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New member 12 posts TedP New member 12 posts
TedP
I am using a wavy type of Lexan for a lakes freighter and Huelett scene. I am modeling the Erie docks in Cleveland Ohio. Any suggestions as to what color of paint I should use on the bottom side of the Lexan? If needed I will use a clear type of "water" treatment on the top surface. Any thoughts?
Ted P. Modeling the EL 1968
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CM Auditor Regular poster 349 posts
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Good Luck

In my fifty years I have never seen this done successfully.  It ends up looking like a ship sitting on a shower door.

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Tom VanWormer

Monument CO

Colorado City Yard Limits 1895
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TedP New member 12 posts
TedP

Thanks

Thanks for the frank reply. I have now been convinced. Any suggestions? Ted
Ted P. Modeling the EL 1968
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I Just Tripped Over A Possible Answer

Ted,

Take a look at what Dave Frary did for water at http://www.mrscenery.com/pdf/Nantucket.pdf   He provides some additional links in the document, but I really think his water looks great.

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Tom VanWormer

Monument CO

Colorado City Yard Limits 1895
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Milt Spanton mspanton Super User 979 posts
Milt Spanton mspanton

Old Thread

This is an old thread from way back when, addressing the same thing.

https://forum.mrhmag.com/post/calling-ken-larsen-howd-you-model-the-water-12184389

- Milt
The Duluth MISSABE and Iron Range Railway in the 50's - 1:87
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TedP New member 12 posts
TedP

Thanks again

Thanks to both Tom and Milt for taking the time to reply.  Much appreciated!
Ted P. Modeling the EL 1968
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