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Grognard:
I don't know what >.>; means... but that is ok.
I like to do simple basing: Elmers glue all, some Q tips or paperclip and some fine earth or sand.
I actually do my sand/gravel/greenery mix after I'm done with painting, but before the final DullCote.
I think it helps to provide a final dirty gritty-ness.
but I went and delved into the W40K boards and found this for you...
http://space-wolves-grey.blogspot.com/2009/12/how-to-flock-40k-models.html
Neko_Ali:
it's an emoticon. Usually meaning a nervous sweatdrop/feeling guilty about something.
Basing is really as simple or complex as you want to make it. Even simple basing can help out. I usually paint the top of my bases at least an appropriate color, green or brown or whatever have you to match the ground you are simulating. If you want to go the easiest round, you can find ready made flocking in any hobby/train/miniature store. It comes in all kinds of colors and textures. Spread some white glue on the base with an old brush or paper clip, dip the base in a container of flocking material and swish it around to cover everything. Turn it over and tap to shake off any excess flock. Clean off any stuck to places you don't want it to be. It tends to love static cling. Let it dry overnight or a day, then spray it with your clear topcoat to help seal it in place. It looks okay, better than a bare base and can help tie together an army.
You can get more complex as you like with basing... Using various sizes and grits of sand, ballast and gravel glued down then painted or not for more texture. Either by itself or as a base before you add flocking on top for a more varied terrain. You can use chunks of cork broken up, cut up parts of sprue, green stuff, any assorted junk you have lying around to make more interesting bases. Really, the sky is the limit.
I tend to keep things very basic for rank and file models. Not much more than the glue and dip technique I described first. It's quick and easy, a minute or two per model to make them look nicer. And for tournament play where they judge painting having your army based counts into the score. For skirmish games and character models I go more complex. My Dark Age force is built on a bunch of post-apocalyptic looking ruins. A combination of resin base insert and hand made bases for a coherent look. Since I field 6-12 models per game, I wanted them to look the best. Commisar Yarick is on some cork based rocks decorated filled in with gravel and sand to make it look like he climbed up on an outcropping to get a better look at the battlefield. Things like that can really add character to the model.
You can check out this guy here: http://www.eonsofbattle.com/ for a lot of good tutorials on basing techniques. It's really pretty simple stuff and quick videos. But it's amazing what a little work can do.
Grognard:
I'll agree with Neko absolutely on this topic. Basing can really add character to a mini.
here is my early work:
spoilered to save space...
(click to show/hide)desert wastes
twist wire tree
On tabletop (my old stuff)
GarandMarine:
That feel when you get new toy soldiers and bitz you need to use the model are missing
Grognard:
:( ouch. sorry man :( frustrating, I know.
my problem is I get OLD toy soldiers, and nobody makes the bitz for them anymore.
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