My Warhammer Bases SUCKED, Until I Tried THIS

Bases are essential part of every warhammer miniature. But how can you paint great bases for your models, if you are a beginner mini painter?

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[regentcid]

"After failing with this miniature..."

Proceeds to present a mini better than my centerpiece models.

[hobbithubby]

I started approaching basing like miniature dioramas that would tell a story when the army is put together. That mindset really helped elevate my base game.

[benweinberg]

Another factor that doesn't get discussed too much, but is really easy to visualize is "framing" your mini with complementary angles on your basing elements. In this example the log branch, even more so after the little lichen added at the end, create a sort of triangle that guides the eye from the front of the base to the model like a V formation. The backwards sweep of the branches also makes the mini's dynamic, lunging pose feel more forward leaning and fast and both branches match the shape of her hair and knives curving backwards

[tjans]

At least once through each one of your videos, there is a moment that makes me chuckle. This one did not disappoint.

[toddmooney]

As usual, a great video. The humor makes your videos some of my favorites to watch.

[BarokaiRein]

Personally I think that one of the most important parts to sell a base is to bring the base up to the model.

Like if your model is running in a swampy forest why are her boots so clean?

[thirdimpact]

i recently started some classic catachans, and really wanted the bases to stand out since the older models were a bit lacking, and i found that having a good amount of variation in vegetation, mud and dirt and hardscape really made them sell that look better than ive ever got before.

[kjgfgzfxchhg]

Wtf?!?!? I just searched for base tips. You are a savior

[gomezzara_creative]

Another great video zumikito! Thank you so much!!!

[chester]

Zumikito calling us out for staring at the buns, BUT who painted those great buns to begin with 🤔

[jeffholt]

I've watched quite a few of your early vehicle and monster videos but never realised how good a figure painter you are! In terms of your basing, apart from the Krieg base being oversized (I called this out before you confessed!), I think it looks great....

[trollbite.miniatures]

nice base! i've always superglued tufts without any problems

[aristotle]

This is something I agree with Luke from Geek Gaming: it seems like a redundant waste to paint over flock and grass and other natural materials when they already look natural. Sure, paint the texture paste, but the stick already looks like a stick, the grass already looked like grass, and the rocks already looked like rocks. Sure if you want to highlight some areas, or make it look mossy, go for it. It might have saved some time to keep most of the natural color as well.

[Izzyspaintingworkshop]

Great video as always! I find bases challenging too, and this video will be a help!

[kyphos]

As a dnd player that always looks for cheap alternatives for vegetation, aquarium plants work great.
Also, I don't see a problem with using a larger base like you did at first but I would suggest a more diorama like approach, elevating the base to the model with some dry bushes or taller rock formations so the mini looks like it's living in a place.

[johanneslichterfeld]

Great Zumikito. I love your Basetutorial

[XYZdude]

I still say that the base from the Krieger is really good, just a little plain. And did you know that gw now has a 28.5 mm base? I think it would look better then that 32mm

[naphaneal]

I build the base seperately from the mini and mark the spots, where the mini will be placed, then prime both. This way I avoid priming over.

[AoSCoach]

👏such a great video. Always trying to level up my basing and youve given me a few ideas

[TomNicholson]

Best basing video I've seen in ages 👌🏼