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I've never used Woodland Scenic's Realistic Water, so I'm not sure exactly how to get a proper underpainting on it. I'm going for a murky, swamp water type of water. The problem is that this stuff dries clear allowing you to see the painted bottom very easily. Can the liquid in the bottle be tinted ...

Shinnentai, that sounds like a great experiment on the dryfoam. I'm hoping that it works. In the meantime, I'm still trying to figure out how to seal mine before painting. I might make a trip to Home Depot after lunch and look around for some things to use. Let me know how that next attempt goes ple...

An experiment huh? I can't wait to hear the results of this!

For my dio, I'm shaping some dryfoam (the green stuff used for floral arrangements) into large granite bricks for stairs and ruins. I know you can't spray regular styrofoam since it'll dissolve, but how about the dryfoam? Is it necessary to coat it with an acrylic before spraying it as well? I know ...

What is the best type of glue to use for vinyl kits? It's been so long since I've built one that I don't remember what I used on my last one. Also, for a jungle ruins diorama, where can I find some jungle/forest vegetation? I've been looking for a supplies site, but no luck yet. Thanks for the help....