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Nov 28 2010, 05:45 PM
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The base is the plastic round or square stand that the model is attached to. Detailing the base is a must. Most people simply flock the base. Green Flock is really fine confetti-type shavings that loosely resembles grass. There are non Games Workshop flocks that you can buy from Games Plus in Mount Prospect. They have white flock for snow, and browns for earth tones. To apply flock, make a mixture of 50% PVA (Elmer's) glue and 50% water. Use a "Standard Brush" or a "Basecoat Brush" to paint the glue and water mixture onto the surface of the base. Dip the lower half of the mini into the bag/bowl of flock. Make sure that the base is submerged into the flock. Remove the mini. Shake off loose bits, by holding the model on it's side and tapping underneath the base with your finger. Some people also paint the outer side of the base. Allow it to dry. For extra detail, use some "Static Grass". "Static Grass" is different from flock. It is a bunch of longer fibers that resemble grass much better than flock. After your flock is dry, apply small, sparse patches of the glue/water mixture. Dip the base into the grass and remove. Gently blow across the grass. This will help it get full and stand up more. For my orcs, I used a different technique. I use a really fine gravel in place of flock. After the gravel dries, I ink the gravel with "Chestnut Ink". After that dries, I dry brush the gravel with "Bleached Bone". I then add small patches of the glue and water mixture for "Static Grass". For best results: Stop after you dry brush the gravel. Line up the models in formation. Then apply the glue and water mixture. Quickly add the "Static Grass". This results in a cohesive look to the unit. Any given patch of sparse grass can carry over and line up with the neighboring model in formation.
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