fizzlefiffer Posted April 8, 2004 Share Posted April 8, 2004 What do you guys usually do to 'spruce' up the bases instead of keepin them the flat black or w/e they are? I have some painted ones, and I ended up just covering the base w/ a dark green color, but it still looks kind of bland .. so what kind of things do you guys usually do ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whizard Hlavaz Posted April 8, 2004 Share Posted April 8, 2004 Basing is an entire artform onto itself to my mind. There are loads of options. I suggest you look around the internet at various sites, find a base you want to make, and come back and ask how. More direct questions generally elicit more thorough responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchantra Posted April 8, 2004 Share Posted April 8, 2004 Try painting and drybrushing your base and then adding static grass flocking or small rocks. Check out "The reat basing materials Compendium" at the head of the Painting Tips and Advice section for ideas on products to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Errex Posted April 8, 2004 Share Posted April 8, 2004 It has been reviled before, but Cool Mini Or Not is still the main resource for modeling ideas, in my opinion. The url is : http://www.coolminiornot.com Give it a try and check out the variety of options for basework. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durak Posted April 8, 2004 Share Posted April 8, 2004 That fake snow by deco-art (sno-tex) is pretty good for wintery scenes. Just a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neyuttad Posted April 8, 2004 Share Posted April 8, 2004 Today I saw a Lord of the Ring mini at my gaming store with a pretty cool base. It's the typical round base but all around the border, the painter engraved the elvish ruins "one ring to rule them all blah blah.." and painted and polished the base to look like ivory. very sleek looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerridwyn1st Posted April 8, 2004 Share Posted April 8, 2004 If you just want a basic base, coat the top of the base with Elmer's or woodglue and sprinkle on flocking material. I usually add a drop or two of the paint that I'm using in for my base with the glue, so it will match. I heard something interesting that I haven't tried yet, but intend to. Glue sand to your base before you prime. Prime the sand along with your mini, then paint the sand a dark color and drybrush a lighter color on it to finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whizard Hlavaz Posted April 8, 2004 Share Posted April 8, 2004 So, what news, Fizzlefiffer? Got an idea you need help with, yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laralu510 Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 While I was doing a google search a little bit ago I came across a site that "appears" to be good and give a lot of information about basing mini's. I have never done this though, but he information appears to mesh with what others have said. Take a look:) http://fanaticus.org/DBA/guides/flocking.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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