discussion Water Effect ( Puddles )

[Robert1968]

hi gals and guys


I'm looking for some weathering or creativity effects ( puddles )


With my Whippet tank I have a few figs and want to produce puddles in tracks left by the tank.


I've practiced a little on cardboard with drops of Pva then given light washes of dark greens and blues / whites but it's not looking like puddles


Any help?


Ahoy ship builders who do scenes would defo be helpful?

 

[Guest]

Do you want still puddles or rippling ones Robert? If still ones, I'd suggest cutting circular pieces from thin plastic - the packaging of sliced meat is ideal. For ones with ripples, use clear silicone.


As you're doing a WW1 subject, browns & murky greens are the colours I'd go for.

 

[monica]

Patrick idea is one I,would say or even if you can get cheapo resin from the pound shop,will work nicely as well,

 

[Gern]

This is really good, but their notion of gently warming it for a few minutes is not strictly accurate! I had to steam mine in a dish of boiling water for 20 minutes to get it to melt.


https://www.deluxematerials.co.uk/gb/miniatures/86-scenic-water-125ml-5060243901026.html

 

[rickoshea52]

If the puddles are small gloss varnish will work.