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Big Spider needs Big Base!


Stevewren

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My first model finished for this month is more of an experiment in a new basing style. I saw some really cool basing on some Stormcast by Dave Roberts at Call to War this weekend. One problem I've encountered is undercoat paint being pulled off polyfilla when the texture paint goes over the top. This time I varnished the base before applying the Khorne red which went under the Martian Iron Earth and this seemed to stop it lifting which was good. I tried a different  colour palette on the rocks which I was happy with and also some new tall grasses to add interest. I was pretty pleased with the bones and skull on the ground at the front too. 

Hope you like the pictures :) 

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Another great looking paint job Steve and the base sets it off really well. If I have one criticism I think the contrast between the red and brown earth is too much and could benefit from some dusting, maybe washing a thin coat of the red earth into the edges of the brown.

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1 hour ago, Bishmeister said:

Another great looking paint job Steve and the base sets it off really well. If I have one criticism I think the contrast between the red and brown earth is too much and could benefit from some dusting, maybe washing a thin coat of the red earth into the edges of the brown.

Yep, I would agree they are very close. I wasn't too worried when I did it though as the base was more a concept thing and I just happened to have the spider ready to go. Its unlikely I'll do anymore Orruks in the near future. Its definitely something that people should consider. Getting the contrast between base and model can really sell an army or miniature. 

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