Water Effects

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Sun Mar 10, 2013 9:21 pm

I was wondering which one people have found the best. Woodland Scenics is expensive compared to Vallejo but is it a case of over pricing or do you get what you pay for, quality ?

Dreadknight · **Posted:** Tue Mar 12, 2013 12:10 am

if its any help since no one has replied so far I can vouch or the woodland scenics version. works very well as long as you dont pour it too thick.

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Tue Mar 12, 2013 7:59 am

Thanks Dreadknight. I've never used any water effects etc so I'm simply curious as to where to spend my money. I figured that somebody will have used both and know the difference.

Mithaearon · **Posted:** Tue Mar 12, 2013 9:06 am

I can second the Woodland Scenics stuff I used their Realistic Water and Water Effects in this board HERE, very good stuff and very easy to use. I am going to be working on a new specific article for rivers soon.

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Thu Mar 14, 2013 7:17 am

Thanks, I'm a little surprised no one has used Vallejo products.

Oldman Willow · **Posted:** Thu May 02, 2013 6:36 pm

I have used Still Water. I did not see your post. Still water works fine for small areas but can take a very long to dry if used on a large area. Woodland Scenic materials are generally easier to use.

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Mon May 06, 2013 9:31 pm

Thanks Charlie, I think I will get some Vallejo soon and try it out. I've red that if you keep it to 3-4mm layers it works well but the proof will be in the pudding.

DurinsBane · **Posted:** Sat Jun 08, 2013 11:23 pm

I can vouch for Woodland Scenics also, however, whichever you choose, the key is how much you pour. As said above, if you pour too much, it will take forever, and in some cases, will never set inside if poured too thick. The times I have used it, I mixed a small amount, pour it, let it set and then added more.
Hope this helps.

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Mon Jun 10, 2013 9:55 am

Yes it will thanks. I have a pond I'm plotting on the horizon so every little bit of info always helps.

DurinsBane · **Posted:** Thu Jun 20, 2013 11:54 pm

One thing which I did not state (which is the most important), whichever product you choose to use....read the instructions before use.

Gandlaf the Grey · **Posted:** Fri Jun 21, 2013 7:20 am

DurinsBane wrote:

One thing which I did not state (which is the most important), whichever product you choose to use....read the instructions before use.

It seems so obvious but duly noted, I'm sure I'm not the only one who has said, I wish I had read the instructions !
Your point earlier about multiple thin layers is a general theme I've picked up on. I just can't wait to start it but I've a long long way to go with my Bag End before I get to this stage.

Miniman · **Posted:** Mon Jul 15, 2013 9:28 am

I used Vallejo Water effects for a bigger and thicker water. (I used multiple thin layers.)
It worked very well, but after 2-3 years later it all began to shrink at all sides, so I had to add plus foliage and other things to hide it.

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