I poured some Realistic Water this afternoon. I poured it 1/16"-1/8" deep per directions and it flowed very nicely. It has already turned clear and seems to be stiffening slightly, but it's still pretty gooey. Am I expecting too much too fast, or is this its normal curing pattern? I've never used it before, and my concern is that the bottle is 9 years old. Being that old, I'm worried that it won't cure (harden) properly in 24-36 hours and I have created an "opportunity" for a messy removal project next week? Thanks for advice, or sympathy. :tb-err:
I've had a bottle at my fathers house for about 9 years as well. Last June, I used it to re-model a pond. It's age showed now affect on the curing time. It just takes a loooooong time regardless. *cough* Pictures? *cough*
Yes, it takes a very long time to fully cure and if you pour it too think, say 3/16ths to 1/4" then it will take a heck of a long time to clear as well...like months.
Thanks Guys, it is fully clear and much firmer this morning, so I guess it's gonna be OK. I just need to be a little patient. :tb-err: Regards patience, I'm reminded of an old cartoon showing two vultures, one saying: "Patience, Hell, I'm going down and KILL something!" :tb-hissyfit: Mark, I'll get some photos after a bit, when I've done a second pour, then added some ripple effects around bridge pilings, rocks, and fallen shrubbery...this is fun. :tb-cool:
I use this product quite a bit and I always allow about 30 hours, more in the winter, between pours. Also, you may notice some 'creep'. This is normal with this product. Actually you could look at this as normal as real life wet river or lake banks. Many choose to cover up the 'creep' with a brush of white cement and a dark brown covering on the banks after the final pour. Jim
Jim, I see the "creep" on mine. I'm hoping the second pour will blend and level to the top of the creep from the first pour. Although your suggestion of blending the river bank with dirt and/or shrubbery sounds good, I'll have to see what works. Thanks
Actually, I said "a brush of", not a bush. Bushes are a cover, BUT, I believe the whole area around the lake, pond, stream, should be covered with a fine earth color first. There will always be someone, you? That notices a shiney earth color beneath that bush. Go the extra step and do this right. Cover the 'creep' then bushes. You owe it to realism, yourself and your guests. Jim
Hank I love your layout!!! Just beautiful! I've not modeled any water yet. I'm getting anxious to try. This thread will be very helpful
Nice river!! As a desert modeler, I've taken the well-known water evasion strategy.. Two words: DRY WASH!:tb-biggrin:
