Well it may not be the easiest way but the results are good. 1. Make a plaster base for your pond or river bed. 2. Paint the bottom black and blend into the edges to simulate shallower water. 3. Pour in a casting resin such as Enviro Tex. Make sure the bottom is sealed as this stuff seeps through any crevice. (Some modellers have had success using varnish instead of the resin. Using this method takes up more time as you have to build it up in layers. Sometimes 20 or more layers are needed.) Voila a dandy river or pond. ------------------ Grant grantha@Canada.com CEO Wascana Sherwood Lines
Another method that has been used over here is to use frosted glass as the surface of your lake or pond, ripple side up. Paint the bottom of the pond as required then set your piece of glass in position. This is if you want a quick fix. The majority of people use the resin method over here as well, but it is a long process. As Grant has said, it does require layering, otherwise it will never set, but if you take your time and give each layer time to set hard, then the results are worth the effort. Ron Rio Grande Main Line Thru the Rockies
See this thread: http://www.trainboard.com/Forum9/HTML/000243.html There have also been some other threads where this has been discussed. You might try searching the site for further information that might help. New input is always good too. Charlie ------------------ Ship It On The FRISCO! | IAMOKA.com
Well thank you all for your sugjestions, I think I am gonna use enviro tex. When ever i get started and finish i will post my results. Kevin
Has anyone used gloss medium to do water? I saw it mentioned in another thread but no one mention how it looked or worked. I am interested in trying that approach. Would like to hear more about how it looks. Is it hard to apply? Where is the best type of place to buy it? Thanks for any info. Richard ------------------