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Ways to make your bases less boring. Not sure if that's really your thing, but I'm pretty much always looking for new peoples' takes on the topic. I am a sniping machine this week.
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 Click here for the full 1600x776 image.  Click here for the full 1600x652 image. I think all I have to do is the cupolas and the weathering. I was thinking of doing a bunch of water transfers, but I'm having a hard time building up the nerve to do it. I'm not really sure it needs it. They're kinda plain where they're not stenciled, but I don't really mind it, you know? The weathering, on the other hand, I'm not sure about. I've got the army based on grey dirt, so I've got to do the same sort of colors for dusting up the tanks, yeah? Anyone done that in grey? All I ever see is variations on browns and some reds.
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Feb 24, 2010 11:02
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Uh, Fix, the lines on those eagles are a little wavey....
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Feb 24, 2010 11:50
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I think he explained it as, free handing the clean up from the spray over from the stencil.
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Feb 24, 2010 12:47
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I don't even see it; I'm just busting his chops.
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Feb 24, 2010 13:19
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Jesus Christ, those Rhinos are amazing.
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Feb 24, 2010 16:06
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What if there's a new codex and they make him field a 4th one, though... EDIT: Speaking of which...  
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Feb 24, 2010 16:17
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Regarding basing, how would you guys deal with this situation? I'm working on my Steel Legion for this month's oath, and am finished up to the basing point. I laid some of the Citadel basing material down (I like the variations in the gravel sizes) but the troopers feet are seriously buried. These guys were apparently sculpted with some regard to the human form, and don't have size 15 feet clad in giant space-boots like the Cadians. I pulled the models out of the bases, snipped off the tabs, then filed down the remaining flashing on the feet (damaging my paint job in the process,) and covered the base completely in sand. I'll paint the bases next, then super glue the models to the bases, but this seems like I run the risk of getting a model that won't be making good contact with the base now, due to the uneven surface. In addition, this is going to be a real pain in the rear end if I have to cut the tabs off of 100+ models and file them all down. berzerkmonkey fucked around with this message at 17:13 on Feb 24, 2010 |
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Feb 24, 2010 17:08
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berzerkmonkey posted:Regarding basing, how would you guys deal with this situation? Using a modelling drill, bore a small (1-2mm) hold into one of the feet of the model and then bore another hole directly through the base and basing material to where you want the foot to meet. Clip a bit of paperclip (or other small yet sturdy material) to a length that cover the hole in the foot and passes through the bottom of the base-hole. Place some glue in the hole on the foot and then foot itself, please the piece of paperclip in the foot-hole and then through the hole in the base. Place glue on the bottom of the base and the remaining end of the paperclip; let the glue dry. Easy and makes for a remarkably stable model. All of my Tyranid that are 40mm+ are based in this way and are rock-solid.
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Feb 24, 2010 17:15
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buy some plasticard, then lay down two narrow strips of it, on either side of the slot of the base. Glue the model down to that strip, so its raised up a little higher than the rest of the base, and when you base it most of the sand will go under the feet, as opposed to covering them
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Feb 24, 2010 17:15
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PaintVagrant posted:buy some plasticard, then lay down two narrow strips of it, on either side of the slot of the base. Glue the model down to that strip, so its raised up a little higher than the rest of the base, and when you base it most of the sand will go under the feet, as opposed to covering them I don't know why I never thought of this. I don't really have a problem with my "giant space boots", but my Necrons kind of have the buried feet problem. I thought about ripping an pinning too, but I'm eventually redoing my necrons to stand straight so I will be all pinned out. heh.
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Feb 24, 2010 17:28
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PaintVagrant posted:buy some plasticard, then lay down two narrow strips of it, on either side of the slot of the base. Glue the model down to that strip, so its raised up a little higher than the rest of the base, and when you base it most of the sand will go under the feet, as opposed to covering them
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Feb 24, 2010 17:37
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I always just make my bases look kind of muddy and it looks like they're sinking in a bit. *shrug*
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Feb 24, 2010 17:37
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stabbington posted:Ways to make your bases less boring. Not sure if that's really your thing, but I'm pretty much always looking for new peoples' takes on the topic. You kidding me? I love making hosed-up bases!  I actually had an idea for doing some Tyranids in swamp/bog themed bases, complete with water effects. Sound interesting?
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Feb 24, 2010 17:58
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Water effects & basing gets my vote. go for it.
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Feb 24, 2010 18:42
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bhsman posted:What if there's a new codex and they make him field a 4th one, though... I... actually already have a 4th one in my list. It's just not going to fit into this little flotilla. Maybe I'll figure some way to do another aquila across the front or do a tiny one on the back like a "hey guys, waittup!" kind of thing. So no one has done grey dirt or ashen weathering then? Dang. MasterSlowPoke posted:Uh, Fix, the lines on those eagles are a little wavey.... 
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Feb 24, 2010 18:55
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if you thinly spread superglue over the base then apply a finer grit it won't completely bury their feet. I base my guys before I prime them basically for this reason.
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Feb 24, 2010 18:58
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 Interest Check If I was able to offer basing kits, with a variety of smallish bags of ballasts and different colors of static grasses for a reasonable price (much cheaper than buying them all seperately from GF9 or whatever) would anyone be interested?
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Feb 24, 2010 19:09
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Fix, what did you use to make the stencils for these? I want to do a similar design on two rhinos I have.
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Feb 24, 2010 19:33
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CyberLord XP posted:Fix, what did you use to make the stencils for these? I want to do a similar design on two rhinos I have. Printed it onto normal paper, glued that to cardstock, cut it out carefully. vvvv I DON'T SEE IT. I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT. EVERYTHING IS JUST DUCKY. Fix fucked around with this message at 19:56 on Feb 24, 2010 |
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Feb 24, 2010 19:39
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Man that middle eagle is really off-centre 
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Feb 24, 2010 19:40
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this is kinda cool, if youre into birdmen or whatever
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Feb 24, 2010 20:32
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How big is it?
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Feb 24, 2010 20:46
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looks close to 28mm, its by enigma minis
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Feb 24, 2010 20:47
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I meant the actual size of it, not the scale. I looked the thing up and found that it's apparently 35 mm tall. So not quite big enough to be used as a tzeentchian daemon prince.  With swapping the head for a helmet and getting rid of the wings it'd make for a nice chaos lord, though.
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Feb 24, 2010 21:07
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chelsea clinton posted:I meant the actual size of it, not the scale. I looked the thing up and found that it's apparently 35 mm tall. So not quite big enough to be used as a tzeentchian daemon prince. Just put him on a really big base 
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Feb 24, 2010 21:09
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chelsea clinton posted:I meant the actual size of it, not the scale. I looked the thing up and found that it's apparently 35 mm tall. So not quite big enough to be used as a tzeentchian daemon prince. yeah thats what I meant, I think thats a standard wm small base
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Feb 24, 2010 21:12
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crime fighting hog posted:Just put him on a really big base Like that guy who bought the standard bearer for the metal goblin chariot, put an axe at the end of the pole, gave the little guy gargoyle wings, put it on a big honking base, painted it red and called it a bloodthirster.
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Feb 24, 2010 21:19
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chelsea clinton posted:Like that guy who bought the standard bearer for the metal goblin chariot, put an axe at the end of the pole, gave the little guy gargoyle wings, put it on a big honking base, painted it red and called it a bloodthirster. Now you have to post pics.
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Feb 24, 2010 21:23
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I saw it years ago! it's probably long gone by now. My searches did find me these things, though: Making one out of a balrog http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=215714 lmao http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90746 cool objective markers, though, and the defiler is fine Making one out of a bloodthirster and also it has helicopter rotor blades http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/248261.page and upon further inspection some rad daemons in general
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Feb 24, 2010 21:40
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Sole.Sushi posted:So, I'm bored. Space tits. PaintVagrant posted:this is kinda cool, if youre into birdmen or whatever Hawk Lords chapter master! PaintVagrant posted:
You know I'm interested 
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Feb 24, 2010 23:52
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PaintVagrant posted:If I was able to offer basing kits, with a variety of smallish bags of ballasts and different colors of static grasses for a reasonable price (much cheaper than buying them all seperately from GF9 or whatever) would anyone be interested? If you can manage to be competitive with the skullcrafts guy, then more power to you. The market is probably there.
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Feb 24, 2010 23:57
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I finally found a store around town that sells modeling stuff. Time to start making copious amounts of terrain. First try at a decently-sized terrain for a forested industry world. I'll post it again once it's painted and purtied up.
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Feb 25, 2010 00:55
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PierreTheMime posted:I finally found a store around town that sells modeling stuff. Time to start making copious amounts of terrain. Nonsense just find a GW store and buy jungle plants, manufactorums and citadel woods
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Feb 25, 2010 01:22
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image spam ITT, I reshot a bunch of stuff                  
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Feb 25, 2010 01:50
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Fyrbrand I really love your bases. The snow looks all powdery and great. But salamanders on a snow planet? Ski holiday?
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Feb 25, 2010 01:59
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stabbington posted:If you can manage to be competitive with the skullcrafts guy, then more power to you. The market is probably there. Its definitely going to be pretty inexpensive and convenient, Ill be able to get some pics and prices relatively soon. I wont have all the bling resin stuff that guy has though, but Im hoping my kits will appeal
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Feb 25, 2010 02:02
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PaintVagrant posted:Its definitely going to be pretty inexpensive and convenient, Ill be able to get some pics and prices relatively soon. I wont have all the bling resin stuff that guy has though, but Im hoping my kits will appeal Maybe include basing instructions or suggestions for colors to paint the sand/ballast and base rims? Edit: Fast_Food_Knight posted:Fyrbrand I really love your bases. The snow looks all powdery and great. But salamanders on a snow planet? Ski holiday? It is at least conceivable that they'd fight somewhere other than their homeworld, and I wanted to avoid the cliche lava bases, so yeah. Fyrbrand fucked around with this message at 02:07 on Feb 25, 2010 |
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Feb 25, 2010 02:04
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PierreTheMime posted:please the piece of paperclip in the foot-hole That sounds very naughty.
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Fyrbrand posted:Maybe include basing instructions or suggestions for colors to paint the sand/ballast and base rims? Not trying to piss on your chips I think the bases are great just a little....novel for salamanders. Which was your intention. Soooo..... well done
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