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Re: Water in scenes
« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2010, 07:49:28 »
Quote from: Bill Blackhurst on January 29, 2010, 22:46:58
They are very good for small areas, but if you need a larger scale it can get very expensive  :o! I've seen them in model railroad stores for $9.96 per piece 12" x 12".

They were bigger than that, Bill, and I think cheaper.  I'll try and find more details over the weekend.
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Re: Water in scenes
« Reply #11 on: January 30, 2010, 13:36:54 »
Quote from: playmofire on January 30, 2010, 07:49:28
They were bigger than that, Bill, and I think cheaper.  I'll try and find more details over the weekend.

Please do Gordon! In this country the model train supply shop prices are outrageous because they're becoming rarer, & rarer  :o! I purchase bulk styrene plastic supplies including plastic tubes, rods, beams, etc., that cost between $5.00 - $10.00 per package which I consider a little high  >:(! I was recently looking at the plastic water as I mentioned before, & they had it in the HO scale for $9.96 per sheet  :omg:! I'm wanting to do a cargo harbor rescue with a HUGE water display, & I'm looking to this thread to reveal an economical way to achieve this project for my future photo story  :yup:!
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Re: Water in scenes
« Reply #12 on: January 30, 2010, 15:43:24 »
Quote from: Bill Blackhurst on January 30, 2010, 13:36:54
I'm wanting to do a cargo harbor rescue with a HUGE water display, & I'm looking to this thread to reveal an economical way to achieve this project for my future photo story  :yup:!

Glad it can benefit other people too! :D

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Re: Water in scenes
« Reply #13 on: January 30, 2010, 16:17:58 »
Quote from: Bill Blackhurst on January 30, 2010, 13:36:54
I'm wanting to do a cargo harbor rescue with a HUGE water display, & I'm looking to this thread to reveal an economical way to achieve this project for my future photo story 

Hi Bill

You know the cheapest way to make your huge diorama is to just use water. Its only 10¢ a gallon - spread out a piece of plastic, raise the edges and fill it up  ;D cover the edge of plastic that is exposed with dirt/sand and plants  ;) I think it is the best thing to simulate the effect water has  :lol:

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Re: Water in scenes
« Reply #14 on: January 30, 2010, 16:36:13 »
Another water possibility:

I was looking for the type of sheets that Gordon and Bill had been talking about, because I know I have seen them around, but, as Bill mentioned, such items are becoming rarer.    :'(

Anyhoo, I came across this site: Unreal Details/Magic Water ordering page which offers a product called Magic Water which looks like a relatively easy way to make a permanent water feature.  Click through the website for examples and testimonials.  It is not cheap, but if it works as well as they claim, it may well be worth the price.   :)
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Re: Water in scenes
« Reply #15 on: January 30, 2010, 16:59:26 »
Quote from: Indianna on January 30, 2010, 16:36:13
Another water possibility:

I was looking for the type of sheets that Gordon and Bill had been talking about, because I know I have seen them around, but, as Bill mentioned, such items are becoming rarer.    :'(

Anyhoo, I came across this site: Unreal Details/Magic Water ordering page which offers a product called Magic Water which looks like a relatively easy way to make a permanent water feature.  Click through the website for examples and testimonials.  It is not cheap, but if it works as well as they claim, it may well be worth the price.   :)

I've used stuff like this but only in small quantities and it looked OK.
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Re: Water in scenes
« Reply #16 on: January 30, 2010, 18:24:58 »
Hi

Is this the type of stuff that Marc used in his movie For Love & Glory ?

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Re: Water in scenes
« Reply #17 on: January 31, 2010, 02:26:41 »
I believe so Rasputin, it can look very nice but I have only seen used in fairly small places where the sensation of depth was wanted and it is fixed. I believe it is basically a clear resin that can be tinted or painted and layered.


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Re: Water in scenes
« Reply #18 on: February 28, 2010, 00:30:41 »
 ??? Just a sudden thought could you use rippled glass painted underneath? I dont know how expensive it is but i do know it's a lot easier to find a glass shop than a railway/model shop now.

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Re: Water in scenes
« Reply #19 on: February 28, 2010, 01:15:32 »
Quote from: Emma.J on February 28, 2010, 00:30:41
??? Just a sudden thought could you use rippled glass painted underneath? I dont know how expensive it is but i do know it's a lot easier to find a glass shop than a railway/model shop now.

Emma

You could but I think it would be easier to use rippled plastic from a plastics shop or hardware store.  :wave:
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