I’m building my mountains and tunnels and scenics and trying to plan the water effect I’ve read about on this forum. I have a river running through the middle of 2 mountains and it is quite deep and wide. It averages 3 1/2" wide and up to 2 inches deep and twisty. I’m putting in colored stones, rocks and blowdown dead trees along it’s path. I live in West Virginia and just a short ride to the Cheat River which has very clear water and very colorful stones which are visible in 6 feet of water most of the time except when it rains heavy and of course floods. I also have a dam with overspilling water (in mind). I would like to have an effect of depth and wondering if anyone has tried to use the “water chemicals” over plexiglas to give it that effect. You guys are so helpful here, you’ve built my layout for me with your experiences. Thank so much, Jim Bresett
ive never try the chemical stuff over the plexiglass, id be affriad of crazing or something. some of those chemical are strong stuff. if you wanna keep the clarity over plexiglass why not use future liquid floor wax? ive use it for years and never had ill effect. if you apply it in thin coats it beats any other water method ive seen. and its also WAY cheaper than envirotex or the woodland scenic stuff. especially if you have a large area to do.
This sounds like a good idea but I’m pretty sure you’ll need to experiment.
If plexiglass (perspex here) doesn’t work try clear acrylic glazing material.
The thing that strikes me is that, with a clear end product you are going to have to avoid the model appearing like you are looking through a pane of glass. This may be made more difficult with dead fall etc in the water… but you might get round this with the water rippling around the tree… all you have to do is work out how to get that effect.
Please let us know how you get on.
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[#ditto] Plexaglass melts pretty EZ. What ever chemical you choose, do it in layers. Someone posted they did a pour that was 1" deep and it took weeks to cure.