What are some ways of making scenic bases?
Scenic bases are all about texture to what is otherwise a rather bland part of the model. You don’t want something too elaborate, or it will detract from the model itself. Make the base before you do any priming. Use modeling putty, and build up the groundwork, either by sculpting some sort of flagstones, or just natural rock (easily done by bashing the putty with a small rock). It’s easiest to do this before the miniature is attached – press it into the putty while it’s still wet. Then add some small stones or smashed brick, and some fine flock, for extra texture – attach these with white glue (PVA) or superglue. You might also add some small extras, like a skull, a discarded helmet or a weapon. Then proceed to the painting stage. Note that it’s usually easier to paint the base before the rest of the model, although this is a matter of personal taste.
