| KniazSuvorov | 21 Nov 2009 9:51 p.m. PST |
In 6mm. Not really suitable for beginners… In fact, it's really just for people with too much time on their hands, or for people who like gawking and mocking when people make things far more complicated than they need to be. Feel free to make fun: link |
| Cardinal Hawkwood | 21 Nov 2009 10:02 p.m. PST |
no no..no excuses , it is wonderful |
| The Nigerian Lead Minister | 21 Nov 2009 10:27 p.m. PST |
Outrageously complicated, yes, but the end effect is excellent. Besides, I figure you were doing all sorts of other nifty stuff while waiting for the glue to dry 12+ times. Puts my grass-and-maybe-some-sand style basing to shame. |
aecurtis  | 22 Nov 2009 12:01 a.m. PST |
Sorry to disappoint you, but I actually *like* extended explanations of overly-complicated processes. Allen |
| Rob UK | 22 Nov 2009 12:26 a.m. PST |
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| Troop of Shewe | 22 Nov 2009 2:20 a.m. PST |
lovely work, good explanations, what a lot of people dont appreciate is that there are few shortcuts for quality finishes, like these. |
 Doms Decals  | 22 Nov 2009 4:07 a.m. PST |
Too faffy for me, but the effect's very pleasing indeed – thanks for sharing. |
| Acharnement | 22 Nov 2009 5:13 a.m. PST |
I shuddered when you started clipping the painted figures. As near to apostasy as one dares. – But the end result is terrific. If some people have the time and patience, then your tutorial is very worthwhile. Thanks! |
 BigRedBat | 22 Nov 2009 5:31 a.m. PST |
And I had though that I was fussy about basing! Lovely stuff, the basing really sets the minis off. I like the different shades of grass used; I'll be nicking that idea. Cheers, Simon
bigredbat.blogspot.com |
| raylev3 | 22 Nov 2009 7:16 a.m. PST |
Heck, if I was willing to put in the time and effort, I'd move to 6mm! It looks great! |
| combatpainter | 22 Nov 2009 8:02 a.m. PST |
Pays off in the end. Looks outstanding! |
| Dropzonetoe | 22 Nov 2009 8:42 a.m. PST |
Very effective basing….I have no patience when it comes to this aspect of the hobby! Ditto, I can spend ages on something and it is the base that mucks it up for me. |
| CAPTAIN BEEFHEART | 22 Nov 2009 11:28 a.m. PST |
Thank you for the brain food. I promise to clean up my act from now on! |
| GildasFacit | 22 Nov 2009 12:18 p.m. PST |
Try mixing a dispersant with the thinned PVA for the sand coats – I find that this permeates right through the sand on top and gives a more stable layer. It also allows a quicker build up if you do more than one layer as the PVA is spread more thinly and so dries more quickly. |
| Tango India Mike | 22 Nov 2009 3:31 p.m. PST |
Yes, way cool tutorial. The longer the better. You can always skip bits if you want. Definate food for thought! |
 War Artisan | 22 Nov 2009 3:32 p.m. PST |
Very nice effects, indeed. I admire the guy's patience. However, if you think (as I do) that the purpose of a base for miniatures is to . . . 1. Keep the figures from falling over
2. Take up the amount of space the unit should occupy for the given ground scale, and
3. Once that is accomplished, to disappear as much as is possible in order not to disrupt the look of the table . . . then, that style of basing is simply unacceptable. Bases that are as thick as the figures make them look as though they are standing on a stage, not a battlefield, and the unfinished edges make the game table look like it is littered with an armload of bumpy shingles. Lovely for a diorama, not so good for my wargame table; but, to each their own. Regards, Jeff |
| BigGame Hunter | 24 Apr 2010 11:40 p.m. PST |
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| arabianknight | 26 Apr 2010 2:18 a.m. PST |
Looks great. Don't envy you rebasing for a winter campaign though! :-) |
| christot | 26 Apr 2010 3:31 p.m. PST |
Nice..really excellent..but you're right, massively overcomplicated! You could cut out at least 3 or 4 process' and still wind up with exactly the same beautiful result…(and ditch the MDF, buy some 1.5mm ply).. great explanation too..everything crystal clear. |
