Best product to reproduce snow
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megroot
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In the past I used ordinary natriumbicarbonate (baking soda). After ten years it become's yellow.
Therefore I use now scenic snowflakes.
It gives a bright flake for realistic snow.
Marc
Therefore I use now scenic snowflakes.
It gives a bright flake for realistic snow.
Marc
theBaron
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I've used baking soda, too, without any discoloration, but I don't doubt those who say they have had it turn yellow. I suspect it has to do with the particular product, and whether there are any additives in the powder. I use Arm & Hammer baking soda, which is generally available here in the US.
Many diorama builders use microballoons or microspheres, tiny bubbles of glass, such as these:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cmpages/bubbles.php
They give the look of freshly-fallen snow, with the way they reflect light.
That link should not be construed as an endorsement of that particular product; it's simply to illustrate my description. You can probably find something similar closer to home.
Hope that helps, prosit!
Brad
Many diorama builders use microballoons or microspheres, tiny bubbles of glass, such as these:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cmpages/bubbles.php
They give the look of freshly-fallen snow, with the way they reflect light.
That link should not be construed as an endorsement of that particular product; it's simply to illustrate my description. You can probably find something similar closer to home.
Hope that helps, prosit!
Brad
megroot
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kagemusha
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ghamilt1
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Green Stuff World has a product called "snow flock" I have used to quite good effect. You might give that a try here:
http://www.greenstuffworld.com/en/35-model-snow
http://www.greenstuffworld.com/en/35-model-snow
Check out precision snow and ice. There stuff is top notch. Great vids and pics on the website too. www.precisioniceandsnow.com
Tony Dawe
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Cream of Tartar - best snow product I’ve used.
polyphemus
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These are a series of comparative videos on winter effects. The presenter is known mainly for railway/railroad modelling and some of the products might be more suitable for smaller scales but I hope these might help;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO7clLN0Cgk
Geoff
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO7clLN0Cgk
Geoff
harrytheheid
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These kind of threads are always subjective, but having tried almost every method known to man in my efforts to recreate realistic winter effects, I'd say that Precision Ice & Snow products are definitely the best that I've found - and I probably wouldn't use anything else nowadays.
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sofron2002
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Hello, so far I have used baking soda and it still looks ok. Is there a trick to prevent it from becoming yellowish; Anf it becomes is there a way/technique to restore it/cover it?
cheers
cheers
theBaron
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That change in color is a result of the chemical reaction of the sodium bicarbonate and moisture in the air, over time. I know of no way to bleach it back out again. You might be able to use a spray sealer, like DullCote or some other clear lacquer, but that's probably not 100% sure to prevent the reaction.
I've used it, too, and haven't had it turn color, but in the future, I'm going to use diorama and scenic products made specifically for this application.
Sorry that I can't be more helpful.
Prost!
Brad
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Thank you very much Brad. That was helpful enough.
Dave J
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I used the three AK Products for Snow and was happy with the results. Never attempted anything with Snow prior...
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