funkguerilla Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I got it all up in my brain today to do some customizing (you know, like you do) and this is what I got so far: It's my stab at a fairly in-scale Supreme Intelligence and so far I'm really digging it. But creating the figure was the easy part, it's the presentation that I need some advice on. What do you think I should use for the water (or water like substance) in his vat? I figure for the vat itself, I'd use a small votive with some 'hi-tech' dressing to make it appear less votive-y and more kree-like. So far I've considered actually putting him in water (but I'm concerned that he'd crumble after too long), putting a gel (the filmmaking kind, not the 'in the hair' kind) on the inside of the vat to look more watery without the potential damage (but I don't know if that would look right), or getting some window paint and coating the inside of the vat with it to create the same look but more streaky. And so, I'm stuck about what the solution should be. Can any of you give me an insight on what might be the best way to go or give me a better solution? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniFiend UK Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I do remeber one of the custom comps here someone used I think it was the gel used for flower arranging I think it was and that gave a great effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyd Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Are you referring to this guy? Yeah, I used a fake-water gel to mimic the liquid in the container. I have no idea how well it's help up over the years, though. If I was going to do something like that again, I'd use a fake water that model railroaders use in their displays - something like Magic Water or Realistic Water. If you can, I'd visit a local hobby shop, explain what you're trying to do and see if they could recommend something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BannersID Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 the water gel was the very same thing I would suggest. If you want something more solid they make 2 part clear epoxy but I think it would be pretty cost prohibitive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniFiend UK Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 yep that was the custom I was remembering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkguerilla Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 that's awesome guys. Thanks. I'll keep you posted to the progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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