{"id":10650,"date":"2018-08-31T19:55:57","date_gmt":"2018-08-31T19:55:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.brickbuilt.org\/?p=10650"},"modified":"2018-08-31T19:55:57","modified_gmt":"2018-08-31T19:55:57","slug":"snot-panel-water-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.brickbuilt.org\/?p=10650","title":{"rendered":"SNOT Panel Water Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here is a neat design that I’ve used in multiple creations in the past, including Balkr Fort<\/a>, Katoren Courtyard<\/a>, and Winter Serenity<\/a>.
\nI’ve always used trans light blue, though naturally other colors could be used easily. It gives a nice texture compared to just using studs up tiles, and also can allow you to stretch your tile collection if you want smooth water but have a limited tile collection.<\/p>\n

I start by setting up some studs up sections that will fit around the SNOT panels. You’ll notice that the plates below are black, this gives a good sense of depth under the water.<\/p>\n

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Here are a couple of panel combinations that fit nicely. Messing around with various windows and panels allows for a lot of interesting combinations.<\/p>\n

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Which then fit in like shown here.<\/p>\n

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This example was set in a winter landscape, so some trans clear plates make a good transition at the water edges.<\/p>\n

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A few trans clear tiles finish it off and sit flush with the trans light blue water.<\/p>\n

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We always appreciate hearing your feedback and suggestions for our tutorials, so leave a comment to let us know what you think.<\/p>\n

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Here is a neat design that I’ve used in multiple creations in the past, including Balkr Fort, Katoren Courtyard, and Winter Serenity. I’ve always used trans light blue, though naturally\u2026<\/p>\n

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