Wadmalaw River SC 3D model

PRINT YOUR OWN Scaled 3D bathymetric model of the WADMALAW RIVER, (Kiawah Island, Bohicket Creek / Rockville / North Edisto / Seabrook area).
based on NOAA bathymetry (DEM) data.

Finishing the model:
The best look for elevation models is metallic silver. I coat models with ceramcoat, or you can use any wood plastic paint prep material that infills porosity. Then spray paint with Rustoleum Silver Metallic, which gives a nice luster and depth to ridges and valleys in elevation models. I do not recommend a non-shiny paint or darker colors as the model will not display well. You can also infill with a thicker epoxy (not thing water type flower vase epoxy) , and use epoxy specific transparent dye drops to color the water blue. Silver paint and blue water looks good and accentuates the depth transitions. A near-white blue similiar to a pool bottom would also be nice.