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Hey guys,
Working on a large figure kit, and I need to simulate the drip of a clear, thick goop from the tube in the figure's hand to the ground. I was thinking of using fishing line with knots tied in it, and stretching that from the hand to the ground. Then I would trickle clear epoxy down the fishing line to hide and thicken it, and give it a fluid look. What do you think of this plan? Is there another, better way? What say you? :)
--Chris
"Some say the alien didn't die in the crash. It survived and drank whiskey and played poker with the locals 'til the Texas Rangers caught wind of it and shot it dead."
Skip the epoxy. Use clear resin.
I know that Ken Hamilton has used 5 minute epoxy to make icicles, which is essentially an upside-down drip.
I have also played around with 5 min epoxy and I think it may be the way to go for your application. Just as the epoxy is setting you can draw it up and shape it with a toothpick, its like working with toffee. Let that dry and mix up a new batch and you can add details. Because you are using the same material it should all blend together seamlessly. Give it a shot, at worst you have wasted 15-30 mins.
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EasyMike Skip the epoxy. Use clear resin.
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I meant clear resin! LOL I tried a first layer of Envirotex, but it takes too long to cure. Then I switched to ModPodge, and that stuff has been curing in about an hour per layer, so I went with it. I have three layers on and we're looking good. Thanks guys!
Make it by stretching clear or white sprue. Paint as needed if needed.
Gerald "Hawkeye" Voigt
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"Its not the workbench that makes the model, it is the modeler at the workbench."
With a drip of glue or goop or other thick liquid...
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