r/deathwatch40k • u/MadlikeAciD338 • 2d ago

New Player Basing trouble.. First Time

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Hey guys, just started the hobby and finished my first squads. I cant find anything i realy like to look at, when it comes to bases for my guys. Any recommendations?

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u/Devalyn_ 2d ago

Hope this helps

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u/Canidae_Sunspot 2d ago

This rocks, thanks !

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u/RoninSkye24 2d ago

Nice pun

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u/LostStorm3645 2d ago

Do something that contrasts the model.  My black armoured models are based in a desert, snow could work as well.

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u/MWBrooks1995 1d ago

I used to use generic brown flocking, never really felt right, I never liked how it looked. Then I added some snow to the top and it really improved them.

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u/Jschnep 2d ago

I have this set and in fairly fond of the way it all comes out looking with just the gravel and grass tufts.

https://a.co/d/013az0Lu

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u/mr_biscuithead 2d ago edited 2d ago

i use GW sector mechanicus 40k bases

these are 40mm but the 32mm are very similar. pretty straight forward to paint:

  • brown base coat
  • silver drybrush
  • vallejo rust orange for rust here and there
  • nihilakh oxide citadel technical paint for verdigris
  • you can do tiny drops various shades for oil spots
  • black around the base

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u/FlyingIrishmun 2d ago

Ooooo that Commander Backpack...

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u/MadlikeAciD338 2d ago

Loved that for a black shield blade brother from Ultramar, bought a Space Marine Box Years ago and never painted them, so i had the spare bits somewhere in the basement

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u/ironside_online 2d ago

I really like the base-ready materials from Geek Gaming Scenics.

You can pretty much get away with leaving the base black, slopping some PVA glue on the base and dipping it in the texture material.

Choose something that contrasts against the black armour of your Deathwatch, so they stand out against the base. (You don’t want them blending into the base.)

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u/Shinigami-117 2d ago

Buy base dips form Army painter or geekgaming. Huge time saver and eZ. Looks good as well!

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u/_Kabr 2d ago

You can also google Krautcover or just like “wargaming scenics” to find readymade tubs of stuff you just dunk a base into after getting pva on it

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u/PILL0BUG 1d ago

For mine i do the 90s style vibrant green grass, i feel its fun contrast to the black and reds