Stonewallin': Finished at last!

[Casey Feedwater]

Thanks for the compliments, everyone.

Originally posted by camelot
Brilliant scene and detail , what method did you use for the water and what scale is this ?


Cheers

Ian

Ian, I model in HO scale. As for the water....

I used a method for making my water that I first used about 20+ years ago on another riverfront scene. It's not complicated, but it is time consuming because of drying times. In a nutshell, after spraying the base with flat black paint, I stipple acrylic matte medium all across the water area. After that has dried, I brush acrylic gloss medium over all of it. Next, I drybrush and blend Polly Brown Drab, Olive Drab, and U.S. Brown Special. The object here is to create the impression of silt without making the water appear muddy, so I try to keep the colors as translucent as I can. Finally, and it's important to make sure the drybrushed paint has cured, I brush on Future acrylic floor polish to which I have added a couple drops of non-waterproof black ink.

The method is not perfect, but it does a fairly good job of simulating ripples and currents, and it does suggest some depth to the water.

 

[shamus]

Casey, thats some real fine modelling my friend, the walling is excellent. Love all the details.

Shamus

 

[jimnrose]

Casey, your workmanship is fantastic. I can understand why you are a busy man. Thanks for sharing. Jim

 

[spitfire]

Beautiful.....just beautiful! Now if you'll excuse me, I have to look at your photos again!!

You should send those photos to Sierra West if you haven't already.

cheers
Val

 

[Casey Feedwater]

Again, thanks, everyone.

Val, Brett has already asked for a full set of photos to post in SW's website "Gallery." I've got to burn them to a CD and then they're on their way.

 

[Drew1125]

Gee, Casey, I just can't think of any appropriate adjectives here...I would say 'fantastic', or 'awesome', but quite honestly, I think they fall a little short!
So how about I don't say anything, & just sit here & drool?

If & when I ever grow up, I wanna be just like you, Casey!

 

[Casey Feedwater]

Originally posted by Charlie

If & when I ever grow up, I wanna be just like you, Casey!

Well, if you're not already nuts, you will be if you wind up like me! But thanks for the nice words, Charlie.

 

[jmarksbery]

OH MY

How much does ol man Foss charge for row boats, man, a case of Millers Lite and old cane pole and I'd be set for a great adventure there. Super work Casey
on a scale of 1 - 5 that gets 5 eeks.

 

[jimmybeersa]

Mike...Now I am Green with envy.....love that Row boat view expession!!!!

 

[Casey Feedwater]

Thanks, guys.

 

[pomperaugrr]

Casey:
Outstanding work, as usual! We never get tired of seeing great work like this.

Eric