Hello. I have read several methods on how to create water for a ship diorama. However, I would like to know what methods and advice you folks have. I’m planning to create a 1/700 scale scene with the USS Alabama by Hasegawa. Thanks a bunch.[oX)]
There’s a great article on how to create water on www.modelwarships.com by Jeff Herne. Very helpful in describing how to use acrylic gel.
Thanks for the link paulnchamp.
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Well here is my favorite way how to do it:
I simply use Toilett paper and wall paper glue! I put a layer of the paper to the base soak it with the glue and add layer after layer until the desired height of it. to form waves I simply push the still wet paper with my fingers (pretty messy) or with a brush to the according form. After the whole things is rock hard I color the paper with all kind of colors. At the end I give ´em a coat of Future… Thats it, simple, effective and very very cheap and most of all realistic , take a look at one of my models at www.modelwarships.com (Japanese Kaibokan being attacked by a PBJ1-d (B-25)
If there are anymore questions about this technique let me know.
Keep on modeling
René
nice!! I may have to try that sometime.
Finescalemodeler March issue has a good how to article on modeling water for a diorama.
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