simulate bubbles

spaceagent-9 · #1 02-13-2012, 12:47 PM

i am building gary pilsworth's seaview model,
i have a mini flying sub and the props on the seaview that i am going to simply glue to a blue back drop,
i have green leds on the seaview.
but,
both the fs-1 and the seaview expell bubbles from thier jets when under water.
cotton is not what i want to do.
any ideas of something that would be penpoint sized bubbles maybe a smidgen bigger than a penpoint, that i could group together as a stream?
i have thought of glue drops, but that is a last resort due to how many i would need.
clear would be best.
white second best.
glued together salt doesnt look right.
hot glue with beads smeared all thru it looks good and a larger scale.
jim

**CMDRTED** · #2 02-13-2012, 03:10 PM

maybe experiment with that spray foam insulation, try and streak it, or mix up some fiberglass and whip it up so it does have those little bubbles. You can get the stuff translucent but I'm clueless of how to spread it out to dry. That stuff is easy to paint and dry brush to get water effects. Same with artist's acrylic gel, that drys clear

spaceagent-9 · #3 02-13-2012, 03:18 PM

thank you.
maybe i will pick styrofoam apart and hot glue it into a stream.

**wag** · #4 02-13-2012, 04:51 PM

Check out the craft store for some clear plastic beads. I think they come in sizes down to about 1/16". Or failing that, you might try "airsoft" pellets from the sporting good store.
Wayne

spaceagent-9 · #5 02-13-2012, 05:13 PM

i will try that i guess, i kind of wanted clear bubbles. 1/16th of an inch is good

**peter taft** · #6 02-13-2012, 06:54 PM

I built Gary's Seaview and a Flying Sub {can't remember the designer of that} Good Luck with yours, and have fun - Looking forward to seeing this !

spaceagent-9 · #7 02-13-2012, 07:12 PM

in alternate dimensions -my recent builds thread there are some pics right now of it.

**peter taft** · #8 02-13-2012, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spaceagent-9

in alternate dimensions -my recent builds thread there are some pics right now of it.

I like your work, and your ideas. I have attached some pictures of my builds - hope that's ok to do. The Sky 1 is also a Gary Pilsworth design - TB 4 {iJoy) - Flying Sub {can't remember Designer}

spaceagent-9 · #9 02-13-2012, 08:27 PM

skydiver........gary does great stuff eh?
i like your job too.
how the @##$^ did you get those strips to look smooth?
all that looks great.
im going to start the babylon 5 ships next.
what about you?

**sgoti** · #10 02-13-2012, 10:31 PM

Can you try small glass beads?

(Problem is, I have no clue off the top of my head where to find them.)