A little while back a follower of mine on Instagram asked me how I base my miniatures so I put together a little tutorial to share with anyone curious.
There are two parts to a painted miniature when it’s on the gaming table. There’s the miniature itself, then there’s the base.
Depending on the scale and how the miniature is represented in the game both parts are essential to a jaw-dropping gorgeous army. Most of us may be able to recall instances of walking around convention halls, tournament tables, or gaming clubs and seeing that almost gorgeous army. I say almost because every so often one of the two aforementioned parts is a bit below the standard set by the other part.
Taking a trip down memory lane I’d have to say that more often it’s the bases that suffer at the expense of the miniatures themselves. Fair enough. The miniature is typically where observers focus their time and energy, complimenting the painter appropriately on a job well done. Nice bases tend to be an afterthought.
Speaking for myself here, that’s the order I prioritized my focus when I began painting miniatures — miniature first and basing second. For those of you looking to take your basing a step further, I humbly offer my process in the hopes that someone out there can find it helpful. The process below is how I base my armies for temperate climates.
Great article. I use “Nutmeg Brown” too!