How to Model Rivers

Описание: How to Model Rivers

This week we're looking at modelling clear rivers such as in the photos below. This technique suits a natural water course without any boat traffic. Looking at prototype photos and most larger rivers are muddier so this technique suits smaller water courses. Larger rivers and canals are generally muddier and suit last week's technique (   • How to model muddy rivers using resin  ) better.

It is a simple but effective technique which involves painting the river bed to look as if there is a depth of water and then using a thin coat of resin to apply the final watery finish. A few gloss medium ripples and the river is done.

Tools and Materials

All of these materials are commonly available in either a DIY store or art shop. Online shops will also carry them.

Epoxy resin - either Magic Water or Envirotex Lite will do
Mixing cup and stirrer
River bed coloured paint
Acrylic gloss medium - a thick gel used by artists. Available online or in shops such as Hobbycraft.
Gloss Varnish - I use Vallejo in this episode.
Scenery material

For the Dam:

Silicone adhesive or silicon sealant
Foam board or stiff card
Clingfilm

Index

00:32 The Real World
00:50 Tools and Materials
01:48 Method
08:29 Final Result
09:04 Scale Kathys
10:18 Close

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