Beautiful Destruction (My 2nd Build) **Pic Heavy** - Page 4

Epiphile · #31 (**permalink**) 04-30-2010, 09:36 AM

That's a great tip, Chris.

Josh · #32 (**permalink**) 04-30-2010, 01:52 PM

where can you get Methyl Hydrate?

Josh · #33 (**permalink**) 04-30-2010, 02:51 PM

Ok so i need some ideas on a background...Depending on how my waterfall turns out i may just have the whole background be a fake rock wall...but that might look odd seeing as how it would be 2 pieces and the waterfall would be sticking out..and the color would be different..*wouldnt be exactly like the waterfall* so scratch that...I do like the GS/silicone coco fiber..i did it on my first build..but i wanted to do something different..but i just cant think if anything....

Zoomed also sells these Forest tiles that actually look good..but then why would a waterfall be sticking out of a tree....its looking like GS is going to be the best bet..

any thoughts?

Epiphile · #34 (**permalink**) 04-30-2010, 04:39 PM

I just tried the Weldbond/peat/coir method, and it looks as though it's worked out well. I need to wait a little longer for it to dry completely to see if it will hold up to water, but I've been assured that it does. I don't know if I'd call it easier than GS/silicone- in some ways it is, and in others it's not.

Epiphile · #35 (**permalink**) 04-30-2010, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh

where can you get Methyl Hydrate?

Apparently hardware stores carry it.

Josh · #36 (**permalink**) 04-30-2010, 05:48 PM

whats this method you speak of? lol is there some pics of it here in the forums?

Epiphile · #37 (**permalink**) 04-30-2010, 05:57 PM

I think Lance put up a few build pictures at some point- he describes his recipe there as well.

chrisgerman1983 · #38 (**permalink**) 04-30-2010, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Epiphile

Apparently hardware stores carry it.

yup, in the paint section. it is great to have around anyway. cleans anything relitivly safely, as far as chemicals go. also if you get moisture in your gas tank you pour some of it in and it gets rid of the water

Josh · #39 (**permalink**) 05-02-2010, 12:49 AM

no pics for a few days...camera is still MIA..

--- but i just put on my 2nd coat of Mortar and cut out the river in my F/B i think i looks pretty good so far..ill have to post some pics soon...going to put on a thick coat of mortar and so some engraving on the tree and trunk..gonna carve in some bark and paint it...hopefully it looks good..

beckdg · #40 (**permalink**) 05-02-2010, 09:45 AM

before you paint run the water through your feature for a bit. you might have to build up a little here or there to keep the water running through your channel. if you do have to it'll be harder after you paint. before you paint you could just add some thick grout.