tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post1522897835813749740..comments2024-03-19T20:31:36.080-07:00Comments on Sean's Wargames Corner: Revisiting basingSeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-79234548284120074772016-09-19T13:39:12.851-07:002016-09-19T13:39:12.851-07:00Thanks Dai, yeah that's what I did until I stu...Thanks Dai, yeah that's what I did until I stumbled upon this method. I do sometimes wonder if it's gilding the lily a tad.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-76326141708024288152016-09-19T13:33:25.627-07:002016-09-19T13:33:25.627-07:00I used to just pva+sand'n'[tiny]gravel my ...I used to just pva+sand'n'[tiny]gravel my bases, but have since moved on to a textured artist's pummice stuff by Liquitex that works okay. <br /><br />Any lumps from integral bases will just get grasses or whatever on them to lessen their obviousness. <br /><br />Like your method though - rather subtle, tho effective.Daihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04978439841611727387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-29721350254076855302016-09-14T08:29:21.826-07:002016-09-14T08:29:21.826-07:00No problem. Glad I cleared that up. I had the same...No problem. Glad I cleared that up. I had the same idea when I first used it and it didn't work. Also I should add that the gel adds that fine rough texture. The clay itself is not very granular.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-9538541235732329222016-09-14T08:26:46.169-07:002016-09-14T08:26:46.169-07:00Genius! Consider that idea appropriated. Funny how...Genius! Consider that idea appropriated. Funny how a simple solution to a common problem can elude one. I may still use clay on top, but paper over the gaps is a top tip.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-52728580124031117212016-09-14T04:03:05.560-07:002016-09-14T04:03:05.560-07:00Ah, that makes sense. Thank's for explaining!Ah, that makes sense. Thank's for explaining!Laffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09125733864107467243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-49541947764630570372016-09-14T03:59:27.272-07:002016-09-14T03:59:27.272-07:00For slotta bases, I cover any large gaps in the sl...For slotta bases, I cover any large gaps in the slots with glued-on little pieces of paper. Then I coat the base in PVA (Elmer's) glue, sprinkle on a few clumps of coarse grit, dunk it all in fine sand and leave to dry. No clay involved :-) .Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-42122964569392436112016-09-13T09:39:24.771-07:002016-09-13T09:39:24.771-07:00Hi Rab, reminds me I was supposed to try out magic...Hi Rab, reminds me I was supposed to try out magic for Knight's Quest. Oops. Anyway, your method sounds good as is. You might just try adding some of the texture gel for different size rock. Some of the guys in the states use the artistic stuff (Liquitex, Golden) and some use the GW or Vallejo texture products.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-37422917324096154082016-09-13T09:36:28.734-07:002016-09-13T09:36:28.734-07:00Just read your post SoY and your basing system loo...Just read your post SoY and your basing system looks good. As I mentioned to Leif in the previous comment, I think filler is a pretty good alternative to clay. I just had some issues with a dried out batch of Light Spackle that wouldn't stick worth a damn, so I stopped using it. I commented on your post that any type of sand will do. When I lived in NYC in the early 90's I didn't know if there even was a Home Depot (DYI store) so I went with what I knew. Pet Store. Probably not as overpriced as a model railroad supply store but if you have access to a free pile of sand, just take a small container with you. Cheers.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-20860507643357210172016-09-13T09:27:43.705-07:002016-09-13T09:27:43.705-07:00Hi Leif, I found that the texture gel shrank and l...Hi Leif, I found that the texture gel shrank and left me with the shape of things I was trying to hide. It doesn't fill gaps well and integral bases show through. The clay is a leveling agent. It's possible that wall patch plaster (variously called filler or spackle) would work to that effect as well.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-63063454638003838192016-09-13T09:24:36.016-07:002016-09-13T09:24:36.016-07:00Thanks Anthony B. I'm not sure it's the be...Thanks Anthony B. I'm not sure it's the best way, but it works for me. I do think it's important to have a base that doesn't call attention to itself for negative reasons.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-72340488701510583152016-09-13T07:16:24.641-07:002016-09-13T07:16:24.641-07:00I tend to use premix plaster for smoothing out wit...I tend to use premix plaster for smoothing out with figures that have integral non-slotta bases, and then just pva and fine sand. I like the look of yours, though, and might give it a try.Rabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10066364524817373862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-13090950605112202522016-09-13T04:21:12.396-07:002016-09-13T04:21:12.396-07:00I use plaster for basing to cover up the figure st...I use plaster for basing to cover up the figure stand and also provide some texture. It can be a bit fiddly and best to leave for a day to dry (although packets says one hour). It's just the kind of premix ready use plaster for filling holes in the wall. It can be seen in this post: http://onesidedminiaturewargamingdiscourse.blogspot.com.au/2016/07/roman-cavalry-plus-how-i-base-my-figures.html<br /><br />I need to get some grit so next time I'm near a pet shop...Sun of Yorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07315805432481558574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-38799113276251178012016-09-13T03:49:38.654-07:002016-09-13T03:49:38.654-07:00Interesting... why do you use clay and texture gel...Interesting... why do you use clay and texture gel? I would have thought one would be enough.Laffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09125733864107467243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-7085939469352995752016-09-13T00:18:04.713-07:002016-09-13T00:18:04.713-07:00looks great. I've never seen clay used on base...looks great. I've never seen clay used on bases like this. I'm always amazed at how far a little extra time spent on basing will go to make a good model look greatAnthony Bohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00430040709125380015noreply@blogger.com