Modeling Water Question

[Benjamin Maggi]

This is NOT a question about how to use Woodland Scenic's Realistic Water, as I have seen other topics about that and don't need to repeat it. However, I do have a related question. My waterway goes right to the edge of the layout. I have put up fascia boards made of masonite, and the waterway is completely insulated including the area where it meets up with the fascia. However, were I to pour the water into the river area it would spill out onto the floor. I was then going to just clamp another piece of masonite over the edge of the fascia until the water set then remove it, almost like a dam. But then I thought either the wood would become permanently attached to the layout OR when removing it I would shatter the water.

What should I do? Wrap the dam in something like waxed paper or clear plastic wrap? Coat it in pam cooking spray? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks!

Ben

[mgruber]

I used Scotch masking tape as a dam. After the "water" cured, I just peeled it off.

[railroadyoshi]

The scotch tape sounds like a good idea,
I remember in a book by Rick Selby that he used wax paper, but he used Enviro-Tex
Not sure if it'll work for WS RW.

Sorry i cant offer more help
Siddharth

[hminky]

I used children's modeling clay . The rough surface at the layout edge prevented tape. This didn't work well. If you have a flat surface the tape would work. I have a web article about fun with Realistic Water at:

http://www.pacificcoastairlinerr.com/rushing_water/

Thank you if you visit
Harold

[Seamonster]

I've used 2 layers painters' masking tape, either the blue kind or the green kind. It sticks to everything around the end of the waterway and forms a good seal. Nothing much sticks to wax paper, but not being adhesive, it could leave a tiny crack along the edge somewhere.

[Benjamin Maggi]

Painter's tape it is, and I will check out that website Harold. Thanks all! Ben

[ukguy]

Or you could clamp the wood there as you originally thought but cover the side where the water would touch with vaseline. I havent tried it personally but it was one of the options offered to me when I posted a similar question.

Let us know how it works whichever way you go.

Karl.

[n2mopac]

I have always used a dam sealed with petroleum jelly. This seals the seams temporarily and nothing sticks to it.

Ron

[Benjamin Maggi]

man, there sure are tons of small bubbles. I poured it super slow and thin and didn't shake the bottle. There must be a hundred. I don't think I can pop them all. I might have to cover the top with clear accrylic to hide them.

Ben

[ukguy]

The bubbles can be 'agitated' out by blowing a hairdryer gently across the surface I believe, but be careful not to get too close. Although I guess it has dried by now looking at the time of your post. Maybe do another thin pour when that one has set up. If you are using epoxy, which I dont think you are, reading between the lines in the first post a good tip is to microwave the two liquids for 20ish seconds before mixing. This will thin the 2 parts considerably making mixing/pouring easier and delay the cure time alowing more time to TRY and get rid of any bubbles.

Have fun & be safe.
Karl.