BLACK FRIDAY! WOO! Lots of things are happening at Miniac HQ so here's the big Black Friday post explaining it all: 1. Everything on my webstore is 20% off (even the new stuff). This will be the first time items like The Duchess and the digital course for The Duchess will be on sale since they came out. The same is true for the podcast merch! To get 20% off on teespring, you need to type the coupon code "TUP2020" in at checkout. 2. I have a new shirt and it's not black (for all 3 people that have asked for a nonblack shirt). It represents how your backlog is always trying to literally murder you. 3. The podcast has a new shirt and it's a glorious homage to tendies! 4. I have a PDF guide on how to paint The Duchess! This is great if you aren't sure if the digital course is for you, and you want a smaller investment. 5. International Shipping is cheaper on orders under 1lb! Store: miniac.co/ Podcast: teespring.com/stores/trapped-under-plastic
@herald0fmanwe3 жыл бұрын
Just bought the pdf, and I have to say the production quality is top notch! Worth it for the first few pages of technique descriptions alone. I hope it sells well and you consider doing the occasional pdf guide for mini painting in the future.
@dannyeccles18943 жыл бұрын
Hang on, did you say that a static grass applicator is a crazy buy? Didn't you recently purchase a plastic cutter thingy? That you admitted you'll hardly use on your recent trapped under plastic? I picked up a small one for doing bases for around £20, I'm not sure what that is in dollars, but I doubt it's as much as you've spent on some of your toys.
@dannyeccles18943 жыл бұрын
The static applicator I have is the PECO SCENE PSG-3 Pro grass precision applicator. Cheap, and perfect for bases. I put a straightened out paper clip in the crocodile clip to help get the charge where you need it. Highly recommend if you can get it that side of the pond.
@ErgonomicChair Жыл бұрын
I will say one thing, a Dremel would have made a lot of this WAY faster haha. They look awesomet hough. But also... imma make rims dirty, I am bucking the trend. HECK clean base rims.
@jamesbruce19753 жыл бұрын
I love the miniature painter mentality - "I shall gather mud, paint it black, and repaint it like mud... genius!" :D
@ReidyReid3 жыл бұрын
Yeah the thing is though the ‘real look’ makes the model look fake and like it doesn’t belong in the world it’s in.
@Ninjat1263 жыл бұрын
Cows don't look like cows on miniature bases. You have to use horses.
@coalitionofrob4363 жыл бұрын
Or paint wood to look like wood
@Paladin3273 жыл бұрын
@@Drew17181. as for dirt, i’ve seen people mix dirt from their back yard with a beige tile grout to lighten the color as needed.
@nielsje302 жыл бұрын
So true 😆 Yet also makes sense. In miniature, that real stuff just looks... odd, in that scale. But yeah I've taken white things, coated them black, and then worked my layers and brushing up until the final layer was... white again 😛
@cadedooley4603 жыл бұрын
Hey Scott! I’m not the best painter, nor am I really a comment type of guy. I’m sure you won’t ever see this but I just wanted to say thank you! You’ve really taught me how to paint and you probably had no idea but I’m a huge fan! Keep it moist lol
@GoobertownHobbies3 жыл бұрын
Love this series broski. These are some most worthy bases!
@minimishapsgames8943 жыл бұрын
"Winging it just like you might be." More true than you know, lol. These are phenomenal, thanks for yet another incredible vid!
@ErraticSteel093 жыл бұрын
Miniac: "I'm not going to use the airbrush" *Uses airbrush in the first shot of painting* (I know it's just priming, just thought it was funny)
@tommypiwonka90043 жыл бұрын
lmao the moment i saw that i rushed to the comments
@yuvrajahluwalia11323 жыл бұрын
@@tommypiwonka9004 exactly, i did the same
@jeremiahbachmann39013 жыл бұрын
Just like when terrain makers say they aren't using fancy tools, then make everything with a hot wire cutter.
@archdeluxe2903 жыл бұрын
@@jeremiahbachmann3901 ugh, like when cooking channels use STOVES! Not everyone has fancy tools like that!
@kenwiggins45433 жыл бұрын
People who don't paint the rims of their bases a solid colour emit some real chaotic energy.
@Slenkamure3 жыл бұрын
it amazes me how people get so uppity about the base rim not being black, mine are all red because i can't see for shit anymore and it is easier to spot my guys on the table. people get annoyed by this
@mityakiselev3 жыл бұрын
I started with Citadel models, and they always make the rim this brown colour, so I always make them brown out of habit
@angrybonk52383 жыл бұрын
Miniac: the tale of the moist black rim.
@johnacton40773 жыл бұрын
I've been doing this a lot thanks to your videos. I ignore them entirely lol. But I have been trying to practice basing more and more. Throwing stuff together and using more and more tools and materials I wouldnt normally dare touch. Thanks for the inspiration Scott!
@OggyOggyBuilds3 жыл бұрын
That blood bowl theme base couldn't have come at a better time. Just ordered my first team
@AVspectre3 жыл бұрын
Was checking the new starter set out tonight myself...
@ReddCrystal3 жыл бұрын
Oh thank heavens, another base video. You may remember me from the others, these are the best for figuring out how to base my minis (none of which I am certain of anymore). This is an awesome series.
@8BitJesus3 жыл бұрын
You might need a PSA about using paper towels on super glue, at 11:24 or so your paper towel starts to smoke (wisps are at the bottom of the screen), it can potentially burn people/set on fire
@EonsOfBattle3 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah always love a good basing video! 😁
@jherazob3 жыл бұрын
Extremely nice and usable, i like this series! One thing about the static grass: get an empty herb shaker from the kitchen, but look for one that has the big holes. Wash it well and fill it with the grass, and shake it on the base/terrain with glue already on it, from a height. On the way down many of the fibers will straighten up and end up standing. *Still* not as nice as an actual applicator but works better than just with hands. And for the tube city base, for us cheapskates, while you *can* get a lifetime supply of styrene on a plastics supplies place for the price of a small sheet on a hobby store, you can do this on the cheap with cereal box card, drinking straws and the bodies of q-tips.
@infinite133903 жыл бұрын
I am so behind you on the clean base rim. So nice to have that crispy finish.
@southerngrey3 жыл бұрын
I'm feeling the videos more since you've been doing them because you like them. It's not always my feel, but I get more out of them. Thank you for the infotainment.
@conrad7623 жыл бұрын
Definitely getting some of those gems for treasure chest bases great idea
@Preparation983 жыл бұрын
Wow the Samurai Champloo Cut reference is unreal, just locking in my fav youtube content vreator for mini's.
@moosehat23 жыл бұрын
The swamp one was superb! It might be a lil much for some WarHammer dudes but it was like a mini diorama!
@ForrTheXP3 жыл бұрын
Aesthetically I love the Dragon's Lair the most. It's simple and really gets the point across Conceptually I love the football turf base. I don't even play Blood Bowl and I knew exactly what that base was for and additionally I've never seen anyone do that before!
@TheBuskingRyan3 жыл бұрын
The Dragon Lair Base looks awesome ! I'm definitelly going to steal that when I get to paint the Dragons from Reaper Bones 5 Kickstarter !
@MonsieurPopu3 жыл бұрын
basing is my favorite part. Thanks Scott, great ideas.
@thekraden043 жыл бұрын
Scott, I just noticed that you weren't naming the paints you were using and wanted to let you know that I appreciate that! Too many people get hung up on getting the exact same paint, and I think this helps fight that, so thanks!
@Qudaci3 жыл бұрын
Hey Scott, were you thinking about making a video about putting some minis onto those bases? :)
@pepiart14133 жыл бұрын
I am loving this display base series! Your story telling abilities and creativity really shine with each one, can’t wait for MORE 💎
@Jeremy-uk3kq3 жыл бұрын
I'm always pumped to do stuff after I hear "Paint! More! Minis!". Thanks for the good content as always!
@YourprogrammingnetworkCoUk3 жыл бұрын
I would really love to see a video on creating cool 40mm objective markers. I’ve been trying to search for videos on making some and struggling to find something other than banners or horizontal space marines. Please please please
@GMAtank3 жыл бұрын
Your basing always inspire me Scott for Paint to Life. I used to ignore the bases but it's like two minis in one! =p
@kevinhendriksjeuh3 жыл бұрын
MOAR BASING VIDEOS! They're so freaking cool!
@tacticalbutter45743 жыл бұрын
Eyyyy bases great timing
@AVspectre3 жыл бұрын
I love creative base vids. They are like teeny tiny dioramas and introduce me to new ideas and techniques that can be applied beyond bases.Thanks!
@Pyre0013 жыл бұрын
Those nail-art gems look really good. Gotta pick some of those up to make a nice dragon hoard.
@philipjackson76703 жыл бұрын
Razor technique awesome. Will definitely use this when I get some Blood Bowl minis. Keep up the awesome work mate.
@trenchcharger09823 жыл бұрын
These bases look really nice and cool congratulations and keep on going
@seanclarke80153 жыл бұрын
Another bases video! Love it! You could release 20 of them and I would love them and keep coming back to them.
@thelizardmen83313 жыл бұрын
Amazing bases
@anthonygonzalez90753 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see your talents on a snow base concept!
@EricsHobbyWorkshop3 жыл бұрын
It looked like all the dirt on the football pitch disappeared when you sprayed it with superglue thin 😂. Whats the name of that circle cutter you used to cut the styrene? It looks cool
@Miniac3 жыл бұрын
It's the "olfa rotary circle cutter". Hi eric!
@sebastiang.50323 жыл бұрын
Love the razored lawn. 🐺❤️
@KalebSmart3 жыл бұрын
Each of these bases looked pretty good in the intro, but seeing the transition made them way better. Tons of little bits that I didn't notice until I saw you do them. Also, I love how you're just holding a smoking paper towel after soaking up the super glue for the dragon's hoard base. Random craft smoke, nothing to see here
@sibldave3 жыл бұрын
Loved this 🖤 perfect black rim every time for me.
@benrichardson5662 Жыл бұрын
That trick with the beard trimmer is so clever!
@Thornsworks3 жыл бұрын
Recently ordered Bloodbowl 2020 and that looks like such a fun way to do the bases! I'm set!
@harrybeet57453 жыл бұрын
The nail art gems idea is rad af!
@Vanye1113 жыл бұрын
Nail art gems. Brilliant!
@Zer0Crow3 жыл бұрын
I love your basing videos, they're always cool to see different takes on them! Do you think you could do one for interesting Industrial stuff on your next Four Bases video? I'd love to see your take on them and use it for inspiration for my own work armys
@Miniac3 жыл бұрын
Tube city seems pretty industrial to me. Are you looking for something else?
@Zer0Crow3 жыл бұрын
@@Miniac Yeah! Tube City's is great, and definitely something I'll use as reference. My original comment was more along the lines of thinking about something "within a hive city's production assembly line" or a factory: rusted grating and half-working machine parts or switchboards full of wires and pipes with an absurd amount of valves. Something along the lines of the new Dark Tide atmosphere of "in urban enemy territory" if that makes sense? Also: #paintthemrimsblack
@Miniac3 жыл бұрын
@@Zer0Crow I gotcha! Urban decay, I like it. I'm also VERY into that hashtag
@chrisreich33 жыл бұрын
AMAZING bases! Great work as always!
@bryanharris53783 жыл бұрын
hacks
@trenchcharger09823 жыл бұрын
HERESY I SAY HERESY I'VE SEEN CHRISTOPHER REICH MAKING DEALS WITH THE CHAOS GODS
@chrisreich33 жыл бұрын
@@trenchcharger0982 Xenos til we all die
@alessiodecarolis3 жыл бұрын
Love these bases, expecially the industrial & swamp ones, the latter could be perfect without the trunk for a not-witcher figure!
@largefren8433 жыл бұрын
Was just watching the snow base video. Spoopy
@SigfridSWE3 жыл бұрын
Awesome as always Scott! 👍🏻😊
@andrewmarkowski3083 жыл бұрын
I love this series! Can you please continue it? Like a new episode every now and then?
@Miniac3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, absolutely. I love doing it!
@the_real_shoes3 жыл бұрын
I love all your videos but I think the basing ones might be my favorites
@redhotswing3 жыл бұрын
I love your basing videos, Scott!
@BlackMagicCraftOfficial3 жыл бұрын
That new shirt design is sick! Too bad it's the wrong colour.
@Miniac3 жыл бұрын
😭😭😭
@IForgotMyUsername50003 жыл бұрын
I’m confused
@mystrangebrain92403 жыл бұрын
Nice like the pipe base.
@RyanEdwardsVA3 жыл бұрын
Holy shit that swamp base. Ooh that water. Hoo baby. Gonna have no problem keeping it moist over here for quite some time
@natmorse-noland91333 жыл бұрын
Using nail art gems is brilliant! Thanks for the tip. 😁
@3ratsinatrenchcoat6053 жыл бұрын
Awesome. I'm definitely ordering some nail art gems. Never even thought of using stuff like that :D
@TheRealBarlarke3 жыл бұрын
I love these videos my man
@nickrogers31113 жыл бұрын
football field base is genius, I've never seen that before with the white line, so easy but so perfect 👌
@Chrollo_Lucilfer3 жыл бұрын
Retro green bases are the way to go!!!!
@RyanAndrewEdwards3 жыл бұрын
Oh man those nail art gems look sooooo good on that base Scott! Solid solid bases, these are my favorite videos of yours.
@Breland19763 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Base trim that is not clean throws off the whole mini. Preach brother, preach.
@califax5123 жыл бұрын
Love base videos! More please!
@levibruner44063 жыл бұрын
New sub. That swamp base though 👏. I'm inspired to make one just to put a donkey on... ma very own swamp donkey! LMAO. Love your vids man, hope you keep them coming for a long time
@waaaghmaster19583 жыл бұрын
Always love your basing vids
@myleshanson423 жыл бұрын
That Dragon's Hoard base is incredible. I'm truly inspired to use this for my own pieces, I love it!
@spooksshow94543 жыл бұрын
Huge fan Scott! Was wondering if you could ever do a walk through for painting in sub assembly. Sigmar death models have some nightmare tight details
@paulgarrison3 жыл бұрын
Crisp base-rims, my dude!
@nevanoconnell33563 жыл бұрын
It is a good day when Miniac uploads. A really good day
@Quick-Silver2063 жыл бұрын
Your talent never ceases to amaze me and this stuff is incredibly inspiring. Thank you!
@pwnguin43 жыл бұрын
Hi Scott, I’m eagerly awaiting my Blood Bowl set, and I’ve been trying to brainstorm how to make a cool turf for my teams, and your video came in at the PERFECT time. Thanks so much, and keep on doing what you’re doing!
@umbrawolf9503 жыл бұрын
Reallllly liked that swamp base I must say.
@timothypaul89833 жыл бұрын
Right when I was about to glue dis mini down. Epic timing
@nstalkie3 жыл бұрын
I liked the bases from this video more than your previous "bases video". Great work! I especially liked the dungeon base, it looks amazing!
@DruryHall3 жыл бұрын
Always love your bases, great ideas here
@andyf17023 жыл бұрын
Love these base videos - please do more
@ekkovaan22613 жыл бұрын
Let me tell ya that swamp base tutorial is gonna be so usefull for tips when i finally get to making a gaming table for my mangrove forest/swamp/jungle tyranids
@BenjisHobbies3 жыл бұрын
Would you get more use out of a static grass applicator or your beard trimmer? 🤔 Great video as always!
@MarcinEstkowski3 жыл бұрын
"Making bases is less stressfull" - yeah! I've always thought that. That is the best in between the minis job!
@Raedrie3 жыл бұрын
Great video! I love to paint minis but have always ignored doing anything to my bases, but I really like that Dragon's Lair one. My FLGS carries Green Stuff, hopefully that will work alright instead of milliput.
@k1rnupiima3 жыл бұрын
These are excellent! Thanks for sharing.
@JayAndNightASMR3 жыл бұрын
Looks really cool, might tweak a couple to use instead of those really bad flying bases
@OGsimonidex3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Scott for raising the awareness of importance of black base rims, i might actually avoid my second stroke.
@MunitionsDudTester3 жыл бұрын
If this would have been posted yesterday then this is what I would have said I was most thankful for at the dinner table.
@jstroketillyayoke3 жыл бұрын
This is awesome. Love the channel, also love blood bowl.
@kingsnogaryen62923 жыл бұрын
Love that dragon cave base!
@CameronPenner3 жыл бұрын
"I don't care what color you paint it, as long as it's painted... And black!" amazing.
@dicecatt30023 жыл бұрын
I’ve been looking forward to this!
@waddlesquad81993 жыл бұрын
Love the football field base! When I've got the right tools and enough experience, I'd like to make an Ork army that are all football fans, so that base would work fantastically with some foot'y boyz!
@mikkol4443 жыл бұрын
Great! Nice one Scott!
@KingColonel3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Giving me a lot of ideas.
@gtsprowls3 жыл бұрын
First, love seeing some Blood Bowl love. Sole reason I got into painting minis. Second, who has hurt you with unpainted base rims? I feel like there is a tragic backstory there.
@jeremycoleman4353 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video, and I get a real good laugh out of you saying to paint the rim on every base. I feel the same way about that and for gods sake drill out the barrels on the guns haha
@DeathEatsCurry3 жыл бұрын
For the Sports base, you can always use a popsicle stick to put down the clean(ish) line. Saves the finicky process of the masking tape, and you get a popsicle out of it too.
@EssexBoyz3 жыл бұрын
Great advice and nice results mate, keep on keeping on. Love your content. Also subbed so I wouldn’t die 😳😉😉
@sickelej36203 жыл бұрын
Grey base rims is good for models with black armor, as it makes the armor seem darker even darker on the table
@iamalpharius39593 жыл бұрын
Cobblestone idea. Cut little pieces of sprue roughly the size of cobblestone tiles but not too thin Put pieces in a rocktumbler and you end up with a ton of little natural looking tiles or stones or anything you want to smoothout. A rocktumbler can be a great way to recycle sprues.