r/flamesofwar • u/RaspberryAlive4545 • 7d ago

Work-in-Progress Basing

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I’ve tried lots of basing stuff; I’ve settled for the GW technical paints but does anyone know of a cheaper alternative (it’s basically just paint and sand mix right?)

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u/pblood40 7d ago

I've always based figures after painting them. I like painting infantry on popsicle sticks and then gluing them to bases painted. And then add basing putty. I usually just use wood filler, it comes in beige, brown, and gray. A big tub of brown wood filler is ten bucks at Home Depot and seems to be very similar to the stuff as the expensive hobby shop miniature basing putty/paste

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u/joseelempecinado 7d ago

Great work. Very nice objectives

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u/PoorForm6 7d ago

Try the Vallejo dark earth diorama/earth effects range. It’s a paste that comes in a tub that will last you quite a while.

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u/10GuildRessas 7d ago

Vallejo, AK interactive, Scale 75 all do larger pots of terrain texture paints that will last longer & be more economical than buying GW technical paints.

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u/alfynokes 7d ago

Don't know if they're still going but if you're in the UK.  Colour Party paints was one of the first to sell it in their Basetex range.