How do i make ww2 scenes in marshy ground(i dont have much money)[:(][#welcome][#welcome]
Why posting this the second time? Some replies have been made to your original post. This probably isn’t the best forum for such a question, it should be posted on a military modelers’ group.
Bob Boudreau
But, marsh is marsh… be it on a train layout/diorama or a battle diorama. [:)]
For what its worth… I’ve built a bunch of dioramas, including ones that had marsh and/or swamp. I’ve never used any of the “modern” instant water type products, so I can’t vouch for them. What I have used is Envirotex. Its not too cheap, but you won’t need much for marsh. Have to be careful with the fumes, too.
I’ve been very happy with it …whether it was with 1/35 scale WWII tanks or 1/700 sea battles.
It produces heat as it cures, so it may soften some of your plastics.
As it cures, you set stuff into it, at different depths.
If all you want is really, really wet ground…mix a “dirt” product from the hobby store into the Envirotex. (Or real dirt?)
When I expand my little layout, I’m going to have duck hunters in a small boat in a swamp or marsh, and I’ll use Envirotex.
Greg
There are several books on building military dioramas, including Kalmbach’s that might help. Just Google “building dioramas” Good Luck.
Step 1: Get a large flat plastic tray. A cat’s litterbox might work.
Step 2: Pour dirt from the yard into tray.
Step 3: Pour water into tray.
Step 4: Mix well.
Step 5: Toss in your military miniatures and watch them sink realistically into your marsh!
Jetrock, you forgot to mention the liberal application of cherry bombs! Nothing simulates craters like real explosives.
And if you want a desert scene, you can just use the cat’s litterbox without having to empty it!
Just what kind of scene are you trying to model.
For a naval battle scene, follow the above instructions but leave out the dirt!
I’m waiting for somebody to ask how to make a souffle’… [}:)][:D]
I know how to make a souffle. I make them with broccoli or carrots as a side dish. I come to this forum to find out stuff I don’t know how to do.
Is it a souffle’ or Ground Goop? Only your LHS knows for sure…
Go to THIS site:
There, you will find what you need to know. The GROUND POUNDER Forum should yield much info.
Also, spend some time looking at the DIORAMA Gallery…[tup]
Good Luck!!!
Perhaps HOW DO I READ RESPONSES TO MY OWN POSTS would be a better question for this user? I know, I know, he’s just a kid, but if he’s too young to figure out how to use the forums perhaps Grandpa should lend a hand…
I think he’s 11. Give some slack.
i think this forum has hit a new low…
…and why is that?