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Water

Tips and techniques to making rivers, streams, lakes, harbours, docks and seas on your model railway or diorama.

How to make a frozen lake model or diorama

model frozen lake scene
Want to make a believable Winter frozen lake scene for your model train layout or diorama? Don't get cold feet, here's how to model that frozen ice look. [...]

Making miniature muddy swamp water bases

how to make wargame miniature swamp base with water effect
Here's a quick tutorial and guide to making muddy swamp water-themed miniature bases. [...]

The cheapest way to make water for your models

model railway water
What is the cheapest way to make a beautiful river, pond, lake or sea for your models? You might be surprised. [...]

Cry me a river – layout update

making rivers model making
It's been a while since my last update on the layout so a quick progress report. [...]

How to model water on your railway

How to model waves on a model railway
Rivers, streams, lakes and seas are something every model railway builder wants but notoriously difficult to get right. Until now. [...]

Making a model river in 5 easy steps

making rivers model making
Water is a key feature of our environment so it should naturally be a key feature on your model railway or diorama but creating a credible water look is [...]