thinking about engine swap diorama

[mnwildpunk]

As stated above I'm thinking of doing a 1/25 engine swap. I was wondering how I could make I couple oil containers look like they are full of used oil/antifreeze?

[disabled modeler]

Cool idea Dave...I have no idea how to do that with a scale jug other than to maybe do a light wash on the part of the jug to where it would be part full???

[mnwildpunk]

Anybody know what model railroaders use when they want to simulate standing water or rivers and lakes? I am looking for something like corn syrup without the sticky mess lol.

[421gto]

never tried but maybe a 2 part resin with clothing dye or food colouring would work ? Not sure if it would work for large pieces but might for a part/filled container

[Foxer]

Anybody know what model railroaders use when they want to simulate standing water or rivers and lakes? I am looking for something like corn syrup without the sticky mess lol.

Look at Woodland Scenics products for the standing water. They have become the standard for Railroaders, but there are many other water products out there also. Any good hobby shop should carry it.

[Ace-Garageguy]

White glue makes a good looking 'standing liquid'. Dries clear and shiny, and a little food coloring will change its color to look like oil or antifreeze. I used to use it for model RR work in the dim recesses of time...before everything was pre-packaged. The drawback to using it is that it shrinks as it dries and you may have to use several applications to get the depth you want.

A catalyzed clear product, like 5-min. epoxy, won't shrink.

[mnwildpunk]

A friend suggested I make a diorama of the elko engine swap in the year one parking lot like in that episode of roadkill

[vypurr59]

Zinc chromate mixed with green, makes for a convincing color for anti freeze. I use approximately 2 drops of zinc chromate to 1 drop of green. I have purchased clear resin from the craft store, mixed in some acrylic paint (blue) and poured like a pond, then airbrushed color on it of differant shades of blues and greens.

Edited January 10, 2014 by vypurr59