I was wondering if anyone here has used Vallejo's Water Effects

I see that they come in shades, such as North Atlantic, and South Pacific

Just curious

Ahoy, Chandler!


Vallejo Water Effects is an interesting product, mate, I've used it occasionally with good success...mainly the clear over a painted base, not the shaded varieties...they are very easy to work with, with a consistency of toothpaste.

The clear variation goes on solid white, but dries crystal clear, and the weight of the product allows the modeler to create some really convincing wave patterns quite easily...give it a go!

Cheers,
~Gunny

Worth the money? Saves time? Good start point for water newbies?

Yes, yes, and yes!

Depending on the size of your water base, a single jar goes along way, mate...I like to use the clear formula and depend on the color shades of the pre-applied paint shades on the base showing through the dried "water", and the results are striking...and you can then add any additional effects on the surface (foam, wakes, etc) with dry-brush technique...the consistency of the product allows for preforming any water effect that you wish to reproduce, including a convincing wake from a vessel steaming over the surface.

My best advice, as with all never before-used-products, get a jar and do some experiments on your own before you make the final base for that prized model that you wish to display on it, James...

Cheers,
~Gunny

Sold!

Thanks for the info, will give it a try on my next build. I think its time to get my ships a tad wet and this product looks like a good entry point into water-making techniques.

Maybe I wll document my use of the product in the Divine Waterline GB.

Thanks again, cheers