old git Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Previous armies of mine have had their bases themed; desert, hive etc. Whilst looking good (if I do say so myself) they are pretty specific as to what they look good on. Consequently they look a little out of place when playing on other terrain. Any suggestions for a basing method that can look good on a variety of playing surfaces/terrain types? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349771-basing-suggestions/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vykes Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 -ponders- maybe some clear acrylic discs? There's a few places that sell them. It does run the risk of scratching the underside and not looking as great in time, but simple clear acrylic pinned in place and glued by a single bit of plastic glue would solve the issue there. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349771-basing-suggestions/#findComment-5150583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzdougs Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 I think urban rubble style bases fit fairly well with a lot of different boards. You could go with the clear bases suggested by Vykes. Personally I think that they look tacky and lazy, but plenty of people use them :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349771-basing-suggestions/#findComment-5150596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
old git Posted August 22, 2018 Author Share Posted August 22, 2018 Probably should have mentioned, the figures for my WIP army (Primaris) are already on their bases. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349771-basing-suggestions/#findComment-5150599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maschinenpriester Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 I always go with a mix of urban rubble, pieces of scrap metal and mud. This fits most boards (urban, forest, meadow, trenches, underhive, space hulk etc) basically everything exept snow and desert Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349771-basing-suggestions/#findComment-5150803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Lightstar Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 I have one army where I've used clear acrylic bases and the level of abuse you get for it is ridiculous. Even from people with unpainted black bases with just some smudging from the model's feet on. I only used them as I wanted to finish the army before deciding on the bases and then do all the bases at the same time so they looked consistent. I now keep them out of protest. Failing that, typically the more neutral grey/brown shades are the best as they tend not to clash with anything. StormVermin Fur, Rhinox Hide and Dryad Bark are inoffensive. Rik Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/349771-basing-suggestions/#findComment-5151172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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