eranreches Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Hi everyone, I have recently finished painting two figures of Legend Production "Sniper Team" kit, and I have been thinking about making sort of a "Mini Diorama" for it. I need help finding a base that will fit to it. I thought about an eliptic base, or burnt wood base or something similar. I would like if you can help me with it. The Figures: Thanking you in advanced, Eran Reches. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kurnass77 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Good job! What scale the figure are? I can suggest you don't use a too larger base,in this ways the vinette don't result dispersive and help to focus on the figures. A simple basic figure rule... Gianni Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eranreches Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 Good job! What scale the figure are? I can suggest you don't use a too larger base,in this ways the vinette don't result dispersive and help to focus on the figures. A simple basic figure rule... :rolleyes:/>/> Gianni Hi, Thank you for your comment! The figures are 1/35 scale. Eran Reches. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
razorboy Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 I have been using Styrofoam with good success as of late. No oil base paints though or it will definitely melt on you! Hope that helps, Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TonyT Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 A bit of wood and a low wall, to look like the top of an Afghanistani house roof would do it for me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Els Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 The styrofoam works great, I have used it on a lot of kits. I also use a lot of wood plaques from craft stores. Don't forget to look outside the box for kit bases though. Here are a few examples of things that I have used. This is one of those 5x7 clear plastic box picture frames: This is one of those plastic things that you can buy to make your own buttons. You print out your own picture and put it inside. There is a pin on the back to pin it to your shirt. I find that they make great bases for egg planes: The bottom of this base is one of those plastic trays that you buy frozen shrimp on. I just liked the shape of it. I flipped it upside down and filled it with plaster to reinforce it. The bottom of this base was made from the top of a cottage cheese container. The bottom of this base was made from a plastic Sushi take out platter. This base was made from a piece of packing foam from a DVD player. I covered it with Durhams water putty. This one was made from an old heater that I thought looked a little like an old radio. Here are some other things that I thought had interesting shapes and threw in the junk drawer for possible bases. An icecrea container lid, the top from a broken yard light, an incence tray, and an orange juice lid. These probably wouldn't work for your sniper team but keep your eye out for other projects. Els Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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