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Post subject: Basing  Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 7:05 pm |
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What is the best for flocking bases? i use static flock in 40K and WFB but how would that work in Epic anyone have pictures? Is it too long for epic infantry bases?
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Post subject: Basing Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 7:15 pm |
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Anything goes - I personally prefer a blend of these; some feel that sand is a bit too large and looks like Easter Eggs (of all things!) in Epic scale, or that static grass is too long, although I like the lost in a grassland look.
Pepper looks very much like a dark gravel and is excellent , and it does not degrade. And clay-based (Fullers earth) cat litter looks like large bits of rubble.
Here's a sample showing the undesirable 'Easter egg' sand.
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Post subject: Basing Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 7:16 pm |
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Static grass.
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Post subject: Basing Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 7:18 pm |
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Static grass looks better with large models and tree trunks made out of sticks add contrast.
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Post subject: Basing Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2007 7:20 pm |
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Part-covered base.
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Elyrioth
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Post subject: Basing Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 12:08 pm |
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Nice!! Doesn't seem mad out of scale. I am really worried for the infantry but I might try a mix. Any one else with any suggestions? Whats good for Water? I want to put a little bit in a crater but I am not forking out for the water effect from GW!!
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Post subject: Basing Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 12:16 pm |
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I haven't tried it yet, but I believe 2-part polyester resin does a grand job.
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Post subject: Basing Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 12:16 pm |
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Sand works well for me, I have various grain sizes from fine to coarse and mix and match depending on the size of the model.
For water leave a patch of the base uncovered and just apply several layers of ink. ?At Epic scale the shine will end up making it look like water
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Post subject: Basing Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 1:43 pm |
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Just about any glossy varnish will work just fine for Epic scale water. Apply several layers if you want a depth effect.
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Post subject: Basing Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 2:35 pm |
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Thanks, never tought of Gloss Varnish!! Doh!
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Post subject: Basing Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2007 6:17 am |
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I use flock and sand or both ... 
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Post subject: Basing Posted: Sat Aug 18, 2007 2:09 pm |
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I have some decomposed granite that I've been using for 15 years now....very fine mid brown. These days I mix it 50-50 with GW static grass. Nice effect IMO, though not so durable.
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