It’s interesting to see other peoples basing techniques. Must admit I still do the old, pva+sand, paint dark brown, a couple of lighter coloured dry brushes, edge and then add rocks and tufts and flock at the end. Most of my stuff is smaller scale though. I can see why you’d put a bit more effort into basing 28mm.
Good stuff, whilst I still use the old sand and dry brush method for some bases I have pretty much gravitated to using Vallejo mud in its various colours. Whilst drying I place the tufts to build it up then let it set. Its fun seeing how quickly the overall look of the minis transform once the bases are done.
I do something similar. When I do ranked troops I glue down the rear rank first and apply filler around that rank and then glue the front rank and do the filler. I find it was less fiddly getting around all those legs.
That tool you use is a dental instrument called a Le Cron carver - used for carving wax which was then used to make gold crowns/fillings using the lost wax technique.
Nice tutorial on how you do your bases, I use sheetrock mud on mine. Once the mud dries I paint over them with dry brushing and add the grass. Keep up the hard work
great stuff, thank you. The officer with the field glasses has to be Lieutenant Jones looking along the Chambersburg Pike just before taking the first shot at Gettysburg!
Frazier, for my bases rather than mixing up each time I buy a tub of ready mixed dark coloured tile jointing. It has the glue built in, it lasts as long as you put the top on properly.After putting the mix on I scatter on some sand, and spray with a little water.
Great vid buddy. For years I was just using white filler, then a couple of years ago someone mentioned putting paint in it. Been kicking myself ever since. So obvious, can’t believe I didn’t think of it lol. Can highly recommend Tajima tufts
Loved this watched it twice already and probably will again these are the kind of vids needed across the board in this hobby ,basing is one of the hardest parts I find and for me it's a make or break it ,usually the latter 😀 great vid mate
Very interesting mate. I can’t deny the results look great, but that’s way too many steps for me. I’m all about the geek gaming base ready these days. Slap it on, add a few tufts and you’re good to go. 😂
Thank you for this tutorial; very informative. Have you ever put the filler onto the base before the miniatures? I wonder if that way it’d be easier to spread it on and could be used instead of glue to hold the miniatures to the base. Might be a way to speed up the process a bit.
I do this at times and it works. Apply layer of filler over the entire base, firmly push mini's in, then use a brush to smooth it over the edges of the figures base. I'm more inclined to do it with plastics than heavy metals though..
No offence, but you could have condensed that down to about 2 minutes. It’s like a cooking video when they show how to cut an onion and then another one etc…. You didn’t actually start basing until nearly 10 minutes in 🤦🏻♂️
No offence taken Phil. Do you have a channel? be good to see your figures, terrain etc.. Its a good way for all of us to learn from each other. Will certainly give you a shout in my next vid 👍
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It’s interesting to see other peoples basing techniques. Must admit I still do the old, pva+sand, paint dark brown, a couple of lighter coloured dry brushes, edge and then add rocks and tufts and flock at the end. Most of my stuff is smaller scale though. I can see why you’d put a bit more effort into basing 28mm.
Thanks for the comments David. Interesting to see how others go about the hobby 🙂
It is always really useful to see how other people do things. Thanks for a excellent tutorial 👍
Thanks Chris 👍
Good stuff, whilst I still use the old sand and dry brush method for some bases I have pretty much gravitated to using Vallejo mud in its various colours. Whilst drying I place the tufts to build it up then let it set. Its fun seeing how quickly the overall look of the minis transform once the bases are done.
I like the idea 👍
Lovely stuff, thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it, many thanks 👍
I do something similar. When I do ranked troops I glue down the rear rank first and apply filler around that rank and then glue the front rank and do the filler. I find it was less fiddly getting around all those legs.
I use that method on my pike blocks, makes life a bit easier. Thanks for the comment 👍
That tool you use is a dental instrument called a Le Cron carver - used for carving wax which was then used to make gold crowns/fillings using the lost wax technique.
Ah, post and core!
@@vonketteringham correct!
Nice tutorial on how you do your bases, I use sheetrock mud on mine. Once the mud dries I paint over them with dry brushing and add the grass. Keep up the hard work
Cheers Rusty 👍
great stuff, thank you. The officer with the field glasses has to be Lieutenant Jones looking along the Chambersburg Pike just before taking the first shot at Gettysburg!
It must be!👍
Very nice mate and love the longer videos 👍
Agreed!
Thanks again Mate 🙂
A nice guide VK, lots of good little tips in there for some nice bases.
Thanks Mate 👍
Frazier, for my bases rather than mixing up each time I buy a tub of ready mixed dark coloured tile jointing. It has the glue built in, it lasts as long as you put the top on properly.After putting the mix on I scatter on some sand, and spray with a little water.
Thanks for the comments Leslie, always interesting to see what others get up to 👍
Nice tutorial, I am still a big fan of the sand method, your steps are faster though!
Cheers
Matt
Thanks for the comments Matt.
Great vid buddy. For years I was just using white filler, then a couple of years ago someone mentioned putting paint in it. Been kicking myself ever since. So obvious, can’t believe I didn’t think of it lol.
Can highly recommend Tajima tufts
Thanks for the tip, sorry I missed you last week. Been a bit chaotic of late.
@@vonketteringham no worries mate. I’m on nights this week, so wont be around much.
Excellent tutorial mate
Thanks Mate 👍
An interesting way of basing, thank you for sharing.😎👍
Cheers Mark 👍
Loved this watched it twice already and probably will again these are the kind of vids needed across the board in this hobby ,basing is one of the hardest parts I find and for me it's a make or break it ,usually the latter 😀 great vid mate
Many thanks for the comments 👍
Very interesting mate. I can’t deny the results look great, but that’s way too many steps for me. I’m all about the geek gaming base ready these days. Slap it on, add a few tufts and you’re good to go. 😂
That sounds a better idea Jim!
A very enjoyable video mate
Thanks Mate 👍
Ah yes the ole dental tools do indeed come in handy for basing I purchase my set of six from Alec Teranti in London
Will check them out 👍
Thank you for this tutorial; very informative. Have you ever put the filler onto the base before the miniatures? I wonder if that way it’d be easier to spread it on and could be used instead of glue to hold the miniatures to the base. Might be a way to speed up the process a bit.
I do this at times and it works. Apply layer of filler over the entire base, firmly push mini's in, then use a brush to smooth it over the edges of the figures base. I'm more inclined to do it with plastics than heavy metals though..
Worth a try!
I thought you would individually base them as a skirmish unit?
Multiple bases seem to work better in black powder 👍
That looks more that 2mm thick mdf.. Are you sure it's not 5mm
2mm👍👍
Basing is the least enjoyable part of the hobby for me lol
One concurs!
No offence, but you could have condensed that down to about 2 minutes. It’s like a cooking video when they show how to cut an onion and then another one etc…. You didn’t actually start basing until nearly 10 minutes in 🤦🏻♂️
No offence taken Phil.
Do you have a channel? be good to see your figures, terrain etc.. Its a good way for all of us to learn from each other.
Will certainly give you a shout in my next vid 👍
I find this therapeutic sitting and listening. I don’t think everyone had to go at break neck speed….