Does anyone have any suggestions for how to remove some of the water effects I've created with Realistic Water? I mixed in a little white pigment with some RW to try to create a little bit of rapids effect and what I ended up with was too much white and not enough realism. Also any ideas on how to create a realistic coloration to the rock ledge that water will fall over? I'm looking to create a mottled effect on the rock shelf at the top of the falls. Thanks.
Jim
How much have you put down, and how much do you want to remove?
Without much knowledge of the situation, I'd say that the best course of action is probably to take it all out and start over.
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I have created what I would call a small river/stream. The amount of rapids I've made with the white paint is moderate, but only superficial - nothing applied over it. I'm thinking that I need to remove those areas, also, and just wondered if anyone had any ideas of the best way to remove the Realistic Water. The stuff is hard to cut out, so I have thought of using my Dremel-like handpiece and cutting/grinding it out with some course burs. I'm a dentist and have no problems getting my hands on several types of burs for cutting acrylic.
Just my thoughts.
Could you paint over what you have and do another pour? There are videos on this page that may be helpful, or not.
http://woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/Item/C1211/page/1
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
Here's what I would do, doc. I would pour a layer of Magic Water over the old stream. Make it thick enough to completely cover the old water. Then use Water Effects without any color. After you have the ripples applied and dry, dry brush the ripples with white paint. I covered this stream that I originally used Woodland Scenics water that never cured.
Thanks. I really like the dry brush idea. I've used it on rocks very sucessfully. Nice job in your photo!