M.Cain & O.Bama Fish Oil & Fertilizer (FSM R. Saywer Kitbash)

[GreggW]

Nice diorama. ... -- Russ

Hi Russ.  Thanks.  During these days any sense of humor is a good thing.  Another interesting detail on this diorama are the fish (in the back of the boat, the loading bucket and conveyor).  These were made from small seed pods from a weed I found.  I carefully removed them from the stems with tweezers, spray painted them grey, then apply some silver paint on one side.  They look quite good, especially in person.

Gregg

[GreggW]

Clever Gregg, and not a hint of which way the wind blows. Thanks and congrats on some very fine modeling too.

Thanks Chester.  Here is another shot to enjoy.

Gregg

[marc_reusser]

Nicely done, and a funny story to go with it.  I generally do not care for "Craftsman Structures", but I think you have done a neat job here, especially in the layout/configuration.

Thanks for posting the additional detail shots they really help show how much work you put into this project.


Marc

[marklayton]

Gregg -

What technique/material did you use to form the body of water.  Although somewhat glassy (air can't be that still with all this political hot air), it still looks pretty realistic.

Mark

[GreggW]

Nicely done, and a funny story to go with it.  I generally do not care for "Craftsman Structures", but I think you have done a neat job here, especially in the layout/configuration.

Thanks for posting the additional detail shots they really help show how much work you put into this project.


Marc

Thanks Marc.  Jim and I appreciate your kind comments.  Here is another detail shot to enjoy.

Gregg

[GreggW]

Gregg -

What technique/material did you use to form the body of water.  Although somewhat glassy (air can't be that still with all this political hot air), it still looks pretty realistic.

Mark

Hi Mark.  The water is EnviroTex.  I have tried other products, but I like EnviroTex the best.  Although my intensions were to add ripples and waves to the water, I kept it glassy for two reasons.  First, I think the reflections are adding to the model.  Second, when I place this one on my layout it will be easier to fill the joints, pour another coat and blend in.  I will probably add the ripples and waves at that point.

Gregg

[marklayton]

Gregg -

Not familiar with that product, so just paid a visit to ETI's web site (http://www.eti-usa.com/index.html).  There are several products shown including Envirotex Lite pour-on finish, Easy Cast, and Clear Polyester Casting Resin.  Which one?

I agree with your observation about the reflections from the calm surface.  Really does make it seem wet.

Mark