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\"\"<\/a>The echo of a buzzing engine reverberates off of the steep mountain slopes while a small plane begins a quick descent towards a small, sparkling wilderness lake below.  <\/span>A muffled thump and a splash announce the craft’s touchdown on the cold, crystal clear Alaskan waters.  The Puddle Jumper has arrived signaling another day’s adventure.  <\/span>Whether you are making a small puddle, a stream or a deep clear water lake, using a two-part urethane resin can be a useful option when creating water effects.  <\/span>In this article, we will see how to combine urethane resin along with some easily available water making products to make a clear water lake.<\/span><\/p>\n

Building and painting aircraft is a bit outside my usual zone.  Building and painting civilian aircraft, especially a seaplane is, really<\/em> outside my zone.  But, I gotta say I was pretty excited for the challenge.  Not only would the model subject be new and exciting, but creating a watery scene would certainly be a fun adventure.<\/p>\n

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come fly with me<\/h3>\n

The build starts with the Cessna, specifically, the interior of the is prepared and painted in a light tan tone using AMMO acrylic paints. <\/span> <\/b>The seats are given a quick wash using Africa Korps Wash; the lighter brown color works perfectly with the tan colored seats.  <\/span>AMMO Crystal Colors Green is used to tint the overhead and rear cabin windows.<\/span><\/p>\n