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Ron I take it the varnish doesn't affect the plastic at all? I don't want to be pouring anything in that willmelt the figures etc.

No, it's fine. The only drawback is the fact that it can't be put on too thickly - 4 coats is enough to get the right watery look. Pouring is a no,no. To get the perceived depth, you need to paint the river bed various colours before the varnish is added. But the river bed / base is virtually on the surface to start with....


I hope you understand that nonsense, as it's hard to explain with the written word. Have a blimp at the construction of the mill dio. I explain the method more clearly there.


I think with your build being so far advanced, using varnish might not be suitable.....Scott's method produces great results and is safe.

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No, it's fine. The only drawback is the fact that it can't be put on too thickly - 4 coats is enough to get the right watery look. Pouring is a no,no. To get the perceived depth, you need to paint the river bed various colours before the varnish is added. But the river bed / base is virtually on the surface to start with....
I hope you understand that nonsense, as it's hard to explain with the written word. Have a blimp at the construction of the mill dio. I explain the method more clearly there.


I think with your build being so far advanced, using varnish might not be suitable.....Scott's method produces great results and is safe.

Cheers Ron

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That doesn't sound good Terry, I hope it heals up quickly for you.


Deluxe Materials make a product called Scenic Water which is much safer. The instructions say you only need to stand it in a bowl of hot water until it melts, however:


You'll need to stand it in a dish of water, then put the dish in a saucepan of water (as if you're going to steam it) and let the water in the saucepan boil for about 15 minutes!


OK, it's boiling water - but that's nowhere near as hot as liquid resin and you don't need any special PPE.


Unless of course you're the kind of guy that uses PPE when using a kettle to make a cup of tea!

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I do hope that the hand is ok and not too damaged, did not mean to sound insensitive earlier, but iam the worlds worst for spilling things on myself that why I use the cold pre mixed stuff.


scott

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Sorry to hear about the mishap Terry, hope it heals up quickly!