Grimtooth Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 I posted this in the PCA forums and barely got a nibble. Since most if not all of you have done runes at some point, maybe you could help me out. http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s89/Grimtooth_photos/base2.jpg http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s89/Grimtooth_photos/base1.jpg After ink wash to try and get some depth to the runes: http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s89/Grimtooth_photos/base3.jpg I need some way to make the runes come up from the rock. Maybe skull white edge the letters? Enchanted blue, ice blue, white highlight then with a super fine brush? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213656-resin-base/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 I guess the question is, what or who is going to be using that nice base? for me, it all depends on the mini itself. For contrast reasons... you don't want the runes to take away from the mini or vice versa. Does that make sense? I like the ice blue on blue/grey space wolves. I usually go red runes with pre-heresy colored wolves Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213656-resin-base/#findComment-2542421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimtooth Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 I guess the question is, what or who is going to be using that nice base? for me, it all depends on the mini itself. For contrast reasons... you don't want the runes to take away from the mini or vice versa. Does that make sense? I like the ice blue on blue/grey space wolves. I usually go red runes with pre-heresy colored wolves That is one base of 30 for my GH packs. So you are looking at a normal troop base. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213656-resin-base/#findComment-2542432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growler67 Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Perhaps a darker wash/ink to fill in the runes. Something mossy without having to go with black. Then re-use the stone color with slight higlights to emphisize the contrast and highlight then. With the darker mossy growth within the runes they should stand out nicely without being over-done like they might if you use black, Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213656-resin-base/#findComment-2542456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 well since you have 30 pieces, I don't see why you cant do a few test pieces to help you decide. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213656-resin-base/#findComment-2542488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CainTheHunter Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Perhaps a darker wash/ink to fill in the runes. Something mossy without having to go with black. Then re-use the stone color with slight higlights to emphisize the contrast and highlight then. With the darker mossy growth within the runes they should stand out nicely without being over-done like they might if you use black, Exactly what I was going to suggest. You have to wash the runes - and only them - with Bada black now, in order to make them stand out. Then just highlight the stones with lighter shades of grey, moving towards extreme highight with pure white. That should to the trick, providing You just want some darker runes to be barely visible. If You are going for glowing blue or red ones, then it is a whole another story. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213656-resin-base/#findComment-2542493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimtooth Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 So ended up finishing my first set of bases: http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s89/Grimtooth_photos/2010-10-21_22-17-20_917.jpg Here are some close up shots: http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s89/Grimtooth_photos/2010-10-21_22-17-48_210.jpg http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s89/Grimtooth_photos/2010-10-21_22-18-04_421.jpg Still working on what I am going to do about the runes. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213656-resin-base/#findComment-2542510 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CainTheHunter Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 On flat surfaces they look good already. You might think about a careful application of Sepia or Ogryn Flesh wash on the runes, to give them some worn-down weathered look. The stones generally still ask for some extreme highlight with white, using a flat brush probably with all to nothing left on it - I usually wipe it several times accross my palm to see how much paint is left. If barely no paint touches my skin, then it's good to go. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213656-resin-base/#findComment-2542539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsavong Lah Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Those are some sexy bases—where did you get them? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213656-resin-base/#findComment-2542563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CainTheHunter Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Those are some sexy bases—where did you get them? These are from Secret Weapon Miniatures. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213656-resin-base/#findComment-2542567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsavong Lah Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Fantastic, thanks. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213656-resin-base/#findComment-2542571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimtooth Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 On flat surfaces they look good already. You might think about a careful application of Sepia or Ogryn Flesh wash on the runes, to give them some worn-down weathered look. The stones generally still ask for some extreme highlight with white, using a flat brush probably with all to nothing left on it - I usually wipe it several times accross my palm to see how much paint is left. If barely no paint touches my skin, then it's good to go. Yea, after the wash I realized that I would need to hitt them again with skull white. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213656-resin-base/#findComment-2542770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulweih Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Very nice bases indeed brother, keep up the good work! ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213656-resin-base/#findComment-2543367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slmellon Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 They look good brother. I dont see them needing any pop, unless the photos make them look better. Maybe making the runes "glow" on the Rune Priest's base would be cool. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213656-resin-base/#findComment-2543410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimtooth Posted October 24, 2010 Author Share Posted October 24, 2010 They look good brother. I dont see them needing any pop, unless the photos make them look better. Maybe making the runes "glow" on the Rune Priest's base would be cool. Yea, my rune priest in TDA gets the nice big runic base which will get some extra attention. My rune priest in PA will get on of the smaller runic bases with the same attention. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213656-resin-base/#findComment-2544213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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