How to model Waterfalls

How to model a waterfall

After last week’s weirs, waterfalls are nature’s alternative. You can use similar techniques to the weirs but waterfalls are generally less structured so the water is more scattered.

Tools and Materials

All of these materials are commonly available in either a DIY store or art shop. Online shops will also carry them.

Waterfall base materials – I used garden stones but you can use plaster rocks instead
Acrylic paints – for the base and water. I used Tamiya brown (XF-72) and olive green (XF-58) and Vallejo white
Dark India Ink in Isopropyl Alcohol wash – 3 teaspoons of ink to 1 pint of alcohol
Cling film
Masking Tape
Silicone adhesive or silicon sealant – preferably transparent but translucent will do
Cocktail sticks
Epoxy resin
Mixing cup and stirrer
Acrylic Gloss Medium
Cotton Wool

Thanks to Paul at EDM Models for the Magic Water.

Index

00:33 The Real World – prototype inspiration
01:01 Tools and Materials
02:49 The Method
27:08 Mini Kathys
28:51 Closing

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