Kramer Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Hi all, I’m struggling to make a vision reality and hope someone here has a winning tip. i’m looking to make a burned forest base. So lots of black, maybe the occasional glimmer of something still smoldering etc. but I have no idea where to start... thanks all! *optional: the backstory for my slaanesh force is they are invading the realm of Fire from the realm of shadows. They are spartan/Greek inspired so I think a dark base will allow the bronze to pop more. I did a lava base, which was fast, looked good but turned out was to fragile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxPounder Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 For burnt effects I literally use a match and burn it. You have to just hover the flame over for literally a second as plastic goes up in flames fast. For the bases I would get some wood bits off a bits website. Then paint the entire model and Base as you normally would then flambay with a match. I'm on holiday at the moment but when I get back I can send a picture of the effects of it on a burnt wing look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramer Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 1 hour ago, MaxPounder said: For burnt effects I literally use a match and burn it. You have to just hover the flame over for literally a second as plastic goes up in flames fast. For the bases I would get some wood bits off a bits website. Then paint the entire model and Base as you normally would then flambay with a match. I'm on holiday at the moment but when I get back I can send a picture of the effects of it on a burnt wing look. Wow, why didn't I think of that! Actually burning something . Would be much obliged for the picture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redking Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Burning small parts might be difficult. I would suggest making a forest base, then using some dry brushing and pigments. For the basing, add some small twigs and paint them, then add some birch pod leaves and grass. If you wash with Agrax thinned with lahmia, it should provide added stability and good color befor drybrushing with some grey. Add a little red/orange really thinned to the center parts for glowing embers, then add the pigments to wash it down and make it look burnt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzaangor Management Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 I've been thinking about my next basing scheme and have been trawling through various sites and found serious-play.co.uk. Not sure if you've heard of them, I hadn't and I haven't actually bought anything from them as yet, although I reckon I will probably pick up a whole bunch of stuff in the new year, but I've been scanning through and saw some of the following things that I was reminded of by your post: https://www.serious-play.co.uk/collections/modelling-flock/products/scorched-earth-modelling-flock https://www.serious-play.co.uk/collections/standard-grass-tufts/products/pine-brown-2mm-standard-grass-tufts There's all sorts of other bits one there (I'm sure I've seen some black tufts, but couldn't find them when i looked today) and I've no doubt there are cheaper options, but it got the creative juices flowing for me, so thought I'd pass on the links in case you'd not seen them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramer Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 7 hours ago, Tzaangor Management said: I've been thinking about my next basing scheme and have been trawling through various sites and found serious-play.co.uk. Not sure if you've heard of them, I hadn't and I haven't actually bought anything from them as yet, although I reckon I will probably pick up a whole bunch of stuff in the new year, but I've been scanning through and saw some of the following things that I was reminded of by your post: https://www.serious-play.co.uk/collections/modelling-flock/products/scorched-earth-modelling-flock https://www.serious-play.co.uk/collections/standard-grass-tufts/products/pine-brown-2mm-standard-grass-tufts There's all sorts of other bits one there (I'm sure I've seen some black tufts, but couldn't find them when i looked today) and I've no doubt there are cheaper options, but it got the creative juices flowing for me, so thought I'd pass on the links in case you'd not seen them. Those look really good! I just might give them a go! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Rodrigues Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Maybe using black tea leaves? open one small bag and check if you like it... I've used this before on scorched bases... Also some good advice on the previous posts, put some small twigs, paint everything a very dark earth tone, then light drybrush with gray, just for accent and popping up the texture... Trust this helps AJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuneBrush Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 The quick and dirty way I'd tackle it would be to make the base up with twigs and other foresty bits. Then use a can of black spray (or an airbrush) and just dust over the top. Once dry go in with a light drybrush of orange and then pale grey to make it look like bits are still smouldering. This would need you to make the bases up without the models on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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