hooknladderno1 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Hi Gang, I have long thought about adding water streams to one of my fire apparatus displays. I have viewed many videos on Youtube about modeling water, but have never seen anyone "shape" a stream of water as pumped through a fire hose or monitor. Here are a few photos of what I mean: Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotDaddy1963 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Hi David, I seem to remember this being covered in an ancient "Military Modeler" magazine. IIRC the basic technique was to use clear sprue shaped, stretched and bonded with heat. I may still have this issue lying around someplace. If I can find it, I'll scan and post it for you. I also remember seeing something along the lines of using clear gelatin like some model railroaders use in making scenery waterfalls etc. I've wanted to make a 1/25 scale bikini car-wash using some of these techniques Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 monofilament? remember fiber optic lamps from the 70s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Hi David, I seem to remember this being covered in an ancient "Military Modeler" magazine. IIRC the basic technique was to use clear sprue shaped, stretched and bonded with heat. I may still have this issue lying around someplace. If I can find it, I'll scan and post it for you. I also remember seeing something along the lines of using clear gelatin like some model railroaders use in making scenery waterfalls etc. I've wanted to make a 1/25 scale bikini car-wash using some of these techniques this was the first idea that popped into my head when i read the question .. i would say if you bend clear tubing in the right way and maybe take the clear bathroom sealant you can make like a more watery effect on the clear tubing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Youtube/ SCALERAMA / Blowing Elephant part 3 he's got a bunch of water making videos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotDaddy1963 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 SCALERAMA / Blowing Elephant WOW!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randx0 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 WOW!!! Thanks, now I'm stuck watching hundreds of how to make water videos . Joe I know it was your suggestion but it was the " WOW!!! " that caused me to seek it out . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 as long as everyone's happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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