How to model Waterfalls

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How to model a waterfall
After last week's weirs, waterfalls are nature's alternative. You can use similar techniques to the weirs but waterfalls are generally less structured so the water is more scattered.
Tools and Materials
All of these materials are commonly available in either a DIY store or art shop. Online shops will also carry them. The Amazon links are all items I have either bought or bought something similar for myself. Clicking on any links to Amazon will give me a small affiliate income which I use to produce more videos. Every little helps!
Waterfall base materials - I used garden stones but you can use plaster rocks instead
Acrylic paints - for the base and water. I used Tamiya brown (XF-72 amzn.to/2NixuHf) and olive green (XF-58 amzn.to/2MOlXCI) and Vallejo white (amzn.to/2Nop2qg)
Dark India Ink (amzn.to/2wt9fii) in Isopropyl Alcohol wash - 3 teaspoons of ink to 1 pint of alcohol (amzn.to/2BJh6OR)
Cling film (amzn.to/2wqM2xs)
Masking Tape (amzn.to/2MTMUVs)
Silicone adhesive (amzn.to/2Lrg35C) or silicon sealant (amzn.to/2o8D0RM) - preferably transparent but translucent will do
Cocktail sticks (amzn.to/2Lts0Yp)
Epoxy resin
Mixing cup and stirrer
Acrylic Gloss Medium (amzn.to/2MU9VYk)
Cotton Wool (amzn.to/2wpvt4P)
Thanks to Paul at EDM Models for the Magic Water.
Index
00:33 The Real World - prototype inspiration
01:01 Tools and Materials
02:49 The Method
27:08 Mini Kathys
28:51 Closing
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@juanmadecadiz74 Жыл бұрын

Mis felicitaciones Kathy como siempre genial.

@KathyMillatt Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@lovetolay 19 күн бұрын

Love this, ….off to buy some sealant now

@KathyMillatt 18 күн бұрын

Good luck!

@crimsonaterdaeus 8 жыл бұрын

Love the addition of background music to the time lapse stuff!

@KathyMillatt 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jordon! I'm hopefully improving a little each time.

@crimsonaterdaeus 8 жыл бұрын

I've been watching all of them, oldest to newest. It's been great.

@KathyMillatt 8 жыл бұрын

+Jordon West Thanks Jordon! I'm enjoying doing them but it's even better when people like them!

@crimsonaterdaeus 8 жыл бұрын

It's so useful to see someone break down all of this. I love water and want to do water but I do a lot of commissions. I don't get to just try random stuff and this is helping a ton. I'm doing an entire army right now and I think it will have a bunch of water on it. :)

@KathyMillatt 8 жыл бұрын

Jordon West Glad I can help. I think water puts people off as it can be so final and they are scared of making a mistake. It always looks awesome when it's done though. I'd love to see some photos when you are done.

@blueboy955i 8 жыл бұрын

Loved the video, the delivery was informative and concise.....however we would've appreciated some closer-up camera work so we could make out some of the details and understand the techniques used a lot better.

@KathyMillatt 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, thanks for the feedback. My later videos do have more close ups as I've listened to comments and I'm sure I'll cover waterfalls again at some point.

@jeffpierce147 7 жыл бұрын

Mark Burley

@richardwhited6543 7 жыл бұрын

To me it seemed like the long way around but they are absolutely fabulous!!! Thank you for sharing...

@KathyMillatt 7 жыл бұрын

+Richard Whited I do sometimes think, "that was a lot of layers"! Thanks for commenting.

@Velobetty 5 жыл бұрын

I'm really loving these videos and they're definitely giving me the confidence to try out the techniques myself.

@KathyMillatt 5 жыл бұрын

Great, that’s why I make the videos. I hope your modelling goes well.

@Velobetty 5 жыл бұрын

@@KathyMillatt Just wondered how you'd approach modelling a stubble field of a crop that's been cut?

@KathyMillatt 5 жыл бұрын

That’s a hard one and not something I e done. I’d probably use a short dead grass coloured static grass and put it on quite thinly.

@Velobetty 5 жыл бұрын

@@KathyMillatt That's a great idea, thank you!

@sh010272 7 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Particularly like the mini Kathys

@KathyMillatt 7 жыл бұрын

+Steven Hatton Thanks! They divide opinion but are fun to do.

@jaywhite5833 8 жыл бұрын

Great Video Kathy. Very educational and full of new ideas. Have you ever tried using non stick cooking matts? They work really well and there is no need for the plastic wrap. One less step to worry about and you can easily peel back the work from the matt. For the thicker areas, I just apply the silicone directly to the piece then use a small oil or clay pallet to work it into the areas I need covered. Very nice job.

@KathyMillatt 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I haven't tried mats but they sound like a great idea. Kathy

@JagdActor1 7 жыл бұрын

love it!

@KathyMillatt 7 жыл бұрын

+JagdActor1 Thanks!

@thetrainrev5483 7 жыл бұрын

Kathy Great video - thanks, so much! I notice that you did not try to strip/peel the silicone from the "cling film" but rather trimmed around the silicone waterfall(s) and applied them to the mountain. I'm experimenting doing the same but using waxed paper (a U.S. term). However, I just tried peeling off the silicone shapes after drying for several days, but to no avail. the wax paper is not releasing from the silicone. This makes the waterfall seem cloudy rather than clear throughout. Any advice? I'm willing to try a do-over but just am puzzled as to what went wrong. Thanks & Blessings

@KathyMillatt 7 жыл бұрын

Hi, that's why I use cling film, because it's clear and you don't need to peel off it. We use silicon sealant all the time to seal the edges of shiny tiles and plastic showers so I guess it's made to stick to even non-stick surfaces. I just don't fight that. I suspect it may be quicker to start again than get your waxed paper off. All I can think of is loads of water and rubbing until the paper element strips off.

@thetrainrev5483 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback, Kathy. You've convinced me to scrap the wax-paper waterfalls and try the cling wrap concept. I'll keep you posted! Blessings TheTrainRev

@SirScapa 6 жыл бұрын

WOW!

@KathyMillatt 6 жыл бұрын

+Ulf Jönsson Thanks!

@reynamora8725 6 жыл бұрын

What should i use epoxy or silicone to make realistic water for a project

@KathyMillatt 6 жыл бұрын

I use both but it depends on the project. Epoxy works best for bodies of water and silicone for moving water.

@stuartsmith809 7 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial Being in the uk what resin do you use? As I'm about to start a large water project

@KathyMillatt 7 жыл бұрын

+Stuart Smith I use Magic Water. Envirotex Lite is also good. I get both on Amazon but some hobby shops also sell them.

@qatsi4897 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, it looks very realistic. Though I personally would have washed the paint of the stones, especially those beneath te water, because of the eroding effect water has.

@KathyMillatt 6 жыл бұрын

+qatsimo Hi, I'm not quite sure what you mean. I was really trying to change the colour of the stones themselves. Would you expand a little please? Thanks.

@qatsi4897 6 жыл бұрын

Ah, after this I watched your video about River and stream beds and that showed basically what I ment. Nice rounded stones more or less in their own color. Doesn't matter much tho, its all in the artists perception and creativiness and your a true model artist. Keep it going, thanks for your vids.

@Zvox 6 жыл бұрын

Hey, if you put some PVA glue around the edges of your tape dam, it will seal it completely and you won't have to worry about any resin leakage.

@KathyMillatt 6 жыл бұрын

+Zvox Good tip. Even then, I’ve had the odd leak... I now spend a lot more time sealing!

@non-prolific135thscalemode7 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice tutorial! I watched another one in German and there viscose wool instead of cotton wool was used because there aren't any "knots" in it.

@KathyMillatt 6 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I’ve not heard of viscose wool but this cotton wool didn’t seem to have any knots.

@non-prolific135thscalemode7 6 жыл бұрын

I had to ask my girlfriend because I haven't heard of it either. She found it. Now I only need to start using it. :)

@shaggss 6 жыл бұрын

Great Video! ISO plastic cling wrap you could use baking paper for your silicon?

@KathyMillatt 6 жыл бұрын

Cling film is clear and I don’t peel the waterfall off. I haven’t tried baking paper but if the silicon doesn’t come away easily, you’ll be left with coloured bits in your water.

@ljbroadwood 6 жыл бұрын

Do you ever do a lot more before you take the final photo? Or only what you show us? :) your models are amazing! V inspiring! And love your personality! :)))

@KathyMillatt 6 жыл бұрын

I finish and take the photos. That’s the point of the video - to show how I get there. Glad you enjoy them!

@vikkiwilson5069 8 жыл бұрын

Nice work, Lovely to see another woman who doesn't mind joining the geezers. Could I suggest more close-up footage so we can see what you're doing a bit better?? best regards, V

@KathyMillatt 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Vikki. Thanks for watching. I love the hobby and wish more women would realise how much fun it is. I will try and do more close ups as it's a great point. Thanks Kathy

@vikkiwilson5069 8 жыл бұрын

I'll check out the next one Kathy - found you through Luke Towan's great tutorial site.

@KathyMillatt 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Vikki Luke's site is great isn't it. I love his work. Kathy

@paulturenne434 5 жыл бұрын

Oh my ,I`m going back 3 years,but soooooo much to see and learn from you.First off ,as the lady below mentioned, it is quite nice to see a woman doing these types of tutorial videos....a real breath of fresh air (and I like the English accent) Now then I plan on doing a bit of water effects on my expanded layout (most likely using Envirotex Lite ,readily available at my craft store and 50% off coupons make it a good choice) and was wondering if you were using Tamiya acrylic paint to tint your water product and if I could use Tamiya to tint Envirotex Lite ? Thankyou and please keep making these fine videos!! Oh oh ,I was watching another of your vids (Dec.2015) about your troubles with Envirotex Lite ,the browning and the bubbles etc.Do you figure it was the way you mixed the product that may have caused these troubles ?Thanyou.

@KathyMillatt 5 жыл бұрын

Paul. I’ve used Floquil enamejs and Vallejo acrylics in my resin and both were fine. There’s not a lot of paint needed, just a few drops.

@KathyMillatt 5 жыл бұрын

Mixing definitely made one area off colour and it didn’t set properly either there. Nothing a coat of acrylic gloss medium couldn’t fix.

@paulturenne434 5 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Kathy !

@ljbroadwood 6 жыл бұрын

The end...wow.

@KathyMillatt 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ljbroadwood 6 жыл бұрын

Kathy Millatt I love the mini Kathys so much! :’) they’re adorable!

@scopex2749 6 жыл бұрын

love the tutorials... but the HEAVY METAL scares the cat off my desk during the intervals! Could we have some 'peaceful river music' sometimes please LOL

@KathyMillatt 6 жыл бұрын

It’s hard to find decent copyright free music but I’ll try.

@tomatoes3 8 жыл бұрын

Kathy. Thank you for a splendid tutorial. Very professional, the narration is so clear and with out .........pauses, ums and ers. Up there in Luke's league. Only one minor thing for me, cut the music.☺ John .

@KathyMillatt 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, appreciate the feedback!

@Daniel-bd1rb 7 жыл бұрын

Peut on gagnier ça vie comme fabriquant de maquettes?

@AlexBaffo 7 жыл бұрын

hehe funny ends

@KathyMillatt 7 жыл бұрын

+Alex Baffo Thanks!

@mrkshply Жыл бұрын

Can you play with your sound? I have to turn my sound way up to hear you talk but whenever you have music it blows out my eardrums

@KathyMillatt Жыл бұрын

This is one of my earliest videos from years ago. Audio has been fixed for years.

@mrkshply Жыл бұрын

@@KathyMillatt oh sorry! I'm just now going through the catalogs. Your videos are great with amazing technique. Thank you for sharing your talent

@KathyMillatt Жыл бұрын

There’s so much I’ve learnt since then! 😁

@craigcotter7476 7 жыл бұрын

I fancy her.

@arch.samertaleb 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and contains great content, but this kind of works requires more footage of the model and less of you because most of the times when you speak about something, I want to see an example to better understand not a person talking. Plus the camera is a little bit far from the models

@KathyMillatt 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. This is one of the first videos I did several years ago. I wonder if you think the more recent videos are the same.

@arch.samertaleb 4 жыл бұрын

@@KathyMillatt you have greaat content I subscribed to your channel

@KathyMillatt 4 жыл бұрын

Samer Taleb thanks for the sub.