Strapped for ideas when it comes to basing your Warhammer 40k figures? Well…here’s a simple way to add some character to your mini’s. Now keep in mind this is a very simple technique and can and should be interpreted in your own way.

So none of this “man this is for newbies” type thoughts. This was only made to instill some ideas and inspire beginners on the hobby. Now that the disclaimer is over, enjoy!

Materials List
-PVA glue (white glue)
-scorched brown paint
-fine sand

Step 1 Paint base
Begin by painting your base with scorched brown. I only find it necessary to paint the edge of the base but you can paint the whole thing if you’d like. Just in case you may miss some parts of the surface when you glue in future steps.

Step 2 cut random parts
In your bits box which contain sprues from previous figures, you’ll find lots of pieces of tyranid body parts. Let’s face it, if you’re basing the carnifex you’re bound to have some random tyranid part kicking around in your bits box. So just simply cut some random pieces off.


Step 3 apply PVA glue to the base
Apply glue to the base with a paint brush. I find it goes quickly if I squeeze the glue first then brush it around.

Step 4 place random parts on base
Next, place the tyranid parts on the base.

Step 5 apply sand
Pour your fine sand onto the base and cover all the parts showing glue.

Now you have the go ahead to do whatever else you want with the base. Paint and dry brush any color scheme onto the tyranid parts. Add flock. Perhaps rocks. This article was only meant to be a basic start to your creation. Let us know what you’ve come up with and we may post it up here on our blog. We hope this helped inspire some ideas. Happy war gaming!

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