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15 August 2016, 04:47
Ulf PetersenGreat idea and execution, Steve!👍 What a sad sight! Where's the pilot?
15 August 2016, 05:34
Steve LuckinbillWIP pictures.
1st set is the model and base. Second set is the first clear polyester resin layer with some blue and green dye coloring. Third set is the continuation of the resen layering and some fish thrown in.
15 August 2016, 13:47
Choppa Nuttahow did you do the ripples ?
and how many different colours did you use for the water effect ?
15 August 2016, 14:25
Steve LuckinbillYou guys are too kind, thanks,
Choppa,
I used two colors for the first layers, green and blue. This was done by using dye from the "Castin Craft" manufacturer. I used less and less blue (no green) as more layers were poured. The last layer is clear. The ripples were made by adding far more accelerator in the last pour than suggested. As the resin dried (in around 10 min) I used a heat gun, set on cool to blow the resin into ripples. It also helped that the resin would dry with it's own ripples due the the additional amount of hardener.
I really like this resin. It is very easy to use and looks exactly like water when it dries. The only thing you have to be careful about is foreign material falling into the drying resen. Once it's in there there is no getting it out. It's pricy stuff, but I get it using 40% or 50% off coupons at the local craft store.
For anyone who is interested it is Clear Polyester Casting Resin from Castin Craft, along with their associated dyes. You need to use it in a well ventilated area as the smell and fumes can be overpowering.
Steve
15 August 2016, 15:26
rockhpiThe ripples look great. I feel many people overdo the surface texture on water.
15 August 2016, 16:10
Lex JassiesWas the (high) temperature during the curing of the resin no problem?
15 August 2016, 17:54
Steve LuckinbillThanks again guys,
Lex,
The layers were around 1/4" thick each so heat didn't build up much. I was a little concerned at first but I didn't need to be. Another reason heat may not have been a problem was as I poured the first layer I poured the resin over the model. This may have encapsulated it prior to immersing it.
16 August 2016, 00:22
Lex JassiesThank you for your explanation. I took a look at your previous intriguing projects. Beautiful stuff Mr. Waterworks!
16 August 2016, 06:30
Derek HuggettJust brilliant! And your explanation on 'how it's done...' - "..with some fish thrown in"!! Where the *!@#! did you get the fish from? 👍 🙂
16 August 2016, 08:28
Steve LuckinbillDerek,
The fish are seeds from some decorative grass in our lawn painted silver a orange. It's amazing what you can find outdoors and around the house. The coral was made from raspberry blooms.
16 August 2016, 11:56
Derek HuggettThanks Steve - what is truly amazing is how you can see ordinary things with such imagination, and THEN incorporate them with such finesse into such mind-blowing work! Thank you for sharing your 'secrets'! 👍
@Arne - I am glad you didn't say 'FROG'! 🙂
16 August 2016, 18:03
Christian Bruerinteresting idea and excellent presentation. Very well done Steve👍
Cheers, Christian
16 August 2016, 19:04
Melf BoyensThe idea itself is absolutely great and how the shallow water at the wings looks is simply stunning!
5 September 2016, 18:20
