Tamiya 1/35 PBR (pibber)

[Andy T]

Thanks Andrew.

Here's one experiment that turned out okay though, adapted from a video I saw. Thin wire on a non-stick surface, painted with a water/pva/plaster/paint mixture. The single layer one was very fragile and broke apart but the one on the left received 2 coats and is reasonably robust while still flexible

[Neil Merryweather]

those look utterly awesome!

[Guest]

I think I’d first try filling the cracks with more of the “water” — it’s not like you have anything to lose, if you’re thinking of stripping it completely anyway. The plants look very convincing, finally something that does seem to be working out on this build

[Andy T]

Thanks Neil & Jakko.

I wasn't sure I'd have the patience to make a bunch of them, but looking at how well they've turned out I think it might be worth it (if I can rescue the base!)

[Jim R]

You may be having issues but it makes for a very interesting read and there's a lot that's very good.
Jakko makes a very good point. You've nothing to lose so another layer of water is worth a go.
Plants are excellent.

[scottie3158]

Andy,
As Jakko said try another layer before you strip it all back.

[Guest]

Would you like to see some photos of two PBR dioramas I came across today, as inspiration?

[Andy T]

If they are from SMC then it'll probably be less inspiration, more showing me what I won't achieve, so I'd rather you didn't put them in here thanks.

[Guest]

TBH I didn’t think they were that well-made, but because of the subject they did immediately make me think of your model. I figured I’d ask first, though, just in case

[Andy T]

After much deliberation and plenty of time for it to dry out fully I peeled off the worst areas where the Still Water was cracked, flaking & delaminating, then gave it a good sand and applied a coat of a sloppy filler/pva/water/paint mixture. I'm hoping this will fill in the worst of what is left and create a barrier to prevent similar problems as I progress.

It's certainly looking okay at the moment but we'll see how it fares after a long, slow drying period:

[andy55]

Looking good Andy. Seen some rivers like that in Thailand, certainly wouldn't go paddling.

[Andy T]

Looking good Andy. Seen some rivers like that in Thailand, certainly wouldn't go paddling.

Sorry Andy, I missed this completely! Thanks, and I agree :surprised:

I'm slowly moving on with this, it's the drying time holding me back. The filler had 2 days in the shed then a day in the house to thoroughly dry. Then it got some paint which was given another day. I'm now applying some varnish, which recommends 24hrs between each coat and it'll probably need a few, so we'll get there eventually. No rush.

Then I need to get the boat stuck down and try to fashion some water effects around it. Stay tuned as that could be even more of a laugh :smiling5:

[Jim R]

Looks good Andy. Definitely need patience. This sort of thing has to dry slowly otherwise you can get cracking, blooming and other nasties. Like you say "no rush".

[Guest]

The water looks convincing already. I guess the trick will be to hide the line between it and the boat.

[andy55]

I'm slowly moving on with this, it's the drying time holding me back. The filler had 2 days in the shed then a day in the house to thoroughly dry.

No probs, found with that sea I did, was using decorating filler but it took about 3 days to dry out. As Jim says No rush.
Andy