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Ive made a sea base for my RNLI Severn Class Lifeboat & I have used the following youtube video to make my sea base.

 

 

Using his toilet paper method has worked a treat, I have painted on the sea color & dry brushed on some white to bring the waves out.

 

But he used a wooden base to put the toilet paper on, where as I used 1 inch think foam mounted on thin wood for my base.

 

Its the glossing part that I have a question about.

 

He paints on a clear gloss layer, then a layer of what looks like PVA, the a couple of more layers of clear gloss. I will be using Revell Aquaclolor gloss, if I did gloss it.

 

Does it have to be glossed to make it more realistic?

 

Because i'm really happy with the result I have got.

 

Cheers,

 

Wayne.

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Without watching the video, I'd say do what he does. There must be a reason for it. Gloss sounds like it would add realism more than matt would. I will watch the video when I have time.

 

Rearguards,

Badder

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Having watched the video and now understanding what the method was, I have to say YES, ABSOLUTELY! Gloss is the only way to go!

Water is glossy after all.

 

Rearguards,

Badder.

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Ok,

 

After putting the first coat of Revell Aquacolor gloss, it has brought it out a little better.

 

So ive let it dry & I have now put the PVA coat on.

 

Im now going to give the PVA until Friday night to dry before I put another coat of gloss on.

 

*Fingers Crossed*

 

Cheers, 

 

Wayne.

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