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Wha? · July 28th, 2004, 03:03

for baseing i was wondering whats the diferenc between static grass and flock and which do you prefer for basing minis. Any help would be appreciated

Zora Blade · July 28th, 2004, 03:09

both, mix them together. you get the non-mowed grass look to your guys ^_^

-Jenn

Rogue-Angel · July 28th, 2004, 13:49

no preference, I just found the static grass before I found the flock

Brother Bethor · July 28th, 2004, 16:35

i flock my bases and then apply a little grass for the effect

OrkSlugga · July 28th, 2004, 22:13

Personaly i prefer static grass it looks much more realistic, profesional and well i hate flock it looks like nuthing, it looks fake as cheap. I would say use a half gravel half static grass bass for a realistic profesional finish.

WolfRaider · July 29th, 2004, 01:55

You definitely want to use a combination of materials on a base. Unless your troops are invading the 18th hole, they aren't going to be standing on a smooth green surface. Even if the ground is all vegitation, a combination of flock (low veggies) static grass (medium veggies) and herba buena, tall grass, or small bushes make it look much more realistic.

These bases are a combination of painted ground, small rocks, flock (the short moss looking stuff), static grass crushed down to look trampled, and some clumbs of tall grasses.

These bases are more rough terrain, mostly painted dirt and rocks. However a few spots of vegitation help add more detail. Don't forget you can get all types of ground covering in different colors, not just the plain green from GW.

You can also add other items of interest as details to a base if its large enough to accomidate them. Just don't overdo the base so that it looks cluttered or detracts from the mini. On this giant I added some shields, boulders, and mixed in a small amount of green foam as small bushes.

GuardinGnome · August 1st, 2004, 18:15

Any tips on bases for the Cityfight Guardsmen Im working on?

Vindkall · August 1st, 2004, 19:18

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Originally posted by GuardinGnome@Aug 1 2004, 19:15
Any tips on bases for the Cityfight Guardsmen Im working on?

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I'd say a mix of flock and sand to show diffrent sizes of rubbles. Also you could cut down the frames on the sprues to make perfect stone blocks.

Drachonis Von Carstein · August 8th, 2004, 14:26

I sand my bases before spraying, then after i'm finished the model I paint the sand, and once thats dry I use static grass in little clumps

Dragonslayero · August 9th, 2004, 10:20

Ok here's how I do it...

Cover the entire base with fine model sand...
Then after that I add small specks of static grass.
I always use the sand first cause it makes the grass "stand out" more.

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Zora Blade Girl at the Game Store Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Valencia, CA Age: 29 Posts: 535 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 75	both, mix them together. you get the non-mowed grass look to your guys ^_^ -Jenn __________________ Current Armys Tomb Kings, Marines, Eldar

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Rogue-Angel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: netherlands Age: 23 Posts: 733 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 68	no preference, I just found the static grass before I found the flock __________________ "I have died a thousand deaths, and I will die a million more..."

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Brother Bethor Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 69 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 66	i flock my bases and then apply a little grass for the effect __________________ A fool and his shoe are soon parted.

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OrkSlugga Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In your mind - well you cant prove im not. Posts: 415 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 74	Personaly i prefer static grass it looks much more realistic, profesional and well i hate flock it looks like nuthing, it looks fake as cheap. I would say use a half gravel half static grass bass for a realistic profesional finish. __________________ The poster formaly known as VampireSoul, formaly known as OrkSlugga now known as Orkslugga.

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WolfRaider LO Zealot Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Mexico Age: 46 Posts: 1,660 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 85	You definitely want to use a combination of materials on a base. Unless your troops are invading the 18th hole, they aren't going to be standing on a smooth green surface. Even if the ground is all vegitation, a combination of flock (low veggies) static grass (medium veggies) and herba buena, tall grass, or small bushes make it look much more realistic. These bases are a combination of painted ground, small rocks, flock (the short moss looking stuff), static grass crushed down to look trampled, and some clumbs of tall grasses. These bases are more rough terrain, mostly painted dirt and rocks. However a few spots of vegitation help add more detail. Don't forget you can get all types of ground covering in different colors, not just the plain green from GW. You can also add other items of interest as details to a base if its large enough to accomidate them. Just don't overdo the base so that it looks cluttered or detracts from the mini. On this giant I added some shields, boulders, and mixed in a small amount of green foam as small bushes. __________________

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Dragonslayero LO Zealot Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Stavanger, Norway Age: 26 Posts: 1,771 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 90	Ok here's how I do it... Cover the entire base with fine model sand... Then after that I add small specks of static grass. I always use the sand first cause it makes the grass "stand out" more. __________________ check out my blog: DRAGONSLAYERO HEY! I WAS IN THE IMPERIAL (Norwegian) GUARD!

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