Ahead of making a river scene on my layout, I decided to experiment on a bit of foam board. It has made me realise the Matt black is too dark for deeper water but I've noticed in many place the Woodlands scenic water has not dried clear. I was careful to keep any pour to max of 3mm deep so not sure what problem is.
For small areas I used a pipette and they seem cloudy.
For the large pool, I poured it and it seems clear. Perhaps avoid the pipette?
Any ideas gratefully received.
I have exactly the same problem at the moment! I understand (I hope, all digits crossed!) that it will clear in time, according to what I've found online. The only fly in the ointment is the time it may take. I fear it may take weeks which is not good news as I am taking the layout to Model Rail Scotland at the end of the month.
Don't be tempted to try to hurry it along by applying heat. I left an anglepoise lamp (with my one remaining tungsten filament bulb fitted back in it). It made the Realistic Water even more milky white in patches. It appears to have condensed the cloudiness into more concentrated areas. It is starting to fade again.
My Realistic Water is rather old and I'm wondering if it has absorbed moisture over time in the bottle that may make it worse.
Thanks Graeme
I hope your water clears ahead of Scotrail! I thought it dried clear within 24 hours but clearly more patience is required.
At least I can learn on this test board before attempting to pour water on the layout.