evilmittens Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 I am thinking of using Argellian Earth for basing. I want to use it before gluing the models down. Using super glue to glue the mini down strong enough? Otherwise I'll do up the base and carve spots for the feet. Or maybe pin them down but really do t want to do that. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352792-basing-question/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtle Discord Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Never glue something directly to a painted surface or the bond will only ever be as strong as the paint to the surface. Agrellian Earth, in particular, will flake away somewhat easily and the models will likely pop right off with just a bit of pressure. It takes some time and effort but I'd pin them to make absolutely sure they'd stay put. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352792-basing-question/#findComment-5226365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilmittens Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 Ok will do, thank you. Now to figure out how to pin. I get the concept, but how to line up with base. Thanks for the help Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352792-basing-question/#findComment-5226371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gederas Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Ok will do, thank you. Now to figure out how to pin. I get the concept, but how to line up with base. Thanks for the help Drill into the feet of the model, insert pin. Put paint onto the tip of the pins, poke onto base, see where the paint is and drill there. This is called "spotting the dot" and makes pinning a breeze. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352792-basing-question/#findComment-5226392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilmittens Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 Nice thank you very much! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352792-basing-question/#findComment-5226404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzdougs Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Another alternative is to trace around the feet of the model (without glueing it to the base) and then leaving the foot print clear when you put on the Agrellian Earth. Kind of like this: So I just held the bike on the base in the position that I wanted it to be and then used my other hand to paint around where the bike's tire would attach to the base. When it came to adding the texture I just made sure not to get any PVA glue where the bike would attach. And voila! I used this method on all of my Alpha Legion and Sons of Horus, and I think the same method could work pretty well with Agrellian Earth. Hope this helps :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352792-basing-question/#findComment-5227642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Rohr Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I use wall patch to give the bases some natural unevenness, and press the feet of the model into the plaster while its still soft. This is a good way to give power armor weight as well, but if you cant press clear to the hard part of the base its best to pin them in as well, since the patch beneath the foot can flake off (because of the super glue) if the model falls over. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352792-basing-question/#findComment-5227893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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