Published on Thursday 26 November 2015 by Kathy Millatt
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 (youtu.be/iGxIl4r92vE) 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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