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The FIVE Easy Steps to Bad-Ass Bases!

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A good base can truly make or break the look of any painted miniature. So checkout these FIVE easy steps to making bad ass bases for your models!

Kenny’s back with dropping the base tech for you to add to your hobby arsenal about making the freshest looking bases out there for your models!

Checkout this hobby quickie and take you basing game to the next level!

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Plan out your base coat wisely, and don’t waste time doing basic work with your airbrush!

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There is no substitute for drybrushing folks, you gotta grab the bull by the horn sometimes!

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Don’t forget to pick out the detail on the base itself!

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Basecoat and wash the accessories on the terrain itself to create contrast.

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Tufts of Gamer’s Grass are the cherry on top when it comes to basing. Never forget grass grows literally everywhere, even on YOUR bases!

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Press play on the video below to see how to make YOUR bases look this good!

Kenny from Next Level Painting has your back when it comes to airbrushing. Plus he can get those tight conversions like a Chaos Knight Titan done for you too!


5 Easy Steps – Painting Scenic Bases

Episode 26 – GW : The CEO’s New Groove

About the Author: Kenny Boucher

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Kenny Boucher

Job Title: Master of Miniature Artistry & Podcast Writer

Socials: @NextLevelPainting

About Kenny Boucher: Tabletop gaming since the late 1990s; Kenny joined the Spikey Bits team in 2011, communicating his vast knowledge in articles about how to paint miniatures and more.

Kenny Boucher is not just a name but a brand synonymous with top-tier miniature painting in the world of tabletop wargaming. As the creative force behind Next Level Painting, Kenny has earned his place as a respected authority in the hobby community.

Along with Rob, he co-founded and co-hosted the Long War Podcast, which has over 350 episodes. His unparalleled skills, innovative techniques, and engaging tutorials have made him a go-to resource for hobbyists looking to elevate their painting game.