Kolgrim DeathHowl Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 What type of Cork board/tiles do you guys use for bases, want to actually make some decent bases for my minis. Looking on Amazon, just don't want to buy something that doesn't work, tips would be appreciated! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359199-cork-board-for-bases/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bung Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 You can get bigger sheets in hardware stores like 0,5 m x 1 m. I use 4 mm and 10 mm sheets Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359199-cork-board-for-bases/#findComment-5407566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kolgrim DeathHowl Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 Cool think I'll hit up the hardware store and check for some cool things for bases. First time actually making a good effort for bases with my old army back in the early 2000s all I did was paint the base green with some green sand. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359199-cork-board-for-bases/#findComment-5407573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranulf Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 5mm Cork Sheets are a pretty versatile material for basing and you can probably find them at a local arts and craft store. GreenStuffWorld also carries them: Cork Sheet 5mm These are some WIP Cyberwolves I based with 5mm sheet: -Ran Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359199-cork-board-for-bases/#findComment-5407596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kolgrim DeathHowl Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 Sounds good, that Green Stuff place has alot of cool stuff. I live in the states though so it might be better for me to just look elsewhere for now. Edit: But it does have alot of the things I want so if I can't find the stuff at any of the local shops I'll just order from there. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359199-cork-board-for-bases/#findComment-5407613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halandaar Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 I tend to buy packs of cheap cork coasters from eBay and rip those up. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359199-cork-board-for-bases/#findComment-5407698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fajita Fan Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Go to Walmart in the office supply aisle where they have the dry erase boards, you can usually find 12"x12" packs. I just bought some the other day. You asked for tips so here ya go:Use superglue to apply a broken off piece to your base then break off the edges to fit your base. This will let you decide your edges as you go. Use a pin vice to drill one or two holes into a model (maybe one per foot) and push a paperclip segment into there. Protip: do NOT use your good clippers to cut paperclips, they're far harder than you think and they ding up those nice clippers. Jam your pinned model into the base to decide positioning. Turn it till you get the look and forward edge you want. Get a big glop of superglue on the feet and pins of your model, push them in, then apply push your model into the cork. The superglue will help seal up the cork around the feet so it doesn't break apart on you and will run into the cracks. If you have sharper corners of cork sticking out then superglue those too, it will help keep them from breaking up as you handle the model. When you start spraying the model you'll probably notice the primer covers the model much quicker than the base. Do NOT keep spraying, just use more paint on the cork. If you keep spraying till you get perfect coverage on the cork you're going to get way too much primer on the model. <-- personal experience Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359199-cork-board-for-bases/#findComment-5407919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kolgrim DeathHowl Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 Sounds good thank you for the tips! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359199-cork-board-for-bases/#findComment-5408129 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verux Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 If you want to break up the cork board texture use a thin layer of modeling paste on top to create a more stone slab look. I tend to think it breaks up the repetition and looks more natural. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/359199-cork-board-for-bases/#findComment-5409673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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