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.
@ErgonomicChair11 ай 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!
@angrygonk52383 жыл бұрын
Miniac: the tale of the moist black rim.
@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
@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!
@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...
@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
@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!
@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!
@EonsOfBattle3 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah always love a good basing video! 😁
@Jeremy-uk3kq3 жыл бұрын
I'm always pumped to do stuff after I hear "Paint! More! Minis!". Thanks for the good content as always!
@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.
@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!
@Preparation983 жыл бұрын
Wow the Samurai Champloo Cut reference is unreal, just locking in my fav youtube content vreator for mini's.
@kevinhendriksjeuh3 жыл бұрын
MOAR BASING VIDEOS! They're so freaking cool!
@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.
@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.
@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.
@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!
@sebastiang.50323 жыл бұрын
Love the razored lawn. 🐺❤️
@Pyre0013 жыл бұрын
Those nail-art gems look really good. Gotta pick some of those up to make a nice dragon hoard.
@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
@infinite133903 жыл бұрын
I am so behind you on the clean base rim. So nice to have that crispy finish.
@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 !
@conrad7623 жыл бұрын
Definitely getting some of those gems for treasure chest bases great idea
@Breland19763 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Base trim that is not clean throws off the whole mini. Preach brother, preach.
@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 💎
@MonsieurPopu3 жыл бұрын
basing is my favorite part. Thanks Scott, great ideas.
@cripsmafia3 жыл бұрын
Based black rim painter. The hero we need.
@paulgarrison3 жыл бұрын
Crisp base-rims, my dude!
@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!
@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.
@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
@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.
@benrichardson5662 Жыл бұрын
That trick with the beard trimmer is so clever!
@alessiodecarolis3 жыл бұрын
Love these bases, expecially the industrial & swamp ones, the latter could be perfect without the trunk for a not-witcher figure!
@Chrollo_Lucilfer3 жыл бұрын
Retro green bases are the way to go!!!!
@CameronPenner3 жыл бұрын
"I don't care what color you paint it, as long as it's painted... And black!" amazing.
@nickrogers31113 жыл бұрын
football field base is genius, I've never seen that before with the white line, so easy but so perfect 👌
@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
@harrybeet57453 жыл бұрын
The nail art gems idea is rad af!
@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!
@philipjackson76703 жыл бұрын
Razor technique awesome. Will definitely use this when I get some Blood Bowl minis. Keep up the awesome work mate.
@umbrawolf9503 жыл бұрын
Reallllly liked that swamp base I must say.
@Vanye1113 жыл бұрын
Nail art gems. Brilliant!
@trenchcharger09823 жыл бұрын
These bases look really nice and cool congratulations and keep on going
@SigfridSWE3 жыл бұрын
Awesome as always Scott! 👍🏻😊
@largefren8433 жыл бұрын
Was just watching the snow base video. Spoopy
@redhotswing3 жыл бұрын
I love your basing videos, Scott!
@natmorse-noland91333 жыл бұрын
Using nail art gems is brilliant! Thanks for the tip. 😁
@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
@sibldave3 жыл бұрын
Loved this 🖤 perfect black rim every time for me.
@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
@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
@Thornsworks3 жыл бұрын
Recently ordered Bloodbowl 2020 and that looks like such a fun way to do the bases! I'm set!
@nevanoconnell33563 жыл бұрын
It is a good day when Miniac uploads. A really good day
@Monkeyman125343 жыл бұрын
Comment for algorithm. Love ya
@anthonygonzalez90753 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see your talents on a snow base concept!
@MatthewBester3 жыл бұрын
0:53 😯 Circle cutter, genius.
@emilymegan403 жыл бұрын
As someone who was just banned from using the potato peeler ever again (cheese grater has been banned for years), watching you use the Dremel made my heart rate go up haha! Seriously, these bases are bad ass. I like all your videos, and besides the space marine skit I think the base videos are my favorite
@Miniac3 жыл бұрын
I live life on the edge!
@thelizardmen83313 жыл бұрын
Amazing bases
@TheRealBarlarke3 жыл бұрын
I love these videos my man
@the_real_shoes3 жыл бұрын
I love all your videos but I think the basing ones might be my favorites
@myleshanson423 жыл бұрын
That Dragon's Hoard base is incredible. I'm truly inspired to use this for my own pieces, I love it!
@3ratsinatrenchcoat6053 жыл бұрын
Awesome. I'm definitely ordering some nail art gems. Never even thought of using stuff like that :D
@califax5123 жыл бұрын
Love base videos! More please!
@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!
@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.
@2MeatyOwlLegs3 жыл бұрын
Your opinion about black tshirts is exactly correct. \m/
@dicecatt30023 жыл бұрын
I’ve been looking forward to this!
@coalitionofrob4363 жыл бұрын
I don’t play bloodbowl, but I’d say a lot of those players will love your football inspired one.
@mystrangebrain92403 жыл бұрын
Nice like the pipe base.
@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
@OGsimonidex3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Scott for raising the awareness of importance of black base rims, i might actually avoid my second stroke.
@Qudaci3 жыл бұрын
Hey Scott, were you thinking about making a video about putting some minis onto those bases? :)
@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.
@timothypaul89833 жыл бұрын
Right when I was about to glue dis mini down. Epic timing
@kingsnogaryen62923 жыл бұрын
Love that dragon cave base!
@MarcinEstkowski3 жыл бұрын
"Making bases is less stressfull" - yeah! I've always thought that. That is the best in between the minis job!
@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.
@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
@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
@ducomaritiem71603 жыл бұрын
Alternatively you can 3D print cobblestone pin rollers from Thingieverse... Works great. You can scale them according to your needs. I used a Anycubic Photon S with FunTodo Ash grey, works fine!
@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!
@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!
@Winterydee3 жыл бұрын
So I may have forgotten to say this last night when I originally watched this video. I hope that your family, friends and you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Also, I loved the bases! The "sports, sports, sports!" base it pretty damn cool to me, for some odd reason. I agree that all base rims should always be painted, as well as 99.9% of the time black is the best color for this. However some times other colors are acceptable for the rim color, but it is wholly dependent on the color scheme of the miniature and basing and needs to work across a whole army.
@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
@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.
@mattkent19583 жыл бұрын
Always love your basing vids
@arodreth3 жыл бұрын
04:35 honest tendy moment right there
@andyf17023 жыл бұрын
Love these base videos - please do more
@pytle3 жыл бұрын
I love the base episodes!
@mikkol4443 жыл бұрын
Great! Nice one Scott!
@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
@JayAndNightASMR3 жыл бұрын
Looks really cool, might tweak a couple to use instead of those really bad flying bases