Tacobake
13 September 08 |  |
Rating: 10
WOW.
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Erik
07 July 06 |  |
Rating: 10
this was just really really, cool, maybe time to pay Groundforge a visit...
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manikmunky
14 January 06 |  |
Rating: 10
Great tip! For those who need something to try it on and don't want to buy the bases, use corks! Just cut a chunk the height u need, and pick bits of it off with ur fingers or plastic cutters until u like the effect, prime and as above!
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NINJAWIZARD
06 November 05 |  |
Rating: 10
As a matter of fact, you can still order these bases. I just got my order from Scott last week, and I got this exact base, among a few others.
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slannpriest
30 October 05 |  |
Rating: 10
Well since you cant buy those bases anymore I had to figure out for myself how to make something equivalent. Heres what I did and it worked perfectly.
-Buy a sheet of cork.
-Rip a chunk out in the shape you want. Circular being the obvious choice for most.
-glue smal rocks around the flat area at base. I used woodlandscenics.com Medium Ballast
-Cover medium ballast rocks with globs of varnish to help seal it in a little.
Paint using techniques outlined above.
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liam
31 July 05 |  |
Rating: 10
cool base,the best base i have ever seen.
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marineboy
28 April 05 |  |
Rating: 10
This is great, short, sweet and to the point! I'm gonna try this!
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eltharion 92
15 March 05 |  |
Rating: 10
super!
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Shadzar
25 February 05 |  |
Rating: 7
but what do you do if you dont have that "base as delivered". would be good to know how to make the texture of lava also. for those of us with nothing to paint, we can just look an hope to get somethiinng to try this on.
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Ironius
03 January 05 |  |
Rating: 10
Excellent! But what is that stuff in the highest picture...? :F
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Ironius
01 January 05 | |
Rating: 10
Definetly the best [and simpliest] !! My Typhus is gonna look more realistic now.. 
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EPStudios
14 December 04 |  |
Rating: 10
100% awesome.. Basing is definitely a section of my modeling that needs serious help. EPS
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Whoopdedo
13 December 04 |  |
Rating: 10
Very helpful! I'll be sure to try this! Let's see more of this kind of simplicity in all tutorials! Great job Klute!
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S.Ryerse
09 December 04 |  |
Rating: 10
I agree with the others that the simplicity of the tutorial is great and should yield a great base. As I paint more and more I find that the best way to make a figure pop is the base, and this technique will be a great help. Thanks a lot and I look forward to many more tips.
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Klute
03 December 04 |  |
Tim, that would not be in keeping with the "simpleness" idea of the article.Also if you want it to "glow" more than this you would need a bleeding bulb underneath.Its the lack of layers and the big contrast in colour that tricks the eye you see.Let the secret out now.
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timdps
02 December 04 | |
Rating: 8
To take this technique to the next level and really make the lava glow, use fluorescent yellow, orange and red instead of standard hobby colors.
The "reverse drybrush" (light to dark) paint sequence is
white primer
fluorescent yellow
fluorescent orange
fluorescent red
normal red
dark red
dark gray
black
This is the first piece I ever did using this technique: http://www.armorcast.com/terraform/picture/461l.jpg
Photo ain't great and does not really show how well it glows, but Steve Jackson picked it up at a GAMA show, looking for the light source underneath....
tim
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Dark Art
18 November 04 |  |
Rating: 9
easy to follow. great technique.
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beestieboy
17 November 04 |  |
Rating: 10
Ya know what? Bang for your buck, this tutorial is awesome! So simple, and yet so effective. I'll try that out for sure!
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Turelio
16 November 04 |  |
Rating: 10
Aaaah! Its so clever, and simple, and the results are terrific. Brilliant!
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jilted
14 November 04 |  |
Rating: 10
Perfect!
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Night Haunter
14 November 04 |  |
Rating: 10
Hell, this is great! If I ever paint a bloodthirster, I know how the base has to look like!
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hororus
12 November 04 |  |
Rating: 10
fantastic!!! I like it much
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Donga
03 November 04 |  |
Rating: 10
Bonza!
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Lunastaja
01 November 04 |  |
Rating: 10
Yeh, Great. I'm Going to test that right away.. It looks so simple, so maybe I can do it.
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lostsoul
31 October 04 |  |
Rating: 10
Looks so simple, though i'm sure its harder to get the right finish. I think i'll try this, cheers
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Klute
30 October 04 | |
Thanks everyone.And to think I wasnt sure about this.
I think there is a general lack of quick and simple tutorials at a time when there seems to be a lot of new mid-range painters visiting cmon.
Next, NMM for beginners.
Mark.
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minimart
30 October 04 |  |
Rating: 10
Aye caramba that is just what my simple mind needs right about now.....most excellent result with such simple techniques.....there is hope:0)
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gremlare
30 October 04 |  |
Rating: 10
Jesus, this rocks, and just in time for a mini I plan on painting! Thanks!
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Margo
30 October 04 |  |
Rating: 10
very, very nice! quick, simple and yet so effective. great stuff
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Dragonsreach
29 October 04 |  |
Rating: 10
Very simple, very effective, very nice. A truely realistic effect. Put this with a demonic mini for a real "Bling".
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SilAx
28 October 04 |  |
Rating: 10
amazing! Very simple
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HEIMDALLR
28 October 04 |  |
Rating: 10
Great, great, great!!! Fantastic and SIMPLE!!!
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Aragorns mate
27 October 04 |  |
Rating: 10
thats fantastic!! and so simple!! man your a genius!!
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LavronYor
27 October 04 |  |
Rating: 10
Excellent, I hope more people do these quick tuts. I love how step 4 looks like a big flattened Cheeto. Mmmm... Cheetos...
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Gin1906
27 October 04 |  |
Rating: 10
Great, easy tutorial! Wish I had had this when I did my demon sergeant, hmmm not even going to debase her and try this! maybe on my next one!
Thanks for such a simple technique.
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Calavera
27 October 04 |  |
Rating: 10
This will come in handy ! Yessiree.. very easy and nice.
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Kopf
27 October 04 |  |
Rating: 10
Thank you very much - quick, simple, GOOD!
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provoke me
26 October 04 | |
Rating: 10
wow! i think i will have to go and try this myself!.
outstanding job!
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Xavier
26 October 04 |  |
Rating: 10
Excellent article. Great technique. The format is exceptionall. Easy to read and understand.
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Nelson
26 October 04 |  |
Rating: 9
Wow, it's the kind of tutorial I like. Quick, simple, and with a good result. Thanks a lot, Mr. Klute
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Spacemunkie
26 October 04 |  |
Rating: 10
Superb work Mark! Nice base too 
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spike 92
26 October 04 |  |
Rating: 10
very cool! simple yet effective
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finn17
26 October 04 |  |
Rating: 10
Nice one Klute. It's amazing how the golden yellow looks progressively lighter in each successive shot.
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Modo
26 October 04 |  |
Rating: 10
Wow! That is a very, very simple method, and it seems to work none less than fantastic! Thankyou!
Good job with the article. Very simple
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Albert Moreto Font
26 October 04 |  |
Rating: 10
the final effect is really amazing!! maybe some varnish too? i dont know
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tidoco2222
26 October 04 |  |
Rating: 10
Excellent tutorial that I will definately give a go. Such a realistic effect in so few steps can't be bad.
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CUKIER
26 October 04 |  |
Rating: 10
Simple but great!
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Jas
26 October 04 |  |
Rating: 10
Awsome! This looks SO realistic! Amazing job Klute! Wanna try it myself now! Can ya get these bases in UK?
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U4Welcome
26 October 04 |  |
Rating: 10
Short, to the point, easy, and a nice result. A 10, definitely .
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TJeffers
26 October 04 |  |
Rating: 10
Excellent...just what I needed.
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tidoco2222
26 October 04 | |
Rating: 10
Mark that is a very neat idea and it does look very effective and is obviously very quick to achieve. It is definately something I will try.
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Medved
26 October 04 |  |
Rating: 9
spot on mark! nice simple technique thats lets us start to play with lighting effects. i can see shed loads of minis getting this treatment now.
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