materials you’ve used) and do trials on that. Make it so you can do at least two trials & make whatever mistakes there so you’ll have the confidence of experience for the real thing. I know I would, having never attempted water before either

For moss perhaps Woodland Scenic's HO scale grass and ground cover products. It can be painted any color, seems to have the right texture/size and can be further enhanced, color wise, with pastel chalks.

It comes in several greens, browns and dark yellow.

Beautiful work here!

You can mix a little green and yellow paint with talc and/or fine sand for moss.

I actually did make a start on nr 5 too, but since that requires more work, I let that one rest for now...

Are those fish glad!!!

I hope you are able to convey the churn in a satisfactory way. I'll be on the edge of my seat on this one...

The tanks indeed do the work done so far not enough justice. Nice effect you created with the green hue on the stones.
I was also thinking of long fibres for the algae. As for moss, I just saw that AK has moss texture in a bottle:

I like the idea as well as your work you have done so far

you could try balsa wood sawdust for moss, tinted with green paint.or for something finer try a hardwood sawdust

Nice build G , beautiful man !!

Nice update! Great stuff you added like the "wavy weeds" at the creek bottom. Spot on. Green stains on the ford rocks,also nice touch. Worn path down the bridge center-cool! I could go on and on but I will let others weigh in.
J

Really beautiful work G, already a gem. If that was a/the water test under the bridge it looks like a success – if not too late I’d suggest maybe darkening the cobbles that’ll be submerged…assuming they will be submerged a little? I can see you’ve “mossed” them but I’m not sure it’ll provide enough contrast to drier stones & there may be a risk the water’s so transparent it’ll be invisible - reflections show best against a darker background. I’d also suggest the bare earth seems too reddish & needs toning down unless that’s just the lighting?

The depth in the water works is beginning to show nicely, keep er rolling! The ground work is coming to life too, looking good. Standing by to stand by

Things are starting to look swell... The water looks good so far, but do not forget to create the neccesary disturbance. It is a flowing brook after al...

Hi G,

Just dropped in on this one.

This is very nice indeed. A great example of how much you can fit into a small space if you use different levels and incorporate some interesting features.

I can see your dilemma about whether to go for one or two carriers... for my money one will do because I imagine they would want each one to get clear before the second entered the stream.

I imagine you are planning to have one either entering or leaving the water so you can incorporate some cool water effects... The suspension on the Universal carrier gave it a distinctive upward slope, so why not use that to your advantage?

Also, as far as weathering / colouring is concerned, I wouldn't make any final decisions until you have the carrier(s) at least in its/their base coat. I found with my last diorama (Liberation, Italy 1944 - which also had a carrier) that a lot changed once I had the vehicles to place amongst the scenery...

Anyway, that's just my penny's worth. Keep up the fantastic work!

Tim