I am making a WW2 diorama with an 1/72 german s-100 boat any idea'a on what I can use to create sea effect?

Question

Revell S-100
I saw a diorama on web that had an almost clear sea?

Answer 1

Be VERY cautious using any Resin around the styrene plastic of a model... it could melt the plastic !!

I build 1/72 Oliver Hazard Perry class flight-decks for the SH-60B Seahawk... and I use either plaster or Celluclay to shape my waves and ripples... and then paint it with acrylics... and THEN give it a coat of clear acrylic (brushed).

On my model Railroad... I use "Realistic Water" from Woodland Scenics: http://www.woodlandscenics.com/index.htm This site also shows some good modelling techniques... and the "Realistic Water" doesn't damage plastic !!

Answer 2

Well, the simplest would be crumpled plastic wrap or cellophane over a base of something painted deep green, etc., but it sounds like you want something smoother and also maybe more involved.

There are various ways to use resins and meltable plastics to create fake water... some of them are discussed on this page at my site if you want to check it out (there may be some helpful links for you on that page too):

http://glassattic.com/polymer/other_materials.htm
(... click on MAKING FAUX WATER in the middle of the list...)


Good luck!

Diane B.

Answer 3

A sea-coloured painted baseboard and several thin layers of poured clear plastic resin, makes for a great effect. Don't worry about ripples on the top, as it helps add to the realism.
Don't use real water, as it never looks 'real'... :)

Answer 4

ummm Water and a fan

Answer 5

cling film and clear sellotape?