We nearly have a mutiny with the restless crews in the U. Boat Pens, so best get to sea!
As you folks will know, there are millions of ways to model seas. To me most are long winded, difficult, complicated and expensive.
I prefer the simple 'What's in the shed' and as has been called on here recently 'The Hillbilly Approach' (Love it) Don't get me wrong, the results other people achieve are great, I just like my model making as straight forward and fun as I can make it.
The base is a 20 summat mm sheet of polystyrene from our local tip. the thickness will allow me to 'Bury' the boat without it popping out of the bottom of the base.
Dig the boat in as you wish.
Seal the base with PVA first, then if required, shape some waves. I use any powdered aggregate I happen to have. This one is a pale grey floor grout. Yes, I know it looks white.
Mix to a stiff-ish consistency and spread all over the base. I use a paint scraper. Then form your waves as you like. Your choice.
Pack ice!....
That's it, you have the basic wave shape. Next, start to add a bit of colour
Capt. Ahab (Well known whale splitter)