water

[lmackattack]

are people still using bar topping or the stuff woodland sells? I used the woodland stuff years ago but dont recall the outcome. Theres a section of layout that could use some water. any tips on what to use.

Trent

 

[Railphotog]

I've used Envirotex Lite for several still water scenes on my modules, such as this one:

The material, as you suggested is used to protect bar tops and such. I haven't had the need to try out some of the specialized hobby products to simulate water. Some can make the water look less flat, and in some instances quite a bit different.

 

[Selector]

I agree with Bob. Any hardware store carries a two-part epoxy used for wood finishing and such. Two bottles, one with hardener and the other with resin. Swing Paints makes Nu-Lustre 55, and it comes in at least three differen quantities with the associated price variance.

You'll typically only need three or four fluid ounces for a pond or large puddle the size that Bob shows, and even then that would often be done in two, maybe more, pours of about 1/8" depth or so.

I used it to create this rather dry river bed in the dead of summer. The trick is to line your "vessel" with something essentially non-porous because the epoxy will wick itself through tiny holes and gaps. If you mix a small batch of hydrocal or plaster of paris, or wood putty, a thin lining is all that is needed, and when it is dry, paint the liner to simulate water depth and colour. Then pour your epoxy in a couple of sessions or more. Cover it as it dries.

 

[jbaakko]

I hear the Woodland Scenic's liquid (not the old school melt the tablet stuff) is quite easy to use, easier then anything else.
http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/785-1211

Unreal Details makes a good product, but its basicaly the same thing as Envirotex, which I believe is cheaper then the Unreal Details kit.

 

[mike8693]

I used Woodland Scenics realistic water and water effects mainly because my layouts in the basement without windows for ventiliation. I was very surprised how well it turned out. You can't get much easier than just pouring it in.

 

[lmackattack]

great advice guys thanks! and great shots you both have lots of detail there!

I had to ask because I have this old bag of woodland pellets that you have to melt. i dident want to use that as it was a stringy mess last time I tried it!!. My Mom just about killed me after I returned the pot that I used to melt the pellets in LOL. Im only doing a small 5" by 2" swamp type pond. somthing along the spur to add some weather details to the layout.

I will check out my options this weekend.