SNow Bases

[earthpig23]

Trying to get the hang of snow bases.

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v446/earthpig28/snowbases.jpg

[Marshal Wilhelm]

Link:GW SNOW BASES

 

They look fine to me.

I like to paint the rim of the base. I chose Graveyard Earth, which happens to be what they used in C:SW.

 

If you can by your modelling products from a model train store, you'll get much, much more than if you bought GW. Don't worry if you already have bought GW stuff ~ I have to, and changed subsequently.

[chino]

Another cheap alternative is baking soda/bicarbonate soda. You could probably pick some up from a grocery store, or Costco/equivalent wholesale foods store. I prefer baking soda to snow flock just because there's a slight sparkle to it, much like real snow and it dries rock solid when you mix some with PVA glue and water.

 

I use a very peculiar method to achieve dirty snow bases. If you're familiar with hookahs, the coals used turn into a very very fine ash when burned. I cover the base in glue and dip the base in the ash. Let it settle for a few minutes and then 'wash' it with very diluted PVA - about 1:4 glue to water. It produces a slightly flatter base but the model doesn't look like its sinking into its surroundings. This has been the cheapest way to base my Wolves, simply because I already use the coals to smoke from my hookah! Win win, I guess.

[earthpig23]

Link:GW SNOW BASES

 

They look fine to me.

I like to paint the rim of the base. I chose Graveyard Earth, which happens to be what they used in C:SW.

 

If you can by your modelling products from a model train store, you'll get much, much more than if you bought GW. Don't worry if you already have bought GW stuff ~ I have to, and changed subsequently.

 

I think we have a model train store here in town so will def. check that out thanks

 

 

Another cheap alternative is baking soda/bicarbonate soda. You could probably pick some up from a grocery store, or Costco/equivalent wholesale foods store. I prefer baking soda to snow flock just because there's a slight sparkle to it, much like real snow and it dries rock solid when you mix some with PVA glue and water.

 

I use a very peculiar method to achieve dirty snow bases. If you're familiar with hookahs, the coals used turn into a very very fine ash when burned. I cover the base in glue and dip the base in the ash. Let it settle for a few minutes and then 'wash' it with very diluted PVA - about 1:4 glue to water. It produces a slightly flatter base but the model doesn't look like its sinking into its surroundings. This has been the cheapest way to base my Wolves, simply because I already use the coals to smoke from my hookah! Win win, I guess.

 

 

The "Snow" is baking soda. the one on the left is just glue then dip the one on the right is mixed baking soda with water making a paste. The baking soda worked out better than i thought. Now to get the hang of static grass ha ha ha

 

I am def. familiar with hookahs and thats a great tip I will try that got plenty of charcoal here.

[Hoghead]

Link:GW SNOW BASES

 

They look fine to me.

I like to paint the rim of the base. I chose Graveyard Earth, which happens to be what they used in C:SW.

 

If you can by your modelling products from a model train store, you'll get much, much more than if you bought GW. Don't worry if you already have bought GW stuff ~ I have to, and changed subsequently.

 

Yep, model train stores are a must for buying modeling tools and certain scenery supplies. Cheaper too.

[LoneWulfen]

Trying to get the hang of snow bases.

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v446/earthpig28/snowbases.jpg

 

Is the fully completed one done with Blue tiger camo on it's gun?

[Rhellion]

I use resin bases ("Desert Wasteland") painted white to be snow. Add some GF9 snow flock.

 

http://i46.tinypic.com/316x5xs.jpg

[earthpig23]

Trying to get the hang of snow bases.

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v446/earthpig28/snowbases.jpg

 

Is the fully completed one done with Blue tiger camo on it's gun?

 

yeah I was painting and my son wanted me to do blue tiger camo and since it was just a AOBR practice one to learn how to paint I went ahead and tried it out.

[earthpig23]

Trying to get the hang of snow bases.

 

Is the fully completed one done with Blue tiger camo on it's gun?

 

 

yeah its blue tiger camo my son asked me to do it while I was painiting it

 

I use resin bases ("Desert Wasteland") painted white to be snow. Add some GF9 snow flock.

 

http://i46.tinypic.com/316x5xs.jpg

 

I like the look of that one. will have to check out a couple resin base places as well

[Muller]

My tutorial for snow bases.

 

http://minisfromvalhall.blogspot.com/2009/...s-tutorial.html

 

Examples of how mine look when done:

 

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rNLz60BsR1I/SykwqscvM8I/AAAAAAAAABg/GD-fbbMbZws/s1600/IMG_4828.JPG

 

http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/SWE_B...dTakeTwo002.jpg

 

http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/SWE_B...dTakeTwo003.jpg

 

Enjoy

[earthpig23]

My tutorial for snow bases.

 

http://minisfromvalhall.blogspot.com/2009/...s-tutorial.html

 

Examples of how mine look when done:

 

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rNLz60BsR1I/SykwqscvM8I/AAAAAAAAABg/GD-fbbMbZws/s1600/IMG_4828.JPG

 

http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/SWE_B...dTakeTwo002.jpg

 

http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/SWE_B...dTakeTwo003.jpg

 

Enjoy

 

 

thanks man going to try this for sure.

 

now about that blood........lol

[Ulriks Minion]

I hate doing bases so i just paint them white haha :o

[Muller]

My tutorial for snow bases.

 

http://minisfromvalhall.blogspot.com/2009/...s-tutorial.html

 

Examples of how mine look when done:

 

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rNLz60BsR1I/SykwqscvM8I/AAAAAAAAABg/GD-fbbMbZws/s1600/IMG_4828.JPG

 

http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/SWE_B...dTakeTwo002.jpg

 

http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/SWE_B...dTakeTwo003.jpg

 

Enjoy

 

 

thanks man going to try this for sure.

 

now about that blood........lol

 

What about the blood? :P

[earthpig23]

My tutorial for snow bases.

 

http://minisfromvalhall.blogspot.com/2009/...s-tutorial.html

 

Examples of how mine look when done:

 

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_rNLz60BsR1I/SykwqscvM8I/AAAAAAAAABg/GD-fbbMbZws/s1600/IMG_4828.JPG

 

http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/SWE_B...dTakeTwo002.jpg

 

http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y27/SWE_B...dTakeTwo003.jpg

 

Enjoy

 

 

thanks man going to try this for sure.

 

now about that blood........lol

 

What about the blood? :P

 

 

ha ha ha tips brother tips for a young pup in the fang! :)

Like the look of it. what did you use? checked your blog and didnt see anything on it unless u missed it.

[Muller]

ha ha ha tips brother tips for a young pup in the fang! :)

Like the look of it. what did you use? checked your blog and didnt see anything on it unless u missed it.

 

It's in the blog, you prob. missed it, the post is called "Blood for the bl...no wait" or something similar :P

[earthpig23]

ha ha ha tips brother tips for a young pup in the fang! :tu:

Like the look of it. what did you use? checked your blog and didnt see anything on it unless u missed it.

 

It's in the blog, you prob. missed it, the post is called "Blood for the bl...no wait" or something similar :P

 

 

found it must have just read too fast. thanks man

[Muller]

Anytime