Help: Economical way to model water

[FierceKitty]

Yess, that's almost exactly the effect I'm looking for.
Except I'd have crocs or mermaids floating about in mine.

I have heard the mermaids singing, each to each....

The horror, the horror.

There are connexions.

[Techno]

I'm probably not the first to say it, Matt, but you're good.

No.....He's just showing off. 

It IS rather splendid, isn't it !

Cheers - Phil

[John Cook]

I have not found anything better than Vallejo 'Still Water' 26.230 which is liquid and pourable and finds its own level - good for puddles, ponds and small lakes etc.  Alternatively there is Vallejo 'Water Texture' 26.201.  This is a gel and has to be applied with a brush or palette knife.  It is perfect for moving water, the wake of ships, rivers etc.  The latter can be applied over the former or in conjunction with it.   A word of advice - once applied, to avoid dust and other particles spoiling your work, make sure these mediums are covered while they dry/set.   

[steve_holmes_11]

This is the sort of thing I was thinking of:

https://anticsonline.uk/N523/N536/N1256_Materials/index.html

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Woodland-Scenics-Realistic-Water-16/dp/B000A7PPOE/ref=pd_sbs_21_t_1/257-1849308-2585844?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000A7PPOE&pd_rd_r=cf12b311-20b7-441c-9d37-0e51ca517a96&pd_rd_w=x9FLA&pd_rd_wg=aUeDP&pf_rd_p=e44592b5-e56d-44c2-a4f9-dbdc09b29395&pf_rd_r=XW5745PCQ04AYNQPYBR7&psc=1&refRID=XW5745PCQ04AYNQPYBR7

Hope this helps?

Yes, superb - many thanks.
I'm now agonizing over spending the best part of £20 to tart up 2 units.

[Womble67]

Very nice, and specific brand of varnish?
I don't want one that yellows as it dries.

It was just a cheap brand of gloss varnish

Take care

Andy

[Terry37]

I use Vallejo Still Water, and am pleased with it. I find it best to do multiple layers letting ti dry between layers. Have not had any need for running water or waves though as I so far have just done puddles and pools of water. I also like that after you apply a layer you can add a dot of paint to achieve some really nice looking stagnate water or oil stains in it. You can sort of see an example in this picture - look in fornt of the wrecked car left front area.




I am sure it would also work for your need as being clear by not adding any paint to it.

Terry

[industrialtrousers]

Poundland epoxy with a few drops of green ink but colour and shade the river bed.