Realistic looking water

There is a liquid called realistic water from a company woodland scenics which you can purchase at a hobby shop or online. Here is a link:

http://www.woodlandscenics.com/

Follow it and look for the above mentioned product.

It is relatively easy to use. You just pour and wait for it to dry. It is best used in small amounts to make streams, lakes, etc...the key is your scenery preparation. Since the liquid will dry clear its underneath which matters. Prepare well and let dry.

There is also EZ water by woodland scenics but I wouldn't recommend it as it is difficult to use in every way.

The only con's about Realistic water is it is kind of expensive at about $15 for 16 onces.
I've seen it at hobby shows like at Greenberg's for $11...you'll have to shop around for a good price.

If you're just making shallow puddles you might also try Future. It's a liquid floor wax which dries clear when applied...It's not good for deeper water as it will haze over when applied too thickly.

Well,
hope this helps,
Take care,
Doug

i like to use monocoat ultra silocone (clear) for my modles it takes 24hrs to dry but it is super strong!

Here is another way I found once. I haven't tried it because the materials needed are kind of expensive but it looks great.

http://users.pandora.be/ronny.noben/website/index.htm

Good luck!

How abt use clay and then add thick coat of lacquer on top just to simulate the water surface? I bet is the simplest and fastest way...

I have used EZ water. It wasn't that difficult to use, but I didn't make waves, just a flat surface.
If you want waves etc. EZ water is more difficult to use, you need to heat and shape the plastic to create waves.