Best demonstration I have seen on the effect alcohol or detergent has on waters surface tension.A much needed demo for those who may not have been aware of this.
Your tutorials are awesome, perfect, no bullshit and straight to the point. Unlike most where the maker talks way too much unnecessary crap. Keep it up!
Ahh now I have found the reason you use the rubbing alcohol, so the wet glue absorbs into the foam. I have been using Varathane wood finish. It drys hard and clear and is very durable. My dioramas are not for RR scenery but for kids to play with, so durability matters a lot. Love all your tips and tricks!
The first time I've ever come across an actual definitive ratio of dish soap to water. Ever. Such a nice change from "a couple of drops of dish soap in some water"
Brilliant video for a complete novice like myself considering attempting a scenery diorama for the very first time. Too many videos assume we already know and understand the basics. This is exactly what I was looking for, as I didn't have the first idea!
Wow! It's amazing the difference it makes. I have yet to get my hands dirty with doing a layout. I've never understood the purpose of wetting the scenery first. This video really made it clear. Also, as someone who does a good amount of video editing myself, I love the quirky style of your videos. Really good production quality! Not something I'm used to with modeling tutorials. I look forward to more tutorials. They're all super helpful and confidence enriching
+fooshktoberfest Thanks so much for the really positive feedback, I glad you found the video helpful and hopefully it helps with the scenery once you start on your layout. I've go plenty more ideas and videos on the way :) Cheers Luke
sparky107107 Thanks mate, I too would recommend using isopropyl alcohol over wet water. Some places in Australia it can be difficult to get alcohol and it's way overpriced! But even so, I find it much easier to work with, wet water is just an alternative. Cheers Luke.
Luke - every time I watch one of your videos I learn more stuff! I've watched this one THREE times and STILL see new things. I don't know if I'm just a big dummy or you're really that good... hehehe! But thanks again for the education, Professor SPGhost
Just watched your other videos...they really cool! I think I know what to get you for Christmas now ;-) EXCITING!! Looking forward to our next hobby shopping trip...don't forget to take me so we can share the moment and brainstorm together! Love you!
Hey Luke, I subscribed to your channel recently and am enjoying your content immensely. Your videos are extremely well done and highly informative! Keep up the outstanding work and I'll keep watching and hopefully learning. Best regards from Canada, Frank
I'm totally amazed. I should have known this technique much earlier, finally there is a solution to my problem.😱😂 What kind of glue does it work with? Can you also use wood glue (ponal)?🤔
***** thanks mate, I've been getting quite a bit of feedback about what's the best ratio of detergent to use? From my experiments too little is presents just as many problems as having too much! I got this particular ratio from a Model Railroader publication, Dave Frary suggests this ratio. Although my ratio is a cats whisker less, but close enough to be the same. I know you didn't ask about that... but, if someone else reads these comments I guess they might find their answer here? lol, cheers Luke.
Good video. I found this problem when i was ballasting my layout. Although i found applying the glue on the baseboard next to the ballast, the glue would be soaked up.
xrayracer1 Thanks mate, you do bring up a good point, the glue will eventually soak in. I've found nothing works better than isopropyl alcohol though. Cheers Luke.
I am making modular terrain tiles for age of sigmar and d&d, does this techique also work on interlocking foam floor tiles? Because i plan to make alot of them.
Hey love your videos! I am trying to glue gravel to a slope in a aquarium, was wondering if this is the way to do it also? Or do you have any other alternative for sticking gravel to a slope
Hi! How do you make sure that the glue does not creep into the mechanics of turnouts when ballasting? I have tried to be very cautious with the amount of wet water and glue, but my turnouts keep jamming because the glue goes everywhere...
Didn't really understand what the purpose of wet water was 'til I started experiencing the glue beading you show in this video. Very helpful tutorial! Btw, what editor do you use? And what microphone(s)? Stunning production quality especially for such a small hobby, I'm used to clicking a video and getting shaky cell phone footage in someone guy's basement haha
Hello, I see this wet water als used for fixing bedding to rails. How is the reaction of the rails to the wet water? doesn't it rust? Regards Benno. p.s. you make perfect instruction video's
+Benno Vergeer Hi Benno, thanks for the question and positive feedback, yes this can be used to fix the ballast to the track. Isopropyl Alcohol works better but this will also do a good job. Cheers Luke.
Cool video and tech Luke. I have always wondered when you use the glue and alcohol like this does it make the landscaping material hard like a shell instead of looking like natural grass, dirt, etc?
yeah it becomes quite hard, having the scenery glued down and solid makes it much easier to clean and remove dust also it tends to last a lot longer if people touch the model.
Have you tried using this pre-wash detergent that you are supposed to apply on the stains to help washing? This is typically working by reducing surface tension and helping water to wet the fabric. So it should be a good candidate for wet water.
+chris dav it is pretty solid, it will stand up to light rubbing but it's definitely not like sandpaper. If you rub your hand over it enough the grass will rub off. The grass foam is ok looking but for a much more realistic look you are better of using static grass. Cheers Luke.
No, wet water is a substitute for alcohol. I use alcohol because it works a lot better than wet water however if you can't get the alcohol then wet water is the next best option.
Brilliant thanks, I started directly with the alcohol because I had a big bottle of it in storage from using to thin my airbrush paint. I was wondering actually if I could even do away with the drop of washing up liquid in my modge podge scenic glue spray mix, because the alcohol is probably doing the job but decided to leave it in :)
Hi! How are you? I'm from Brazil and I'm watching your videos. I watch your videos to learn how to make diorama. I do not know how to speak English and it gets difficult. In the video "formula for making wet water" you mix water and another product. I tried to identify and could not. What product would this be and what is the purpose of the mix? Thank you for your attention
Pedro ele usar: Agua e detergente de lavar pratos. Os detergentes em outros paizes (Europa, USA e no caso do Luke a Australia) sao super concentrados, entao ai no Brazil, minha sugestion, vc poder usar 2% (para um litro de agua usar 20 ml de detergente). Espero funciona. Abcs.
why do none of the models i see never have any actual water running. Im currently making a running river model but it looks like im the only one who is trying it because there isnt any videos on it
So, the wet water is a ration of 100 parts water to 1 part soap. But what is the ratio for the glue? There's no way that's standard PVA glue in you eye dropper.. how much water did you add to it? I watched the video twice.. did I miss it?
Tim Schmidt Thanks for the comment Tim, I don't talk about the glue in the video, I do briefly mention it in my realistic scenery video, but its basically a mix of Mod Podge, water and dishwashing liquid. 1 part Mod Podge, 3 parts water and a few drops of detergent (Very little detergent is needed). Hope that clears it up for you. Cheers Luke.
I'm surprised anyone would use isopropyl as a wetting agent----- it evaporates faster than water, after which, it is no longer 'wet', defeating the whole point. Soapy water, OTOH, will dry SLOWER than even plain water, which is what you want. I love your vids, but the alcohol thing is a bit baffling to me because of the point I mentioned.
Great Video! I don't mean to be critical, but, Dishwashing Liquid is Detergent, Not Soap (or even Liquid Soap); as is Laundry Liquid. Soaps are made with biodegradable ingredients such as oils, lye and fats. Detergents are made with synthetic chemicals, such as surfactants, optical brighteners and perfumes. ps .. You're actually Making The Water Wetter, not Making Wet Water. Soap/s alone will not make Water Wetter. For example, if you need to make Water (containing Laundry Detergent) Wetter, you need to add a Detergent Booster.
Damn paesents indulge themselves with their dry water meanwhile I only take the finest of waters... that of course being the wet ones. (Sorry, I had to 😂😂😂)
Pat Veillette Thanks Pat, in the video I actually compare wet water to alcohol, and yes you are correct, alcohol works a lot better however, depending on where you live, it can be difficult to obtain isopropyl alcohol or even rubbing alcohol. Cheers Luke.
Finally someone renders a clear explanation on how to prepare wet water and why use I. Thank you so much
No worries mate, it's simple but sometimes it good to see it in action
Cheers
Luke
Best demonstration I have seen on the effect alcohol or detergent has on waters surface tension.A much needed demo for those who may not have been aware of this.
Your tutorials are awesome, perfect, no bullshit and straight to the point. Unlike most where the maker talks way too much unnecessary crap.
Keep it up!
+Tyler H lol, thanks mate, I try to make them informative without to much random chatter!
Cheers
Luke.
Ahh now I have found the reason you use the rubbing alcohol, so the wet glue absorbs into the foam. I have been using Varathane wood finish. It drys hard and clear and is very durable. My dioramas are not for RR scenery but for kids to play with, so durability matters a lot. Love all your tips and tricks!
The first time I've ever come across an actual definitive ratio of dish soap to water. Ever. Such a nice change from "a couple of drops of dish soap in some water"
Brilliant video for a complete novice like myself considering attempting a scenery diorama for the very first time. Too many videos assume we already know and understand the basics. This is exactly what I was looking for, as I didn't have the first idea!
Thanks Luke, Cant add more than said already, clear explanation to the point, clear english (no heavy incomprehensible accent) well done, mate!
Hello from 2024! The intro with the matchstick lighting the fake paper was so sneaky and SO well done! Gagged me fr
Wow! It's amazing the difference it makes. I have yet to get my hands dirty with doing a layout. I've never understood the purpose of wetting the scenery first. This video really made it clear. Also, as someone who does a good amount of video editing myself, I love the quirky style of your videos. Really good production quality! Not something I'm used to with modeling tutorials. I look forward to more tutorials. They're all super helpful and confidence enriching
+fooshktoberfest Thanks so much for the really positive feedback, I glad you found the video helpful and hopefully it helps with the scenery once you start on your layout. I've go plenty more ideas and videos on the way :)
Cheers
Luke
Thank you. Perfect video, 10/10
Short, to the point. Love it.
+Jimi Killz Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it :)
Great tutorial - clear and really helpful for those of us just getting into this aspect of modelling
Great explanation Luke. Thanks for taking the time to share this.
Just discovered your channel, your tutorials are outstanding! Thank you!
Thank You, I shall use your advice for all my diorama making and woodland scenic rock molds.
A great explanation with simple demo, as to the benefits of wetting first. Thank you.👏
Thanks for a great video with proper explanation for "why" you do what you do.
Thanks again for all the great comments Rusty :)
Nice, I was wondering why everybody was using that stuff, Thanks for the tutorial, Great information!
good video for the new modelers , I didn't know this till I saw a video , so thanks for helping , I use 70 percent rubbing alcohol
sparky107107 Thanks mate, I too would recommend using isopropyl alcohol over wet water. Some places in Australia it can be difficult to get alcohol and it's way overpriced! But even so, I find it much easier to work with, wet water is just an alternative.
Cheers
Luke.
even without soul you are amazing. Now I really want to start making my own little forest.
wow thanks mate :) Good luck making the forest, I'm sure it will look awesome :)
Thank you for making this video. I've just started making terrain for wargames and was struggling getting small rocks to stick.
Wet water.
So much better than that pesky dry water!
lol, like a dry whiskey :)
Water isn't wet, water makes things wet.
@@Mushnp fire isint hot, fire makes things hot.
Luke - every time I watch one of your videos I learn more stuff! I've watched this one THREE times and STILL see new things. I don't know if I'm just a big dummy or you're really that good... hehehe! But thanks again for the education, Professor SPGhost
Just watched your other videos...they really cool! I think I know what to get you for Christmas now ;-) EXCITING!! Looking forward to our next hobby shopping trip...don't forget to take me so we can share the moment and brainstorm together! Love you!
Anna Meresi Towan is it washing detergent for Christmas..... yay! lol, I'll love whatever you get me!
love you too.
Hey Luke, I subscribed to your channel recently and am enjoying your content immensely. Your videos are extremely well done and highly informative! Keep up the outstanding work and I'll keep watching and hopefully learning.
Best regards from Canada,
Frank
dexterdog62 Cheers Frank, I'm glad you're finding my videos helpful.
Cheers
Luke.
Another great tip and how to on great stuff.
Peter CPRail8748 Thanks Peter, always good to get great feedback.
Cheers
Luke.
Thank you for the great tip. Love your video's and of course the original intro's.
Multiscan0001 lol, thanks mate, that's the part I enjoy making the most!
Cheers
Luke.
Multiscan0001
So you can use wet water or Isopropyl alcohol? Do they do the same thing?
Thats really helpful. Thank you. I subbed.
Cool video babe! I find the paper burning funny!
Anna Meresi Towan Thanks Gorgeous, I have no idea why I though about burning the paper! Just one of those crazy ideas running through my mind!
Awesome video it helped a lot. I'm doing a diorama for social studies class, but the sand kept rubbing off, so I will try the wet water now.
Hi Rory, how did the wet water work? 😊
I'm totally amazed. I should have known this technique much earlier, finally there is a solution to my problem.😱😂 What kind of glue does it work with? Can you also use wood glue (ponal)?🤔
so the wet water is as good as using rubbing alcohol
hombre lo felicito por esa inventiva me gustan mucho los dioramas estoy intentando hacer uno con la calidad que lo hace saludos desde Colombia
Good old wet water always cheers Robert
***** thanks mate, I've been getting quite a bit of feedback about what's the best ratio of detergent to use? From my experiments too little is presents just as many problems as having too much! I got this particular ratio from a Model Railroader publication, Dave Frary suggests this ratio. Although my ratio is a cats whisker less, but close enough to be the same.
I know you didn't ask about that... but, if someone else reads these comments I guess they might find their answer here?
lol, cheers
Luke.
Your tutorials are super! I am your fan! But I do not understand why the soap is added to water?
@Writer B.L. Alley thank's
Good video. I found this problem when i was ballasting my layout. Although i found applying the glue on the baseboard next to the ballast, the glue would be soaked up.
xrayracer1 Thanks mate, you do bring up a good point, the glue will eventually soak in. I've found nothing works better than isopropyl alcohol though.
Cheers
Luke.
I am making modular terrain tiles for age of sigmar and d&d, does this techique also work on interlocking foam floor tiles? Because i plan to make alot of them.
Hey nice video, how long of a shelf life does a container of wet wash have?
Hey love your videos!
I am trying to glue gravel to a slope in a aquarium, was wondering if this is the way to do it also?
Or do you have any other alternative for sticking gravel to a slope
Nice and very usefull. Can you show us at the end of video, few seconds, the items you are using?
Great update. I like your videos.
waltworld Thanks mate, I appreciate your encouragement.
great video its going to help me a lot
Wetting is important. Good vid.
Rob McCrain Thanks Rob, you got that right, although I do find alcohol does a much better job.
Cheers
Luke.
Awesome thanks for the tip.
Hi! How do you make sure that the glue does not creep into the mechanics of turnouts when ballasting? I have tried to be very cautious with the amount of wet water and glue, but my turnouts keep jamming because the glue goes everywhere...
Didn't really understand what the purpose of wet water was 'til I started experiencing the glue beading you show in this video. Very helpful tutorial! Btw, what editor do you use? And what microphone(s)? Stunning production quality especially for such a small hobby, I'm used to clicking a video and getting shaky cell phone footage in someone guy's basement haha
Hello,
I see this wet water als used for fixing bedding to rails. How is the reaction of the rails to the wet water?
doesn't it rust?
Regards Benno.
p.s. you make perfect instruction video's
+Benno Vergeer Hi Benno, thanks for the question and positive feedback, yes this can be used to fix the ballast to the track. Isopropyl Alcohol works better but this will also do a good job.
Cheers
Luke.
Cool video and tech Luke. I have always wondered when you use the glue and alcohol like this does it make the landscaping material hard like a shell instead of looking like natural grass, dirt, etc?
yeah it becomes quite hard, having the scenery glued down and solid makes it much easier to clean and remove dust also it tends to last a lot longer if people touch the model.
Depending on how much glue you use, it can be quite hard, but still look floofy.
Very informative.. Thanks for sharing..
***** No worries, happy to help.
Cheers
Luke.
So which is better? Wet water or alcohol? You dont specify.
Which type of flock is used for the test? I like that color
How about on trees what are u using to hold the foliage on trees..please help..thank u
Have you tried using this pre-wash detergent that you are supposed to apply on the stains to help washing? This is typically working by reducing surface tension and helping water to wet the fabric. So it should be a good candidate for wet water.
Sounds like it would work just great :)
When the wet water , and glue harden does the grass have a sand paper like feel and look, or does it dry looking like real grass?
+chris dav it is pretty solid, it will stand up to light rubbing but it's definitely not like sandpaper. If you rub your hand over it enough the grass will rub off. The grass foam is ok looking but for a much more realistic look you are better of using static grass.
Cheers
Luke.
But... but...
haven't you switched to isopropyl as a "wetting agent" in your more recent videos?
Hello, spraying before common (medicinal) alcohol also works.
Very helpful thanks
What's the difference between this and ISO alcohol ? Which is better?
They both do the same thing but isopropyl alcohol works much better if you can afford it... It can be a little expensive 😊
I Like your videos i subed and likeed you make awsome content. My name is Luke to :) :)
Luke Hajek great Luke's think alike! Thanks mate, I appreciate the subscription.
Cheers
Luke.
Do you need wet water if you go for the alcohol mist then scenic glue method?
No, wet water is a substitute for alcohol. I use alcohol because it works a lot better than wet water however if you can't get the alcohol then wet water is the next best option.
Brilliant thanks, I started directly with the alcohol because I had a big bottle of it in storage from using to thin my airbrush paint. I was wondering actually if I could even do away with the drop of washing up liquid in my modge podge scenic glue spray mix, because the alcohol is probably doing the job but decided to leave it in :)
Nice video....
upsd402 Thanks mate.
Splendid
Hi!
How are you?
I'm from Brazil and I'm watching your videos.
I watch your videos to learn how to make diorama. I do not know how to speak English and it gets difficult.
In the video "formula for making wet water" you mix water and another product. I tried to identify and could not. What product would this be and what is the purpose of the mix?
Thank you for your attention
Pedro ele usar: Agua e detergente de lavar pratos. Os detergentes em outros paizes (Europa, USA e no caso do Luke a Australia) sao super concentrados, entao ai no Brazil, minha sugestion, vc poder usar 2% (para um litro de agua usar 20 ml de detergente). Espero funciona. Abcs.
@@markbiolchini1 Thank you. The purpose of mixing dishwashing detergent with water is to glue. Right?
@@pedroluciano5611 Hi Again Pedro, Nao... este mistura é para preparar o terreno antes de aplicar cola, como fosse um primer. M.
@@markbiolchini1 Thank you very much.
what is that foam you are using as base :/
Does the measurement needs to be exact/ accurate,
question to anyone with experience, Wet Water or Iso Alcohol? Any benefits from one to another?
why do none of the models i see never have any actual water running. Im currently making a running river model but it looks like im the only one who is trying it because there isnt any videos on it
Fuckin' wet.... water........WET.........WATER........
yhea but dry water exist!
Wet water. How innovative.
HAHA i slowed down the video to see the glue bead roll
So, the wet water is a ration of 100 parts water to 1 part soap. But what is the ratio for the glue? There's no way that's standard PVA glue in you eye dropper.. how much water did you add to it? I watched the video twice.. did I miss it?
Tim Schmidt Thanks for the comment Tim, I don't talk about the glue in the video, I do briefly mention it in my realistic scenery video, but its basically a mix of Mod Podge, water and dishwashing liquid. 1 part Mod Podge, 3 parts water and a few drops of detergent (Very little detergent is needed). Hope that clears it up for you.
Cheers
Luke.
Can you show how to make water with glue
I'm surprised anyone would use isopropyl as a wetting agent----- it evaporates faster than water, after which, it is no longer 'wet', defeating the whole point. Soapy water, OTOH, will dry SLOWER than even plain water, which is what you want. I love your vids, but the alcohol thing is a bit baffling to me because of the point I mentioned.
Why don't you just put sand over the glue? I'm newbie
Great Video!
I don't mean to be critical, but, Dishwashing Liquid is Detergent, Not Soap (or even Liquid Soap); as is Laundry Liquid. Soaps are made with biodegradable ingredients such as oils, lye and fats. Detergents are made with synthetic chemicals, such as surfactants, optical brighteners and perfumes.
ps .. You're actually Making The Water Wetter, not Making Wet Water. Soap/s alone will not make Water Wetter. For example, if you need to make Water (containing Laundry Detergent) Wetter, you need to add a Detergent Booster.
But Luke, you never covered why "Wet Water" is better than just water.
Damn paesents indulge themselves with their dry water meanwhile I only take the finest of waters... that of course being the wet ones.
(Sorry, I had to 😂😂😂)
Water is already wet
Ich wünschte, ich würde solche Dosen in Deutschland finden. Hier scheint es nur weiße zu geben.
Bruh water is wet
Alcool work a lot better you should try
Pat Veillette Thanks Pat, in the video I actually compare wet water to alcohol, and yes you are correct, alcohol works a lot better however, depending on where you live, it can be difficult to obtain isopropyl alcohol or even rubbing alcohol.
Cheers
Luke.
WATER ISNOT WET TRIGGERED SMH EUS SUEBSUSBEIAMS
German?😭😬
Haha ich hab das gleiche Problem 🙋🏻♀️😂 man kann dann immer raten welches Produkt es in Deutschland ist oder was genau man machen muss