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                        Visible depths

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Visible depths
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 14, 2007 11:52 PM

                        I want to create a lakeshore with a underwater view. I want to show depth of the water on one side of the diorama. In other words, . . .I want the viewer to be able to see under the water from the front and, to an extent, the two sides. I am wondering what I can use to hold the "water" back while drying but than it can be removed after the water has dried without affecting the water's appearance on the sides and front. I know that I have to pour the "water" multiple times because I am looking for a depth of about 3 to 4 inches.

                        Thanks for the help!

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                        kcmat
                        • Member since
                          March 2007
                        • From: Kansas city
                        Posted by kcmat on Friday, June 15, 2007 4:16 AM
                        You could use some plxiglass or lexan on the sides. Could even leave them as part of the base if you wanted.
                        http://www.myspace.com/madmat77
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                        ruddratt
                        • Member since
                          February 2006
                        • From: Smithers, BC, Canada
                        Posted by ruddratt on Friday, June 15, 2007 7:07 PM

                         kcmat wrote:
                        You could use some plxiglass or lexan on the sides. Could even leave them as part of the base if you wanted.

                        That would probably be the best way. Unless you are able to keep all sides perfectly flat and smooth, the 'underwater' view from those vantage points would be severely distorted. It is doubtful that anything removable would leave you with such a surface. Think about an aquarium filled with water....the view from any of the 4 sides is much clearer than it is from the top.

                        Mike

                         "We have our own ammunition. It's filled with paint. When we fire it, it makes pretty pictures....scares the hell outta people."

                         

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                        Bgrigg
                        • Member since
                          May 2005
                        • From: Left forever
                        Posted by Bgrigg on Friday, June 15, 2007 8:25 PM

                        Here's a link to an incredible diorama showing even greater depth!

                        http://www.network54.com/Forum/110741/message/1181767057/Herr+Hauptman%27s+Champagne

                        So long folks!

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                        ruddratt
                        • Member since
                          February 2006
                        • From: Smithers, BC, Canada
                        Posted by ruddratt on Friday, June 15, 2007 9:36 PM
                        That is amazing!!! Shock [:O]

                        Mike

                         "We have our own ammunition. It's filled with paint. When we fire it, it makes pretty pictures....scares the hell outta people."

                         

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                        Tinker
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by Tinker on Friday, June 15, 2007 9:42 PM

                          

                                       Sign - Ditto [#ditto]

                        Yep, absolutely amazing AND incredible !!!!

                         

                         

                        " 'Polls' are surveys of uninformed people who think it's possible to get the answer wrong." ...Ann Coulter
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                        Brumbles
                        • Member since
                          October 2005
                        • From: Yuma, Arizona
                        Posted by Brumbles on Saturday, June 16, 2007 10:59 AM

                        That may be the single coolest diorama I've ever seen!  And so well executed.

                         

                        Think I'll take up macrame.

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                        Daywalker
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: South Central Wisconsin
                        Posted by Daywalker on Saturday, June 16, 2007 4:17 PM
                        Absolutely awe-inspiring.  Thanks for sharing!

                        Frank 

                         

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                        IanIsBored2000
                        • Member since
                          August 2006
                        • From: The Green "Mountains", Vermont
                        Posted by IanIsBored2000 on Saturday, June 16, 2007 4:35 PM
                        I agree, absolutely stunning.  Any Idea what kind of vehicle that is?  not the sunken ship.  And are any kits available for it?  Ive never seen it before.  If you know, feel free to PM me so we dont hijack this guys thread! Whistling [:-^]
                        "Scanlon: work your knobby hands on the table in front of you, constructing a make-beleive bomb to blow up a make-beleive world."
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                        Jafo
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: michigan
                        Posted by Jafo on Saturday, June 16, 2007 10:05 PM
                        fraking fantastic
                        Rap is to music as Etch-A-Sketch is to art.
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                        Kykeon
                        • Member since
                          September 2005
                        Posted by Kykeon on Monday, June 18, 2007 11:34 AM

                        PFFFFTTT!!!!! (sound of blowing coffee all over your monitor) Shock [:O]

                        The ultimate fusion of talent and imagination, an amazing work of art.

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