I posted this in the Inspection Pit and got no replies, anyone here have an answer. TIA Will EZ Water from Woodland Scenics work on foam. I know I have read about this somewhere but I am presently brain dead. Had the chainsaw out for about two hours today and it is supposed to be May but felt like November. Brrrrrrr. My daughters gave me some secenery stuff for my birthday and would like to try and use it to keep em buyin me train stuff like good girls should do for thier dads. And Fathers day is just around the corner.
I will be quoting directly from the Woodland Scenics Scenery Manual (1994) p 91. And I quote: "Woodland Secnecs E-Z Water also models water areas...... It is probably easier to wait until the complete ground cover landscaping is in place before adding E-Z Water to the layout....Be sure the bottom of these areas is level. E-Z Water will be heated to a high temperature before pouring. Therefore, do not pour it directly onto cellular Styrofoam or any other material which will melt. Before pouring E-Z Water, the area underneath must be sealed to help prevent air bubbles from rising into the water. To do this, point on a thick layer of Flex Paste wherever you plan to pour the E-Z Water and let it dry. Be sure to seal all cracks and holes. E-Z Water will set quickly enough that a small hole will not allow it to leak out. However, small cracks or holes will permit air bubbles to rise into the E-Z Water."
I would not melt E-Z water and pour it because that's the biggest source for air bubbles. I pour the cold pellets right out of the package and use a hot air gun to melt them in place. Use a piece of plywood to protect the environment from the hot air. This works fine. But still, don't use E-Z water on any kind of foam. Cover the foam with at leas 1/2" of plaster or something similar. A thin coat will crack because the foam melts underneath. Been there done that.....
