Just found your channel today and I've been binge watching a bit. I have always admired Troelskirk's layout and the similar way he approaches water. But the more TH-cam that got into my head I was leaning towards resin for my harbour. You've just dragged me back from the precipice! Thank you. Cheers
Use whatever you want but I'll just come out and say it because I don't care what the resin junkies' say. Pouring resin is for the novice looking for a quick fix. There are only a few exceptional modeler's who can pull it off with success. Luke Towan is one of them. Even then, the stuff creeps and wicks up into everything like shoreline details, piles, etc. and ruins the modelers day. Then they try and hide the glossy mess through cognitive dissonance, insisting that it is the best and only way to do things. It only looks good to the user because they need to justify the cost of the failed experiment. Learning to paint and gloss over with acrylic resin looks the scale part to me and stays dust free as well. I feel the same way about photo-shopped (paper models) as well, but I digress . . . anyway. As you can see, I hate the stuff. Cheers. 😁
@@daviemaclean61 Resin is expensive for sure. Paint is cheap and you can always cover it up and change color if you don't like it - then gloss coat it. If you want to refresh down the road just brush a fresh coat of gloss medium over it. Easy to fix and revise as well. Cheers.
Boomer, I've been model railroading for about 67 years starting off with Hornby Double O in England, then switching to HO when we came to Canada. Since then, I've dabbled in N scale, back to HO and HOn3 and now On30. I still have the desire to have a little HO especially HOn3 so I can put to use a largish collection of Blackstone. I love narrow gauge particularly because I have a very narrow mind. I'm slowly, very slowly, building my On30 railroad, working on structures with LED lighting on one structure, then adding more hand laid track and creating scenery. This is what I really enjoy doing. Just recently I started to watch your excellent videos, and got the desire to head down to my train room and shut the door before my 15 pound imitation of a Tiger beats me to it. I have that same problem as some of you. The way you have done superb water effects gives me ideas but I don't have a water scene on my layout. Darn you, now I have to add some kind of river or lake scene. Seriously though, after watching this video, your instructional ability absolutely gives me the confidence now to be able to create a water scene without losing my mind. That happens quite often. Thank you so much for all your help, and I'm sure Opus will be happy to get yet another big order from me. I use a lot of Rembrandt pastels from them. Cheers David
So glad you have shared so many techniques with the modeling community. I just started using this technique for a friends bay scene and all I can say is WOW! GAC is so easy to use and forgiving. Thank you!
As soon as I saw the first glimpse of your water I thought He sponge painted it. Sure nuff, that's what you did and it looks good. I like the way you blended the colors on the shoreline too. I do Faux marble table tops with acrylics and that's exactly how I get that marble effect, flood it with water. I top that off with sprayed on Conversion Varnish but I know that isn't going to work in you home. LOL Boomer, I'm impressed.
It's absolutely mind blowing how realistic it is! Initially, I keep thinking the water is going to spill over the edge and mess his floor up...lol. The scene is extremely peaceful and serene, and the river is a showstopper for that end of the diorama! Awesome. Cheers👍
I always learn things after I do them. I have some water on my layout a small bulkhead area where there is two barges and a tug an a small fishing vessel. The other area is a swamp where a stream empties into. So I did it with resin . You made me laugh when you said you get up in the morning and your water is on floor. Half of my swamp is a hard clear puddle on the floor, thank God it's a painted floor not rugs. The " harbor" had a small leak and I caught that in time. Your method is a lot cleaner. However , I will use your method to get ripples and bow waves so all is not lost. I'm always fascinated with watching true artists work so you have given me that. As I've said before , thank you so very much!
Hey Boomer! Just found your channel....awesome!! Thanks for doing it. I have learned so much already. I am an old film guy (Set Dec) like you, and I love how you communicate what you are doing. I can hear you talking to some junior art director patiently explaining to them to not worry and please stay out of the paint department. We will call if we have any questions...!!! Haha! Love it.
Thanks for the amazing detail content I'm a decorator by trade so detail is number 1 on my layout trains just happen to be there . Your channel is provides great education for me thanks
Now that the river is finished I can see why you did not want to do a “pour”, I really like the control you have over the texture and the finish using this technique. Keep up the detail training sessions, I have learned a lot about adding those extra details or finishes to differentiate my modeling from the standard.
Wow, brilliant job! The colours! The effect! These artists gel's are really amazing. I made a babbling creek once (resin I'm afraid) and I made little waves and ripples over it using artists gel. The sponge you use is a great technique, I used a fan brush, it took me quite a bit longer haha... But the thing is: with those gels I could very well mask the upcreeping of the resin: you just have to match the creep height with the average wave height. But there's a place for everything: your river is best suited with this faux painting technique. That is new for me so thanks. Amazing job!
Thank you for the sub! If you go to the home page there is the "Community Tab," the video section, and playlists as well. Have fun, there is a lot of content there for your viewing. Cheers ~ Boomer.😁
Do we bow from now on and use a title? You made some wonderful observations about light and paint and such. All going into my little notebook. My inner nerd is very happy indeed! But there might be a bit of a green glaze on my face. Spot on result. Thank you so much for sharing. P.S. Dry-brushing the edge of grass on the bank works so well! It really pops now.
Thanks for sharing and great job. The sanding of the plywood seems to be a lot of effort. Thoughts on using a smoother surface such as Masonite? Also, I model n scale so what adjustments would you make in this scale? Smaller sponge? Great job and very encouraging
Thank you. You can use unstable (particle board) Masonite if you prefer.. Why so lazy to sand . . . lol. Laminate plywood is far more stable than Masonite at the end of the day.
Hey great info and fun to watch. Question. How would one do this method where there is a bridge crossing over the river with structure already on the wood surface? I suspect it would be difficult to pat it all on with the bridge in the way. Suggestions?
I would mask of the abutments which is easy enough. Then once it was layed in, pull the mask and then tweak the edges with acrylic gel with Golden (GAC 500) for waves and ripples.😁
Boomer, I noticed when you were dating on the glazing at the tree line, you were putting it on at a slight angle to the actual water line. You also did this when you were creating the land form at the water line further back, is it just me or was that intensional and why?
Great question. This is how the water behaves at this location due to the incoming rip tide and massive outgoing current of the Fraser River at the same time. Many a loaded fishing boat has gone down in the mouth of this river due to the tumult of the rapidly changing currents here. I have watched logs go upstream along the shore while debris floats downstream 20 yards away. Not a place to swim for sure. ;-)
@@boomerdiorama I never noticed resin creep until you brought it up a while back, now whenever I see resin water I can't help but see it and it drives me crazy.
Boomer, have commented before that I have been model railroading for 70 years and built 9 complete layouts. Following you for the past year or so has raised my abilities and ENJOYMENT of the hobby to a level I would not have imagined. Am mesmerized by each new segment and afterward want to rush into the train room and try something new. Another big Thank You for bringing new pleasure to an old timer. Don't stop and don't change. You are on exactly the right track!
Thank you. You wrote, "want to rush into the train room and try something new." That is the intention! ;-) Cheers and happy model railroading ~ Boomer.
MUSEUM QUALITY... Like the Provincial Museum in Victoria when I was a kid. Come to think of it... I recall an amazing logging museum up in Nanaimo. I know I can scale down about 80% of your methods to N scale. I am binging a little every evening after work. Great instruction. Thank You.
Using resins especially on a 45 degree angle with mountains and streams running down a 20 degree angle it is very difficult. I used a two part epoxie glue to achieve the look. And that was difficult. Using the same method would probably have been much better with an outstanding look!
It's easy to do what you described with the Golden mediums. You can merge it all in with ease and build up layers over your convenience of time as well. Furthermore, it is all safe, no odor, takes acrylic tinting well, and cleans up easy with water. If you make a mistake you can actually peel it back in places if you have to as well.
The faux technique is very effective, looks stunning. The tonal variations from different angles you look at it gives depth and shine that's very realistic looking. Great points on resin pours, most layouts I look at, not all, but some, have that 'creep' you talk about, as it sits unnaturally up a river bank, up a tree trunk, or debris placed in it. I am sure the faux technique will be the way I try to create water effects in future. Resin still has its place, seen it used very effectively. All the best Boomer, take care. Brian @The Angels
What like about this technique is how achievable it is and the end results are in my opinion superior to resin. Thank you for sharing, I just need to see if I can find the Golden products in the UK.
Amazing what can be done with a small number of supplies and some knowledge and skills. That is an amazing looking muddy river. Thanks for sharing a great technique. Cheers - Larry.
Stunning. Thank you for this highly anticipated tutorial. You continue to selflessly share your gifts. I watched every commercial and hope others will consider the same. Beyond using only the best materials, you are clearly investing significant time in providing these tutorials and it is truly appreciated. Bravo.
@@boomerdiorama I think you’ve got a lot of faithful viewers. Your viewership is steadily growing. The trouble is it’s just so easy to click skip. I think a gentle reminder embedded into the next few videos might help. Informing your viewers that you might have to move your content to a membership service otherwise may push more to do the right thing.
Looks incredibly natural Boomer. Love your explanation of colours & techniques, really useful. The water & terrain looks terrific, the ripple effects on the water & shoreline👌 Subscribed & look forward to seeing some more of your beautiful work🤗👍
This one was worth the wait !! I have never seen results or techniques like you have presented here. Well done sir and thanks for sharing your knowledge and your progress with those of us in this hobby. Again , BRAVO !!!
@@boomerdiorama Well, Boomer, you are the artist! I’m just an average joe trying to build a railroad between his furnace and the hot water heater, lol. I appreciated your help. Bill
Boomer, When I saw your river scene for the first time in another one of your videos, I fell in love with your water ripples! I thought you had used a sheet of frosted/stippled glass that's commonly used in interior designs. After watching this installment, I'm now excited to try the faux painting method. I've always wanted to find a resource that has built dioramas for museums and such because I find them to be so realistic a representation. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, techniques, tools, and materials.
If you are O.K. with the "painterly" look with stippled gloss acrylic on top - layer - after - layer then this is a good method, especially if you want a clean fascia edge as well. Some like to pour epoxy resin, but I am for the former look personally because I can also control it from unnecessary creep, ugly leakage, and unsightly drip, melt, etc. Furthermore, acrylic is simple to wipe clean and resurface as well down the road. It also resists scratches and dust far better than epoxy does. Most notably, acrylic is generally non-toxic as well. Cheers.
Finally got around to watching this because I’m going to do a little swamp or marsh south of Oak Hill and don’t want to use resin again. Thanks for the detailed explanation. Stay safe!
Make sure you go dark olive or something close to that. The best way to determine the color of water in 2D is to look at it in the shade. Cheers Thom. ~ Boomer.
not sure if you ever mentioned the artist Troels Kirk, but he was a big fan of the acrylics like yourself , hes got few good videos a good 8 12 years ago..I dont believe he is still on our side of the soil but he did great work on his On30 base in Maine ...the 2 of you got my courage up to give acrylic water a try..
I found your channel as mentioned by McKerrow Siding. I, too have a dislike for the resin meniscus effect, and now I can try a way that avoids the issue. Excellent water tutorial and plenty of other awesome techniques and products I’ve found here in just a few days! I don’t do railroad (yet), but dollhouses and random scale dioramas. Your experience and ability to share skills is much appreciated. Thank you!
Boomer, In my Sign bus. I use MDO duraply. No fibers to deal with. Just one coat of variation does it. It has a smooth paper surface, and availability in all thicknesses. Great stuff. No more sanding between coats. P.j. signs, Santa Barbara.
I have been waiting for this episode for awhile. I used the Woodland Scenics water myself and it was a real mess for me. Another lesson in the books. Thanks for sharing. Dave
Now my mind it at ease for doing my river bed!! Thank you Boomer. Well almost, and hopefully you'll confirm this, but I'm going to try using Heavy Gel Matte and GAC 400 on my water top. I ordered a tub of Fiber Paste and they sent Heavy Gel Matte for some reason :-/ So that's what I have to work with. The GAC 400 should gloss up the Heavy Gel Matte enough, I hope. If not, lesson learned, but I'm jumping in with both feet. No Fear Here!!
Boomer, very cool how you show your process of making the faux painted river. Already got a lot of your vids on my favorites list, this one may very well be my absolute favorite. And umm, totally convinced that resin isn’t my method for doing a water surface. Golden products are absolutely amazing.
Just finished using the techniques in your video to create a "practice harbor". I cannot believe how easy it was, how quickly things came together, and how good it looks. Took about 30 minutes a day over 4 days to create a 1 ft by 3 ft area that looks great. No smell, no fuss, and thanks again!
Maestro, I'm modelling a channel that no longer exists. The water was polluted salty bay water in Boston Ma. Could You suggest some Vallejo colors to use? I would imagine it was a murky green color. Because I'm modelling the channel in 1920, black and white photos from the area don't help. Also, please write a book about Your techniques, so that they can be preserved for future modelers benefits.
Fantastic Boomer, loved this one! Never thought about using the sponge for the final texture. I'll be adding that to the repertoire when it comes time to get after the three lakes I have yet to do. Take care. -grant
You presented a LOT for me to think about! I had some decent luck with poured two-part epoxy (Woodland Scenics). I mixed it carefully and sealed it carefully and felt that I got a good water effect, BUT the "epoxy creep" was so bad that I had to rebuild one small lake's shoreline after the resin fully cured. That was frustrating. I think I will be taking up some of your points and I might actually try something new. I'm not planning a major river but in Nebraska we have a number of water features and some of these need to appear on my layout. Thanks for a nice presentation. By the way, I sometimes have the King Of The House visit my layout and he has his special spot that can't be scenicked because that is where he sits.
Absolutely stunning work. I have been taking notes and can't wait to give your methods a try. Thank you for providing your knowledge and experience to all of us.
Wow, well done sir. When you started to put that GAC/Semi Gloss coat on at the end I was ready to run out and get some wet paper towels and wipe it up. Glad I waited until it dried. Any thoughts on using this technique on insulating foam board? Certainly can't seal it with varathane but maybe the base coat of acrylic is enough to seal it. Thanks again for all of these videos! Cheers! Randy
EXcellent! You captured the essence of the river... I wish I'd tried your process on my river. ( I experienced a nice glossy patch on my floor the next morning too...) I guess that is how ya learn, eh? I really like how yours turned out, so realistic. Great workmanship Boomer.
Another incredibly helpful offering. I've not seen these products before and will definitely be trying them out. I've only very recently discovered your channel and am so thankful to have the resource as I am just beginning my own ho layout. Light, windblown surface chop is one of the more difficult replications for me and I havnt had satisfactory results with epoxies so far. I must add that in this scene you have more closely replicated a true class A limestone rip rap for the embankment stabilization than any other example I have witnessed anywhere. Thank you again for sharing your many years of experience, it is greatly appreciated. Cheers.
Try Golden "GAC 500" for water. Pour it thin as built up layers. It leaves tool marks well like chop etc. It goes on chalky white and remains cloudy for a few days, but clears crystal clear after a week, It's water-based, safe, and easily fixable as well. It is 100% Acrylic and you can tint it with almost any acrylic hobby paint as well.
Sir, it has to be said, the quality of your workmanship is simply stunning. It’s a pleasure to watch you work, and even better that you choose to share it. Your attention to detail is inspiring, and it's fantastic to see this project taking shape. Keep up the great work! 👍
Thank you for the compliment Nick. I must remind myself that I also experience the hobby in the same way as any other modeler comparatively speaking. Therefore, I appreciate your encouragement as well. I hope the younger modelers are inspired also because without them the hobby dies - and what great hobby it is. Cheers.
@@boomerdiorama At 52 I no longer class as younger, but I’m certainly inspired! There is an ever increasing pile of raw materials appearing, I just need to “grab the bull by the horns” and make a start. Your channel is real therapy in this crazy world….
@@nicktaylor3063 Lol . . . When I talked to my 87 year old Dad the other day I reminded him I was sixty years old. He said, "Ahhh . . . the youth of old age . . . lol.
You are a Master Craftsman, I was planning my Bayou / harbour scene with pouring resin etc, but after watching this method I certainly will rethink my processes. Thank you again for a very professional presentation. As always you take it to a new level. Gary.
I tried to use a method like this years ago, but I'd always get cracking and discolouring in my final layer. Ripped it out twice and gave up. Will try this exact method one day. It's fun following along because I'm just over in Victoria so all your brands and even shops (like opus) I know well.
A work of Art sir. I have pretty much watched all your episodes, this signature scene brings it all together, the background trees are superb, congratulations on an amazing river makes me want to find my fishing rod and drop a line into it! I have purchased several different water effects products but never had the nerve to pour, well it looks like they will be side lined/dumped for you amazing technique. Love your work.
I am with you on not pour rivers and lakes. like you I have found more epoxy on the floor than in the frame. Never again after watching your river painting. Thank you for making it sound easy.
You learn way more when you simply paint a surface Dark Green and then paint on several layers of gloss gel opposed to just filling in a cavity and crossing the fingers. ;-)
Boomer, you are so right about resin creep when doing a water scene. Another thing you have to do when pouring resin is, you have to make sure your surface is perfectly level. I have first hand experience with resin. I found myself going around areas with dull coat and a paint brush. never again. I don't dislike resin, it just has its place and a river scene like this isn't a good candidate for it. I really enjoy your videos, we have alot in common as far as the way we think, and even though I've been a hobbiest building models and dioramas for over fifty years I still enjoy and learn from others like yourself. Keep up the great work.
Thanks for taking the time to share. You are correct - this river scene is no candidate for pouring resin. I like the artist approach to most everything anyway because I love to paint. But each to his or her own at the end of the day. I get it. Cheers ~ Boomer.😁
Sometimes the surface is dimpled rather than rippled too depending on the breeze picking up small peaks. This could be accentuated by lightly brushing over with a flat, building up the peaks gradually.
That...water...is...awesome! I don’t like epoxy. For my two foot module I painted the board and then used glue and then modpodge. I am not 100% happy with it. I like haw you did the layers of varathane. I think that is the trick. I will try this method for another one of my modules. Thanks boomer for another great video.
I was looking / thinking about doing a similar method for when I get around to properly painting my own lake feature. I would not have thought to seal the plywood with the varethane before hand but watching your technique it just makes sense to seal the wood first. I also loved the wet technique for the colour variations in the shoreline....definately be stealing/borrowing this method in the future. 😉😂👍👍
It is important to have a smooth surface, otherwise the grain shows through the paint layers. You can use smoother material. I used light weight 1/4" plywood for good reason when I did the bench-work, etc. Cheers.
Like any body of water it's colour is directly affected by sunlight shade etc etc and or what is the state of the current flowing through it. I guess one major consideration would be what type of lighting on your model you are going to have (if any) ? Sometimes I find if your really unsure about a project on your layout it is best to go and find something that you are sure about and start on that, no point forcing yourself. Usually like most situations in life you do gain confidence through experience and hopefully learn from your mistakes and a little bit of thought and planning goes a long way. Fantastic work as always. Thanks so much for sharing this build.
Lighting and angle changes all the time when you walk around the layout. No way to ensure the optimal scene. I like to share the raw real experience that most won't share. Uncertainty resides in everyone's experience regardless of who they are at the end of the day. I say dive in and learn instead of waiting to do nothing. ;-)
Hi. That was a great tutorial on a alternative method for creating water features. Well done “ mythical “ Boomer Diorama guy. Lol. New sub here.,see ya.
Sensacional o resultado final , parabéns. Estou fazendo o lago da minha e ainda não tinha o resultado desejado , depois de ver o seu vídeo me inspirou a fazer melhor. Obrigado.
Stunning results and an excellent tutorial. Out of all your tutorials, I enjoy the painting sessions the most - not to undermine the importance of the others. You might be interested to know the ads are also becoming more relevant. Initially they were obviously being selected by the algorithm based on words in the titles. Now I’m seeing ads for big name hobby stores in the states, which I suspect relates to the growing footprint of the channel.
Thank you for sharing that Sean. I appreciate it. You will soon be in for a treat because I have all the primary buildings soon to paint. In other words, I will be going on a panting binge soon! ;-) Cheers ~ Boomer.
Posted the video to the HO RR FB page that I go to a lot for all to see. ... I'll watch it in the morning with coffee, while awaiting the wintry precip expected here in South Carolina.
Even the damn thesaurus failed me when I tried to frame my reaction to this display of incredible visualization and physical translation. You never cease to amaze. Can I interest you in an unopened gallon of resin? 😀 Can not say thank you enough. M
Lol . . . lol. Thank you. The resin makes for great coffee table pours though. That is where it came from. Pouring resin was meant for pouring over Old Growth Log Slabs for coffee tables in the seventies. I'm not kidding. ;-)
Thanks for introducing me to another way to do water scenes Boomer! The results on your layout look brilliant. Looking forward to seeing the painted barge slip and warehouses in due course to complete the scene.
Great work Boomer, Thinking about the technique, its similar to how the proponents of resin do it. First you paint the river bed, then pour resin, then add water surface texture. So why not eliminate the resin and still end up with same effect. I really like how the shore line appears to have a tide mark and no wicking.
Thank you. I loath the wicking and creeping behavior of pouring resin. Although, resin has it's place, I have no need for it. I plan around the stuff. ;-) Cheers.
Hey Booooooomer - sorry havent left a message on YT for a few months, probably should do it more, yeah ??? needless to say, im going to give the GAC a try, my local only sells GAC 200 or 900, i want to try and achieve a very slow River Kwai Thailand look, ultra smooth, self leveling, slow current vibe yeah.... which of the two should i go for.... oh going to also give the Pumice Course Gel a try too... #hastagboomershoudlgetsponsored - love your channel its my favourite... i think everyone would agree its their favourite too
Try some of the Golden "Soft Gel" Clear Gloss as well for textures, etc. It's compatible with the GAC 500 as well. Make sure you use thin layers at first until you are familiar with it.
Beautiful results Boomer. As someone relatively new to the hobby the “wow” factor of the resin has significantly dissipated after seeing these results. I am definitely going to fail forward and try this on my own layout when it is built. Will need to arrange a road trip down the East Coast USA to check out the rivers and lakes as I am not sure that the rivers in and around Sydney will have the same or similar reflective qualities as those which the CSX/NS traverse. Maybe they do but just not sure and it seems absolutely critical to work from some prototype photographs. Thx for sharing this technique Boomer.
Sure thing Peter. Have fun with it and take your time. It is fairly easy to do even from a minimalist perspective. You don't even need to "faux" paint if you don't want to. Just paint an olive color and gloss it up some. Cheers. ;-)
One of your best yet and the process and outcome is amazing. I have shared this with my FB group HO scale shelf modelers as it represents exactly what we are all trying to achieve
@@boomerdiorama I may even knock on you door one day and take a look myself planning on coming over in 2024, my Facebook group is approaching 8000 members so I’m making sure you get plenty of exposures and if you looking for a good podcast have a look at A modelers life I was featured last week in a 2 hour interview and your channel gets a mention
@@paulc1964 I appreciate what you are doing Paul. I really do. I will try to listen to some of it if I find the time. Unfortunately, I have little precious time at the moment. You wouldn't believe how much time it takes to keep this channel running in it's current state, coupled to my other responsibilities. Sounds good though and I appreciate your marketing enthusiasm. Thank you! Cheers ~ Boomer.
@@boomerdiorama yes can well imagine how much time it takes for your channel the production level is 1st class I usually listen to commercials because I know every cent you earn is worth it
Just found your channel today and I've been binge watching a bit. I have always admired Troelskirk's layout and the similar way he approaches water. But the more TH-cam that got into my head I was leaning towards resin for my harbour. You've just dragged me back from the precipice! Thank you. Cheers
Use whatever you want but I'll just come out and say it because I don't care what the resin junkies' say.
Pouring resin is for the novice looking for a quick fix. There are only a few exceptional modeler's who can pull it off with success. Luke Towan is one of them. Even then, the stuff creeps and wicks up into everything like shoreline details, piles, etc. and ruins the modelers day. Then they try and hide the glossy mess through cognitive dissonance, insisting that it is the best and only way to do things. It only looks good to the user because they need to justify the cost of the failed experiment. Learning to paint and gloss over with acrylic resin looks the scale part to me and stays dust free as well.
I feel the same way about photo-shopped (paper models) as well, but I digress . . . anyway.
As you can see, I hate the stuff.
Cheers. 😁
@@boomerdiorama Probably saved me a good deal of money too! Cheers
@@daviemaclean61 Resin is expensive for sure. Paint is cheap and you can always cover it up and change color if you don't like it - then gloss coat it. If you want to refresh down the road just brush a fresh coat of gloss medium over it. Easy to fix and revise as well. Cheers.
Boomer, I've been model railroading for about 67 years starting off with Hornby Double O in England, then switching to HO when we came to Canada. Since then, I've dabbled in N scale, back to HO and HOn3 and now On30. I still have the desire to have a little HO especially HOn3 so I can put to use a largish collection of Blackstone. I love narrow gauge particularly because I have a very narrow mind. I'm slowly, very slowly, building my On30 railroad, working on structures with LED lighting on one structure, then adding more hand laid track and creating scenery. This is what I really enjoy doing. Just recently I started to watch your excellent videos, and got the desire to head down to my train room and shut the door before my 15 pound imitation of a Tiger beats me to it. I have that same problem as some of you.
The way you have done superb water effects gives me ideas but I don't have a water scene on my layout. Darn you, now I have to add some kind of river or lake scene. Seriously though, after watching this video, your instructional ability absolutely gives me the confidence now to be able to create a water scene without losing my mind. That happens quite often.
Thank you so much for all your help, and I'm sure Opus will be happy to get yet another big order from me. I use a lot of Rembrandt pastels from them.
Cheers
David
Thanks for sharing David. I am glad to hear you are inspired. It's a great hobby!
So glad you have shared so many techniques with the modeling community. I just started using this technique for a friends bay scene and all I can say is WOW! GAC is so easy to use and forgiving. Thank you!
Wonderful!
As soon as I saw the first glimpse of your water I thought He sponge painted it. Sure nuff, that's what you did and it looks good. I like the way you blended the colors on the shoreline too. I do Faux marble table tops with acrylics and that's exactly how I get that marble effect, flood it with water. I top that off with sprayed on Conversion Varnish but I know that isn't going to work in you home. LOL Boomer, I'm impressed.
Thank you Robert! Cheers!
It's absolutely mind blowing how realistic it is! Initially, I keep thinking the water is going to spill over the edge and mess his floor up...lol. The scene is extremely peaceful and serene, and the river is a showstopper for that end of the diorama! Awesome. Cheers👍
Thank you. Should look good with the Barge Slip in place. Cheers.
I’ve really enjoyed following along on this series. I wish I had half your skill.
Thank you. Skill is commensurate with practice. The more we practice the craft, the more confident we become, and it snowballs from there. ;-)
This is streets ahead of Resin pour. A fantastic result and so realistic. (To my UK eyeballs anyway). well done kiddo. All the best from the Brits.
Thank you very much from across the pond where my family tree originated (Wales/Norway)!
That looks like the sun sparkles off the ripples
It does! ;-)
I always learn things after I do them. I have some water on my layout a small bulkhead area where there is two barges and a tug an a small fishing vessel. The other area is a swamp where a stream empties into. So I did it with resin . You made me laugh when you said you get up in the morning and your water is on floor. Half of my swamp is a hard clear puddle on the floor, thank God it's a painted floor not rugs. The " harbor" had a small leak and I caught that in time.
Your method is a lot cleaner. However , I will use your method to get ripples and bow waves so all is not lost. I'm always fascinated with watching true artists work so you have given me that. As I've said before , thank you so very much!
Cheers Bob. Glad to hear there is a fix for you.
Hey Boomer! Just found your channel....awesome!! Thanks for doing it. I have learned so much already. I am an old film guy (Set Dec) like you, and I love how you communicate what you are doing. I can hear you talking to some junior art director patiently explaining to them to not worry and please stay out of the paint department. We will call if we have any questions...!!! Haha! Love it.
Lol . . . welcome! Thanks for sharing the experience. Nice to hear from other film people. ;-)
again, just beautiful work of art
Thank you very much!
Thanks for the amazing detail content
I'm a decorator by trade so detail is number 1 on my layout trains just happen to be there . Your channel is provides great education for me thanks
Very cool! Thanks for sharing.
Brilliant what you show and build here. Subscription and thumbs up. Greetings Tino
Thanks for the sub! Cheers ~ Boomer.
Once again, you nailed it! I can not think on anything that would improve that scene or water. Keep on Model'n.... and videoing!
Wow, thanks!
Absolutely amazing. So so much inspiration for us all. Thank you
Cheers.
Now that the river is finished I can see why you did not want to do a “pour”, I really like the control you have over the texture and the finish using this technique. Keep up the detail training sessions, I have learned a lot about adding those extra details or finishes to differentiate my modeling from the standard.
Thank you very much!
This was mesmerizing, I watched ever minute of it, thanks for the tips!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
Wow, brilliant job! The colours! The effect! These artists gel's are really amazing. I made a babbling creek once (resin I'm afraid) and I made little waves and ripples over it using artists gel. The sponge you use is a great technique, I used a fan brush, it took me quite a bit longer haha... But the thing is: with those gels I could very well mask the upcreeping of the resin: you just have to match the creep height with the average wave height. But there's a place for everything: your river is best suited with this faux painting technique. That is new for me so thanks. Amazing job!
Thank you! Thanks for sharing. Cheers ~ Boomer.
Wonderful video and so happy your channel was suggested to me. I'm subbed and looking forward to more!!!
Thank you for the sub! If you go to the home page there is the "Community Tab," the video section, and playlists as well. Have fun, there is a lot of content there for your viewing. Cheers ~ Boomer.😁
@@boomerdiorama Thanks very much, I'm excited to see more of your painting and diorama building. Take Care, Bill
@@ScaleModelCraft Cheers!😁
Do we bow from now on and use a title?
You made some wonderful observations about light and paint and such. All going into my little notebook. My inner nerd is very happy indeed! But there might be a bit of a green glaze on my face.
Spot on result. Thank you so much for sharing.
P.S.
Dry-brushing the edge of grass on the bank works so well! It really pops now.
Yes! Dry-brushing the grass edge. Very observant. Cheers.
Magic
I certainly feels that way! Cheers.
Thanks for sharing and great job. The sanding of the plywood seems to be a lot of effort. Thoughts on using a smoother surface such as Masonite? Also, I model n scale so what adjustments would you make in this scale? Smaller sponge? Great job and very encouraging
Thank you. You can use unstable (particle board) Masonite if you prefer.. Why so lazy to sand . . . lol. Laminate plywood is far more stable than Masonite at the end of the day.
Since I'm from Louisiana, I have a lot of water to deal with, thanks!!
I'm on the Fraser River in the lower mainland so I know what that is like. ;-)
Hey great info and fun to watch. Question. How would one do this method where there is a bridge crossing over the river with structure already on the wood surface? I suspect it would be difficult to pat it all on with the bridge in the way. Suggestions?
I would mask of the abutments which is easy enough. Then once it was layed in, pull the mask and then tweak the edges with acrylic gel with Golden (GAC 500) for waves and ripples.😁
Algae blooms in the water also changes the color and also during a flood how it turns the water muddy
Yes. Great point you bring up. Algae blooms happen all the time on different sections of the river as well. Cheers.
Your instructions/advice is so valuable. I've enjoyed, and learned so much from you. Your work is beautiful. Thank you so very much.
Thank you. Cheers.
Boomer, I noticed when you were dating on the glazing at the tree line, you were putting it on at a slight angle to the actual water line. You also did this when you were creating the land form at the water line further back, is it just me or was that intensional and why?
Great question. This is how the water behaves at this location due to the incoming rip tide and massive outgoing current of the Fraser River at the same time. Many a loaded fishing boat has gone down in the mouth of this river due to the tumult of the rapidly changing currents here. I have watched logs go upstream along the shore while debris floats downstream 20 yards away. Not a place to swim for sure. ;-)
Looks absolutely amazing in detail... good grief Boomer what planet are you from??
Lol . . . the little dirt yard planet in Kitsilano by Bayswater beach . . . lol.
I knew this was gonna be fantastic... and of course, it was!
Thank you! Cheers.
I will never consider woodland scenics water after seeing this mastery
I think most of the products are one in the same at the end of the day anyway. Just like varathane is similar to acrylic glaze.
@@boomerdiorama I never noticed resin creep until you brought it up a while back, now whenever I see resin water I can't help but see it and it drives me crazy.
@@ianisaacs2340 I know the feeling.
Boomer, have commented before that I have been model railroading for 70 years and built 9 complete layouts. Following you for the past year or so has raised my abilities and ENJOYMENT of the hobby to a level I would not have imagined. Am mesmerized by each new segment and afterward want to rush into the train room and try something new. Another big Thank You for bringing new pleasure to an old timer. Don't stop and don't change. You are on exactly the right track!
Thank you. You wrote, "want to rush into the train room and try something new." That is the intention! ;-) Cheers and happy model railroading ~ Boomer.
MUSEUM QUALITY... Like the Provincial Museum in Victoria when I was a kid. Come to think of it... I recall an amazing logging museum up in Nanaimo. I know I can scale down about 80% of your methods to N scale. I am binging a little every evening after work. Great instruction. Thank You.
Thanks for sharing! Glad to hear you are into it!
Using resins especially on a 45 degree angle with mountains and streams running down a 20 degree angle it is very difficult. I used a two part epoxie glue to achieve the look. And that was difficult.
Using the same method would probably have been much better with an outstanding look!
It's easy to do what you described with the Golden mediums. You can merge it all in with ease and build up layers over your convenience of time as well. Furthermore, it is all safe, no odor, takes acrylic tinting well, and cleans up easy with water. If you make a mistake you can actually peel it back in places if you have to as well.
The faux technique is very effective, looks stunning. The tonal variations from different angles you look at it gives depth and shine that's very realistic looking. Great points on resin pours, most layouts I look at, not all, but some, have that 'creep' you talk about, as it sits unnaturally up a river bank, up a tree trunk, or debris placed in it. I am sure the faux technique will be the way I try to create water effects in future. Resin still has its place, seen it used very effectively. All the best Boomer, take care. Brian @The Angels
Thank you for sharing. Cheers.
What like about this technique is how achievable it is and the end results are in my opinion superior to resin. Thank you for sharing, I just need to see if I can find the Golden products in the UK.
Thank you. You should be able to get it online these days.
Amazing what can be done with a small number of supplies and some knowledge and skills. That is an amazing looking muddy river. Thanks for sharing a great technique. Cheers - Larry.
Thank you Larry! Cheers!
Stunning. Thank you for this highly anticipated tutorial. You continue to selflessly share your gifts. I watched every commercial and hope others will consider the same. Beyond using only the best materials, you are clearly investing significant time in providing these tutorials and it is truly appreciated. Bravo.
Thank you for watching the commercials. Cheers.
@@boomerdiorama I think you’ve got a lot of faithful viewers. Your viewership is steadily growing. The trouble is it’s just so easy to click skip. I think a gentle reminder embedded into the next few videos might help. Informing your viewers that you might have to move your content to a membership service otherwise may push more to do the right thing.
“Pee” green? Should be “pea” green, but knowing your humour, it was intentional! Lol
Lol . . . hard to get away with anything these days. ;-)
Nice video thanks for the tips. You do a great job showing and telling what you do. Thanks for sharing David @ low country railroad
Thank you! Cheers.
I noticed that you have you have your fore legged art critic on site ,is she on the payroll or getting any indorsements lol
Lol . . . she loves to be in the room when I work. She also knows when the camera is rolling. ;-)
you have motivated me to try painting some water great job thanks!
Go for it!
Looks incredibly natural Boomer. Love your explanation of colours & techniques, really useful. The water & terrain looks terrific, the ripple effects on the water & shoreline👌
Subscribed & look forward to seeing some more of your beautiful work🤗👍
Thank you! Cheers! ~ Boomer.
Came up a treat, nicely executed. 👍👍👍
Cheers! ~ Boomer
Fantastic modeling and very instructive.
Many thanks!
This one was worth the wait !! I have never seen results or techniques like you have presented here. Well done sir and thanks for sharing your knowledge and your progress with those of us in this hobby. Again , BRAVO !!!
Thank you. Cheers.
Thank you, Boomer, for sharing your knowledge and expertise with me/us. It is much appreciated! Bill B.
You are awesome Bill! Thank you for the support! Cheers ~ Boomer.
@@boomerdiorama Well, Boomer, you are the artist! I’m just an average joe trying to build a railroad between his furnace and the hot water heater, lol. I appreciated your help. Bill
Boomer,
When I saw your river scene for the first time in another one of your videos, I fell in love with your water ripples! I thought you had used a sheet of frosted/stippled glass that's commonly used in interior designs. After watching this installment, I'm now excited to try the faux painting method. I've always wanted to find a resource that has built dioramas for museums and such because I find them to be so realistic a representation. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, techniques, tools, and materials.
If you are O.K. with the "painterly" look with stippled gloss acrylic on top - layer - after - layer then this is a good method, especially if you want a clean fascia edge as well. Some like to pour epoxy resin, but I am for the former look personally because I can also control it from unnecessary creep, ugly leakage, and unsightly drip, melt, etc.
Furthermore, acrylic is simple to wipe clean and resurface as well down the road. It also resists scratches and dust far better than epoxy does. Most notably, acrylic is generally non-toxic as well. Cheers.
Finally got around to watching this because I’m going to do a little swamp or marsh south of Oak Hill and don’t want to use resin again. Thanks for the detailed explanation. Stay safe!
Make sure you go dark olive or something close to that. The best way to determine the color of water in 2D is to look at it in the shade. Cheers Thom. ~ Boomer.
That is looking great. You do know your stuff.
Thanks 👍
Amazing mate. So inspirational thank you.
My pleasure!
not sure if you ever mentioned the artist Troels Kirk, but he was a big fan of the acrylics like yourself , hes got few good videos a good 8 12 years ago..I dont believe he is still on our side of the soil but he did great work on his On30 base in Maine ...the 2 of you got my courage up to give acrylic water a try..
Acrylics are a bit of as learning curve, but once you get into it there is no going back. ;-)
I found your channel as mentioned by McKerrow Siding. I, too have a dislike for the resin meniscus effect, and now I can try a way that avoids the issue.
Excellent water tutorial and plenty of other awesome techniques and products I’ve found here in just a few days!
I don’t do railroad (yet), but dollhouses and random scale dioramas. Your experience and ability to share skills is much appreciated. Thank you!
Sounds awesome! My wife has an awesome Doll House collection as well. Cheers! 😁
Now I want to go watch Strange Brew listening to that Canadian accent!
. . . what's that eh? ;-)
Boomer, In my Sign bus. I use MDO duraply. No fibers to deal with. Just one coat of variation does it. It has a smooth paper surface, and availability in all thicknesses. Great stuff. No more sanding between coats.
P.j. signs, Santa Barbara.
Sounds awesome! Thanks for sharing!👍
I have been waiting for this episode for awhile. I used the Woodland Scenics water myself and it was a real mess for me. Another lesson in the books. Thanks for sharing. Dave
Thanks Dave. Nice to hear from you. Cheers ;-)
Now my mind it at ease for doing my river bed!! Thank you Boomer.
Well almost, and hopefully you'll confirm this, but I'm going to try using Heavy Gel Matte and GAC 400 on my water top. I ordered a tub of Fiber Paste and they sent Heavy Gel Matte for some reason :-/ So that's what I have to work with.
The GAC 400 should gloss up the Heavy Gel Matte enough, I hope. If not, lesson learned, but I'm jumping in with both feet. No Fear Here!!
Make sure you test things on scrap before you commit. I do it all the time. Have fun!
Boomer, very cool how you show your process of making the faux painted river. Already got a lot of your vids on my favorites list, this one may very well be my absolute favorite. And umm, totally convinced that resin isn’t my method for doing a water surface. Golden products are absolutely amazing.
I love the Golden products. Namely because they are safe, compatible and reliable.
Excellent tutorial. Your river scene is very inspiring as to what you can achieve. Thanks for posting.-Tom
Many thanks Thomas! It's nice to start getting a little color on the layout after all this planning, building and work! Cheers ~ Boomer.
Just finished using the techniques in your video to create a "practice harbor". I cannot believe how easy it was, how quickly things came together, and how good it looks. Took about 30 minutes a day over 4 days to create a 1 ft by 3 ft area that looks great. No smell, no fuss, and thanks again!
Fantastic! Thanks for sharing as well! Cheers ~ Boomer.
Can you create the same look if you're using an XPS Foam board base? I would think you would have to seal it with Acrylic paint coating?
I don't see why not. Try anything. I try new methods all the time. Cheers!
Maestro, I'm modelling a channel that no longer exists. The water was polluted salty bay water in Boston Ma. Could You suggest some Vallejo colors to use? I would imagine it was a murky green color. Because I'm modelling the channel in 1920, black and white photos from the area don't help. Also, please write a book about Your techniques, so that they can be preserved for future modelers benefits.
Your modeling subject sounds great. I love working from black and white photos. Too much info leads to analysis paralysis . . . lol. ;-)
Fantastic Boomer, loved this one! Never thought about using the sponge for the final texture. I'll be adding that to the repertoire when it comes time to get after the three lakes I have yet to do. Take care. -grant
I think you have water down pat there Grant. ;-) Cheers.
Thanks again for another learning opportunity, looking forward to using these techniques in my wargaming minis and scenes
Have fun!
You presented a LOT for me to think about! I had some decent luck with poured two-part epoxy (Woodland Scenics). I mixed it carefully and sealed it carefully and felt that I got a good water effect, BUT the "epoxy creep" was so bad that I had to rebuild one small lake's shoreline after the resin fully cured. That was frustrating. I think I will be taking up some of your points and I might actually try something new. I'm not planning a major river but in Nebraska we have a number of water features and some of these need to appear on my layout. Thanks for a nice presentation. By the way, I sometimes have the King Of The House visit my layout and he has his special spot that can't be scenicked because that is where he sits.
Sounds good. As you can see I have a queen of the house. ;-)
Absolutely stunning work. I have been taking notes and can't wait to give your methods a try.
Thank you for providing your knowledge and experience to all of us.
Thanks so much 😊
Wow, well done sir. When you started to put that GAC/Semi Gloss coat on at the end I was ready to run out and get some wet paper towels and wipe it up. Glad I waited until it dried. Any thoughts on using this technique on insulating foam board? Certainly can't seal it with varathane but maybe the base coat of acrylic is enough to seal it. Thanks again for all of these videos! Cheers! Randy
I never tried it on foam board. Try a test piece.
EXcellent! You captured the essence of the river... I wish I'd tried your process on my river. ( I experienced a nice glossy patch on my floor the next morning too...) I guess that is how ya learn, eh?
I really like how yours turned out, so realistic. Great workmanship Boomer.
Thank you. Two Part Epoxy Resin has a purpose, but it has no place on my model railroad layout or on my floor. ;-)😁
Another incredibly helpful offering.
I've not seen these products before and will definitely be trying them out.
I've only very recently discovered your channel and am so thankful to have the resource as I am just beginning my own ho layout.
Light, windblown surface chop is one of the more difficult replications for me and I havnt had satisfactory results with epoxies so far.
I must add that in this scene you have more closely replicated a true class A limestone rip rap for the embankment stabilization than any other example I have witnessed anywhere.
Thank you again for sharing your many years of experience, it is greatly appreciated.
Cheers.
Try Golden "GAC 500" for water. Pour it thin as built up layers. It leaves tool marks well like chop etc. It goes on chalky white and remains cloudy for a few days, but clears crystal clear after a week, It's water-based, safe, and easily fixable as well. It is 100% Acrylic and you can tint it with almost any acrylic hobby paint as well.
Great, great, great video. So inspiring. Makes me want to start painting again. Can't wait for the next episode.
Thank you! Cheers!
Sir, it has to be said, the quality of your workmanship is simply stunning. It’s a pleasure to watch you work, and even better that you choose to share it. Your attention to detail is inspiring, and it's fantastic to see this project taking shape. Keep up the great work! 👍
Thank you for the compliment Nick. I must remind myself that I also experience the hobby in the same way as any other modeler comparatively speaking. Therefore, I appreciate your encouragement as well. I hope the younger modelers are inspired also because without them the hobby dies - and what great hobby it is. Cheers.
@@boomerdiorama At 52 I no longer class as younger, but I’m certainly inspired! There is an ever increasing pile of raw materials appearing, I just need to “grab the bull by the horns” and make a start. Your channel is real therapy in this crazy world….
@@nicktaylor3063 Lol . . . When I talked to my 87 year old Dad the other day I reminded him I was sixty years old. He said, "Ahhh . . . the youth of old age . . . lol.
@@boomerdiorama I just wish the body kept up with the mind! 😉
@@nicktaylor3063 I'm O.K. with the illusion of youth in my mind for now if i stay away from my own reflection . . . lol. ;-)
You are a Master Craftsman, I was planning my Bayou / harbour scene with pouring resin etc, but after watching this method I certainly will rethink my processes. Thank you again for a very professional presentation.
As always you take it to a new level.
Gary.
Thank you!
I tried to use a method like this years ago, but I'd always get cracking and discolouring in my final layer. Ripped it out twice and gave up. Will try this exact method one day. It's fun following along because I'm just over in Victoria so all your brands and even shops (like opus) I know well.
Thanks for sharing!
I just love how you try to portray yourself as not being a confident, fearless, mythical, master painter! Ha! We all see right through that!!
I feel uncertain at times. I really do. But then it usually turns out. ;-)
A work of Art sir. I have pretty much watched all your episodes, this signature scene brings it all together, the background trees are superb, congratulations on an amazing river makes me want to find my fishing rod and drop a line into it!
I have purchased several different water effects products but never had the nerve to pour, well it looks like they will be side lined/dumped for you amazing technique.
Love your work.
Thank you! It's a fairly safe and systematic way to do water in my experience. Thanks for taking the time to share as well! Cheers ~ Boomer.
Hey Boomer, absolurty brilliant, makes me want to try this on my new project
Reagrds Jeff
Sounds great! Thank you.
I am with you on not pour rivers and lakes. like you I have found more epoxy on the floor than in the frame. Never again after watching your river painting.
Thank you for making it sound easy.
You learn way more when you simply paint a surface Dark Green and then paint on several layers of gloss gel opposed to just filling in a cavity and crossing the fingers. ;-)
Boomer, you are so right about resin creep when doing a water scene. Another thing you have to do when pouring resin is, you have to make sure your surface is perfectly level. I have first hand experience with resin. I found myself going around areas with dull coat and a paint brush. never again. I don't dislike resin, it just has its place and a river scene like this isn't a good candidate for it. I really enjoy your videos, we have alot in common as far as the way we think, and even though I've been a hobbiest building models and dioramas for over fifty years I still enjoy and learn from others like yourself. Keep up the great work.
Thanks for taking the time to share. You are correct - this river scene is no candidate for pouring resin. I like the artist approach to most everything anyway because I love to paint. But each to his or her own at the end of the day. I get it. Cheers ~ Boomer.😁
Sometimes the surface is dimpled rather than rippled too depending on the breeze picking up small peaks.
This could be accentuated by lightly brushing over with a flat, building up the peaks gradually.
;-)
Looks fantastic!
May have to give this a go on our club layout.
The old harbour scene is looking a bit tired.
An application of GAC 500 would fix it up nicely. ;-)
That...water...is...awesome! I don’t like epoxy. For my two foot module I painted the board and then used glue and then modpodge. I am not 100% happy with it. I like haw you did the layers of varathane. I think that is the trick. I will try this method for another one of my modules. Thanks boomer for another great video.
Thanks for sharing! Cheers.
I was looking / thinking about doing a similar method for when I get around to properly painting my own lake feature. I would not have thought to seal the plywood with the varethane before hand but watching your technique it just makes sense to seal the wood first. I also loved the wet technique for the colour variations in the shoreline....definately be stealing/borrowing this method in the future. 😉😂👍👍
It is important to have a smooth surface, otherwise the grain shows through the paint layers. You can use smoother material. I used light weight 1/4" plywood for good reason when I did the bench-work, etc. Cheers.
Hello Boomers. It is absolutely fantastic what you have conjured up there. I doff my hat. Really good. Greetings Detlef
Many thanks!
Like any body of water it's colour is directly affected by sunlight shade etc etc and or what is the state of the current flowing through it. I guess one major consideration would be what type of lighting on your model you are going to have (if any) ? Sometimes I find if your really unsure about a project on your layout it is best to go and find something that you are sure about and start on that, no point forcing yourself. Usually like most situations in life you do gain confidence through experience and hopefully learn from your mistakes and a little bit of thought and planning goes a long way. Fantastic work as always. Thanks so much for sharing this build.
Lighting and angle changes all the time when you walk around the layout. No way to ensure the optimal scene. I like to share the raw real experience that most won't share. Uncertainty resides in everyone's experience regardless of who they are at the end of the day. I say dive in and learn instead of waiting to do nothing. ;-)
New to your u-tube, thank you for making it sounds like anybody can paint a river.
Thank you.👍
You are very welcome!
Hi. That was a great tutorial on a alternative method for creating water features. Well done “ mythical “ Boomer Diorama guy. Lol. New sub here.,see ya.
Thank you for the sub! Yes . . . it is another "alternative method for creating water" effects for sure. ;-) Cheers.
Sensacional o resultado final , parabéns. Estou fazendo o lago da minha e ainda não tinha o resultado desejado , depois de ver o seu vídeo me inspirou a fazer melhor. Obrigado.
Cheers!
Stunning results and an excellent tutorial. Out of all your tutorials, I enjoy the painting sessions the most - not to undermine the importance of the others. You might be interested to know the ads are also becoming more relevant. Initially they were obviously being selected by the algorithm based on words in the titles. Now I’m seeing ads for big name hobby stores in the states, which I suspect relates to the growing footprint of the channel.
Thank you for sharing that Sean. I appreciate it. You will soon be in for a treat because I have all the primary buildings soon to paint. In other words, I will be going on a panting binge soon! ;-) Cheers ~ Boomer.
Posted the video to the HO RR FB page that I go to a lot for all to see. ... I'll watch it in the morning with coffee, while awaiting the wintry precip expected here in South Carolina.
Sounds great. Thank you. Cheers.
Even the damn thesaurus failed me when I tried to frame my reaction to this display of incredible visualization and physical translation. You never cease to amaze. Can I interest you in an unopened gallon of resin? 😀 Can not say thank you enough. M
Lol . . . lol. Thank you. The resin makes for great coffee table pours though. That is where it came from. Pouring resin was meant for pouring over Old Growth Log Slabs for coffee tables in the seventies. I'm not kidding. ;-)
Thanks for introducing me to another way to do water scenes Boomer! The results on your layout look brilliant. Looking forward to seeing the painted barge slip and warehouses in due course to complete the scene.
You're very welcome!
Great work Boomer, Thinking about the technique, its similar to how the proponents of resin do it. First you paint the river bed, then pour resin, then add water surface texture. So why not eliminate the resin and still end up with same effect. I really like how the shore line appears to have a tide mark and no wicking.
Thank you. I loath the wicking and creeping behavior of pouring resin. Although, resin has it's place, I have no need for it. I plan around the stuff. ;-) Cheers.
Wow!!! I have two water scenes on my layout and u just eased all my worries..Great Job!!!! Contrary to who ever!!! Great Job..
Glad I could help! Just take your time with this method (each layer) and it will turn out great. ;-)
Hey Booooooomer - sorry havent left a message on YT for a few months, probably should do it more, yeah ??? needless to say, im going to give the GAC a try, my local only sells GAC 200 or 900, i want to try and achieve a very slow River Kwai Thailand look, ultra smooth, self leveling, slow current vibe yeah.... which of the two should i go for.... oh going to also give the Pumice Course Gel a try too... #hastagboomershoudlgetsponsored - love your channel its my favourite... i think everyone would agree its their favourite too
Try some of the Golden "Soft Gel" Clear Gloss as well for textures, etc. It's compatible with the GAC 500 as well. Make sure you use thin layers at first until you are familiar with it.
@@boomerdiorama ah ok the clear gloss excellent idea, adds depth too, thanks for replying and again love your content the world of modeling thanks you
Oolichan,I can see the Oolichan your craftsmanship is that good. Thanks for sharing and guiding us on how to be better.
Thank you very much!
Thank you for another excellent video! (although if that is "pee green" you should see a doctor.. lol ...pea green)
Lol . . . I can remember looking down some (when I was a foolish youth) by the lake shore growing up . . . lol.
Beautiful results Boomer. As someone relatively new to the hobby the “wow” factor of the resin has significantly dissipated after seeing these results. I am definitely going to fail forward and try this on my own layout when it is built. Will need to arrange a road trip down the East Coast USA to check out the rivers and lakes as I am not sure that the rivers in and around Sydney will have the same or similar reflective qualities as those which the CSX/NS traverse. Maybe they do but just not sure and it seems absolutely critical to work from some prototype photographs. Thx for sharing this technique Boomer.
Sure thing Peter. Have fun with it and take your time. It is fairly easy to do even from a minimalist perspective. You don't even need to "faux" paint if you don't want to. Just paint an olive color and gloss it up some. Cheers. ;-)
One of your best yet and the process and outcome is amazing. I have shared this with my FB group HO scale shelf modelers as it represents exactly what we are all trying to achieve
Thank you Paul. It worked out better than I first thought. Seeing it live while you walk around it looks cool as well. Cheers.
@@boomerdiorama I may even knock on you door one day and take a look myself planning on coming over in 2024, my Facebook group is approaching 8000 members so I’m making sure you get plenty of exposures and if you looking for a good podcast have a look at A modelers life I was featured last week in a 2 hour interview and your channel gets a mention
@@paulc1964 I appreciate what you are doing Paul. I really do. I will try to listen to some of it if I find the time. Unfortunately, I have little precious time at the moment. You wouldn't believe how much time it takes to keep this channel running in it's current state, coupled to my other responsibilities. Sounds good though and I appreciate your marketing enthusiasm. Thank you! Cheers ~ Boomer.
@@boomerdiorama yes can well imagine how much time it takes for your channel the production level is 1st class I usually listen to commercials because I know every cent you earn is worth it
@@paulc1964 I appreciate your interest in the channel and I did listen to the podcast. Thank you for the shout-out. ;-) Cheers ~ Boomer.
So when you say "with this extender" are you saying that the acrylic paint is extended by the gloss glazing liquid?
Yes. The Extender adds transparency and longer dry time to any acrylic medium it is added to.
Stunning, probably the best representation of inland (as opposed to out to sea) water I've ever seen.
It's a great subject matter to model a water front marine terminal for sure. Cheers.
i hope you mean peagreen, not peegreen... :D
:-)