Basing Part 0: Filling the Gaps

So you know those little gaps you sometimes get in your bases? Where the metal tab of the model slides in. Those are no good, we need to cover those up. Before you read this guide and go shoving gray-stuff everywhere, I want to point out the following.

There is a very easy, cheap way to do this. Just put masking tape over the gap when you attach the model.

That being said, masking tape isn't always an option. Maybe you're working with models you've already attached to the base. Maybe you want the metal tab for stability or it's too much work to remove it. For any of those stituations and more, you can fill the gaps with the following method.

Note the gaps on the sides.

Supplies:

• Grey Stuff
• Hobby Knife or Clay Sculpting tools
• Models that need a good filling

Fairly simple stuff, here's how its done. The first step is to mix your grey or green stuff, whichever you use. As always, try not to waste this stuff. You can always make more! Mix it up and cut off a piece about the size of a pea, a little smaller or larger depending on your gaps. Roll this out into a little log about the width of the gap.

Step 1: Mix your puddy and roll into a log

The next step is to apply the grey-stuff through the bottom of the base. If youre filling an entire gap as I was with my bone chickens, you can slip the whole piece in. If it's a smaller gap like the one in Tartarus' base above, cut off a small piece. Use your hobby knife or sculpting tool to push the grey stuff into the gap, checking the top of the base to make sure it's all the way through. Then, use your knife or sculpting tool to flatten out grey stuff. It'll probably have a a rounded shape to it. A light pulling motion usually is enough to smooth it out nicely for me.

Step 2: Apply and smooth

Now go to the bottom side of the model again and use the knife to salvage any grey stuff that might be stuck on edges or whatever. Add this back to your ball. Repeat the process with any other models you have.

Remember that grey-stuff takes a little while to harden, so make sure you use it all and then give it time to rest. Now that your gaps are filled, you can go on to the next step.

Part 1: Basing with Sand, Rocks, or Gravel

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