Solid water

[Conium Maculatum]

Hi all,

Does anyone know of a more solid form of realistic water? Or a foolproof way of containing the more runnier ones?

I have the one from Secret Weapon and the one time I've used it on a non contained base (with my own walls) was less than successful.

http://www.coolminiornot.com/303787

I wanted the mini to be on a rock ledge over looking the water and I am currently deciding between a regular shouldered base or a socket. Which would be easier for the water?

Many Thanks

 

[freakinacage]

Look in the articles section, there are a few there iirc

 

[airhead]

Try thirst arts tutorials. They' e got a section on working with resin.

 

[airhead]

Dang auto correct. That would be hirst arts.
Www.hirstarts.com

 

[Demihuman]

Although hirsute artists have a wonderful website.

 

[airhead]

alittle more time today - found it:
http://www.hirstarts.com/tips17/tips17.html#plan

 

[Tercha]

"Solid water" that would be ice wouldn't it?

 

[Bailey03]

Only if you plan to display your mini in the freezer.

Airhead, thanks for sharing the link to Hirst Arts tutorial. I'll have to check out that Envirotex stuff.

 

[ARBAL]

How to make a base with water effect?
http://www.coloureddust.com.pl/2012/12/how-to-make-base-with-water-effect.html

and

How to make a rocky coast base with bark?
http://www.coloureddust.com.pl/2013/02/how-to-make-rocky-coast-base-with-bark.html

 

[Conium Maculatum]

Thanks for all of the responses. Looking at them, and further google fu, means I think I may have to revert to plan A and use more liquid realistic water. The Vallejo stuff as suggested by Arbal looks like a proper pain to get level. Great for seas, but not for lakes I think.

Anyway, if you're interested you can see the model in question here and comment further.
http://www.coolminiornot.com/forums...ave-s-Generalised-WIP-log&p=702645#post702645

Thanks
David

 

[ARBAL]

For small lakes max 3 mm, Vallejo STILL WATER is ok. But Water Effect is for other things like Waves for example.