Basing Guide: Highland Bases
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
- Check out new our tutorial on how to create "Highland" themed bases.
GamersGrass Products:
Highland Set
Basing Bits - Rocks
Earth Texture from AMMO by MIG Jimenez
Various Paints from Vallejo and Army Painter
Pigments from Vallejo
Standard 32 and 60 mm plastic bases
28mm miniatures by @warlordgames
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Absolutely fabulous. I had to shar it
I would say this looks very accurate to the highlands of Scotland the only thing is that the most common flowers you see up here are purple
Hi Christopher! Thank you so much for your comment!
An excellent input! We aimed in this theme to represent the Gorse (Ulex), that are also present, perhaps in lower areas! But to create Heather highlands would achieve an epic look too!
They make those too.
I love this tutorial! I'm going to use it on the new Old World models when they come in the mail sometime next week. Thanks!!
This is exactly what I need to contrast my mechanicus models
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Great guide and great set! I will have to add some pink flowers to my (alpine) bases to represent Erika :)
Hello! Thank you so much for your comment!
Yes! Heathers are beautiful in Highlands or Mediterranean landscapes
Beautiful bases
I have purchased a loads of your basing materials to make some of these bases to match the ready made highland bases
Could you tell me which paint you painted the bases with before making them.
Many thanks
Hello! Thank you for reaching out!
Please note that you don't need to use the exact same paints we used, if you blend similar colors together (which always works very well in basing)
For these bases we used:
The Spray primer was Fosco "Dark Brown" and Flecktarn Braun";
For the rocks: Vallejo: "Green Grey", Army painter: "Dark Stone" and "Uniform Grey" (mixing them up and using tones in between), and drybrushing with "Uniform Grey", and then "Ash Grey" (Army Painter)
In the Floor we drybrushed with "Flat Earth" from Vallejo.
For the wash we used "Agrax Earthshade" from Citadel.
The pigment was "Light Sienna" from Vallejo.
Happy Hobbying!
Top Notch.
They look beautiful for sure! But such rocky highland bases are a bit limited in use for typical historicals, as most battlefields in Europe do not have such an abundance of rocks all over the place.
Hi Raftai, thank you for your comment. We in fact looked to simulate a more mountain/rocky setting in this case, but your suggestion is more than welcome! We look foward to create more videos that focus on meadows/grasslands scenes.
@@GamersGrassMeadows/grasslands would be great but what we really need is some forest bases! With coniferous plants, tree trunks, mosses tufts/forest undergroth, etc…
I’m waiting and keeping my fingers crossed for that. I’ve made a lot of jungle terrain with your products and they are amazing, but coniferoust forest is something much needed in your offer :). Keep up the good work!
Is there any way to find out the paints used? I bought a bunch of 25 and 32mm highland bases, but you guys dont sell 28mm, so I need to make them like the video to match.
Hii Jitters! Thank you for reaching out!
We are working to better show in video the specific paints we use on future basing guides.
Please note that you don't need to use the exact same paints we used, if you blend similar colors together (which always works very well in basing)
For these bases we used, for the rocks: Vallejo: "Green Grey", Army painter: "Dark Stone" and "Uniform Grey" (mixing them up and using tones in between), and drybrushing with "Uniform Grey", and then "Ash Grey" (Army Painter)
In the Floor we drybrushed with "Flat Earth" from Vallejo.
For the wash we used "Agrax Earthshade" from Citadel.
The pigment was "Light Sienna" from Vallejo.
The Spray primer was Fosco "Dark Brown" and Flecktarn Braun"
Happy Hobbying!
Can you show us how to do the bases/terrain used with agave laser plants
Hi! Stay tuned for upcoming basing guides! We will certainly make one featuring an arid/desert theme
@@GamersGrass Thank you! I'm making a kill team board inspired by the one on the agave box so i hope it will be posted very soon. I will need to buy lots of agave and Tufts
Is there a detailed guide on painting the rocks?
Hello! Thank you for reaching out!
We show you the whole painting process of the rocks in the video.
Basically we start by painting them in a mixture of dark greyish tones; then we apply a dark brown wash: Afterwards we drybrush the rocks using more grey colors, gradually going to a lighter grey and applying it more and more on the top edges and parts of the rocks. Then we applied a yellow pigment to add a bit of weathering to them.
We hope this can help you! Happy Hobbying!
What colors did you use? I’m doing something similar but I need a brown rattle can now apparently lol
Hello! Thank you for reaching out!
Please note that you can use similar hobby paints, and not necessarily the exact paints we used, and also don't be afraid to blend similar colors together (which always works very well in basing)
For these bases we used for the rocks: Vallejo: "Green Grey", Army painter: "Dark Stone" and "Uniform Grey" (mixing them up and using tones in between), and drybrushing with "Uniform Grey", and then "Ash Grey" (Army Painter)
In the Floor we drybrushed with "Flat Earth" from Vallejo.
For the wash we used "Agrax Earthshade" from Citadel.
The pigment was "Light Sienna" from Vallejo.
The Spray primer was Fosco "Dark Brown" and Flecktarn Braun"
Happy Hobbying!
very nice but how do you place models on these bases or are thy just scatter pieces?
Hello Robert! Thank you for reaching out!
The best way to make sure each model fits well is to have them near when you are creating the bases. This way you can test the layout of the space, placing the rocks according to the feet of the miniatures.
Happy hobbying!
How do you glue your minis on there?
Hello! What we usually do is just add a bit of cyanoacrylate to the miniatures and then glue them on the bases, pressing them against the tufts like they are stepping on the grass :)
Is there ever a need to seal the bases ? I wish I could do these but I always attach the models first, also do you have a UK store??
Hello! Thank you for your comment and question!
Do you mean the step where we seal the base with PVA glue and sprinkle the sand? We find it important to fix all the materials, specifically the sands/dusts that add a lot of detail.
You can always attach your models first and build the base with them already there - it's actually a good way to help compose the space of your base depending on the specific miniature in question.
You can find a list of our UK retailer stores in our website: gamersgrass.com/stores/
Happy hobbying!
@@GamersGrass I am not sure if this is what Andyyy means, but I have a similar question. After putting down the pigments do they need any kind of seal? I have seen some sprays so wondered if its required. I've picked up some highland sets to do bases for my Rohan warhammer army. I'll likely be doing the bases with the models already attached too if you have any tips on this. Typically is it best to paint the model first then move on to the base?
Hello Charles!
So sorry for the late response, your comment got lost in the queue and we only saw it now.
There are some pigment fixers you can use if you wish to reinforce the pigments further. This can be useful if you plan on moving the bases (or miniatures) a lot. This being said they also end up actually painting the surfaces (more if you continuously press them with an old brush).
Regarding the second question, there are many variables when deciding, it kind of depends on how you prefer to do it really, and it also depends on model itself, particularly the way it glues to a base - if it is directly its feet or if it has a mini ground base. For the latter we recommend assembling the miniature with the base before painting, since it could be a good idea to blend the "mini ground area" with the base you wish to create, using for example some earth textures.
If the miniature glues on its feet directly, then it really depends on how you prefer since you can glue it before or after. The only thing that comes to mind is that it can eventually get trickier to reach all the surfaces with the brush, being the mini already there.
Also, if you wish to glue the two before painting, make that the paint schemes you are planning for the miniature and the base have the same primer color (and technique), otherwise it can be best to paint them separately (or paint the base first and glue the mini already primed).
One thing we always recommend when creating the layout of the bases is to have your miniature nearby, so you can make sure you create a scenario where it fits in the desired position.
What grasses are in the highlands pack? I may already have most of them.
Hello! Thank you for reaching out!
The Highland Set comes with the following grass tufts: "Autumn 5mm"; "Mixed Green 6mm"; "Light Green 4mm"; "Dark moss 2mm" and "Yellow Flowers"
Happy Hobbying!
What texture paint did you use for the base after applying the rocks?
Hello! Thank you for your question!
We used the "Dry Earth Ground" from AMMO by MIG Jimenez. But since the idea is to paint afterwards you can also use a similar texture regardless of it's color.
This is some high quality basing! Kudos. I'll have to check your store out.
Very fancy guide but absolutely no information of what paints used. About as useful as a chocolate teapot...
Hello! Thank you for your feedback!
You can check one of the later videos, this is one of the older ones. We have updated that some time ago :)
If you can’t figure out how to paint a rock, maybe you should just buy some nice prepainted ones ❤
You can't tell what colors they used? Sounds like you're not that useful either