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wet mud
ziggy1
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Posted: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 - 02:14 AM UTC
Hey boys,
I am trying to give my muddy road that "wet" look, but with no good results. Is there a gloss coat that I should lay down? Or some kind of clear varnish? And whats the best kind to use, and how would you apply it?
Thanks in advance!!
-Ziggy
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Posted: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 - 07:53 AM UTC
I recommend that once you have your mud situated, you carefully apply many coats of Future to the area which will give you the wet look.
HONEYCUT
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Posted: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 - 01:50 PM UTC
Gday Ziggy
Here's my version of a muddy field


Would be not dissimilar to a very muddy road though...
I laid an initial base with basic ruts, then using a wood filler (just add water) I made the squeezed out edges of mud from the ruts. This was all a flat finish at this stage.
Knowing the depth of certain puddles, I simply added clear gloss from a tin (Revell, methinks) which resulted in a little depth, and then just figured on where there would be wetness showing in the mounds.
Hope this helps some, and if any further questions, I have also made a base or two with clear resin water...
Cheers
Brad
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Posted: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 - 04:59 PM UTC
You could try a gloss version of your mud color. You could also try to add a thin layer of two part epoxy. This stuff usually dries clear - test it on a scarp first.
bgazso
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Posted: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 - 08:17 PM UTC
If you look at real mud, you'll notice that it's not really as glossy as you might think. Certainly not as glossy as water. You might try using a clear satin on the mud, and gloss for the puddles.

Barry
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Posted: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 - 09:51 PM UTC
Brad, any chance you could expand on that water?
I've been looking to get something like that for a while, but with no luck.
Cheers
Scott.
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Posted: Monday, March 26, 2007 - 06:12 PM UTC

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Gday Ziggy
Here's my version of a muddy field


Would be not dissimilar to a very muddy road though...
I laid an initial base with basic ruts, then using a wood filler (just add water) I made the squeezed out edges of mud from the ruts. This was all a flat finish at this stage.
Knowing the depth of certain puddles, I simply added clear gloss from a tin (Revell, methinks) which resulted in a little depth, and then just figured on where there would be wetness showing in the mounds.
Hope this helps some, and if any further questions, I have also made a base or two with clear resin water...
Cheers
Brad


Wow. I had to bump this up in the hope that you'll expand on your method and hopefully post a few more photos.
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