Design Base Theme
15 minutesChoose terrain type matching army or display setting.
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Choose terrain type matching army or display setting.
Spread texture medium and press small rocks into place.
Basecoat, wash, and drybrush terrain elements.
Apply PVA glue patches and press grass tufts.
Common terrain basing formulas.
| Theme | Base | Wash | Drybrush |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert | Tan | Sepia | Bone |
| Forest | Dark brown | Black | Light brown |
| Snow | White | Blue-grey | Pure white |
Do all bases at once — assembly line approach is 3x faster than one at a time.
A simple well-executed base beats an overcrowded elaborate one every time.
Superglue bonds skin instantly — keep debonder nearby when working with tufts.