Edit post

Edit your reply below.

Post Body
Enter your post below.
If having removable full-hulled boats is the goal, you might try creating a casting of the boat's hull in some material which will be removable from the epoxy later. I'm not sure what that material would be; I'm thinking maybe there is some sort of plaster that will not soak in the epoxy much, which could be chipped out or washed out or whatever. You would need to suspend the hull casting from above, and pour the epoxy around it. If you're pouring multiple layers of epoxy, then you might simply place the hull casting on top of the layer that is as deep as the bottom of the boat, rather than suspending it. Another option, rather than casting a hull, might be to build a dam out of clear styrene, which is precisely shaped to the outline of the boat's hull, and place this dam at the right height, perhaps by relying on pouring multiple layers again. <br /> <br />I think you'll find, though, that a flat-hulled boat model which simply sits on top of the water will be fully satisfying and much easier to deal with. <br /> <br />Incidentally, when I have poured deep epoxy in multiple 1/8" layers, I have taken advatage of the situation to mix in acrylic pigments for each layer, in order to create a look of sedimentation and depth. The bottom layers can contain more of the sediment colors, like clay browns and even black in the very bottom layer, while nearer the top you might add in some blues or greens to get the classic sky-reflecting look. The top layer should still be basically clear. In each of these cases, though, you don't add much pigment, because you don't want to lose all of the depth.
Tags (Optional)
Tags are keywords that get attached to your post. They are used to categorize your submission and make it easier to search for. To add tags to your post type a tag into the box below and click the "Add Tag" button.
Add Tag

Update Reply

Subscriber & Member Login

Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!

Model Railroader Newsletter See all

Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and get model railroad news in your inbox!

Subscriber & Member Login

Edit post

Post Body

Tags (Optional)

Subscriber & Member Login

Users Online

Search the Community