count_zero99uk Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 The starter boxes come with minis and bases, but no inserts. As a new painter, is it worth my while getting the inserts or resin bases to put the minis on? Never used them before so im not sure how straightfoward they are to use etc. If anyone can provide me any info and advice about them id appreciate it. Cheers. Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixelgeek Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 The starter sets do not come with inserts. They are quite detailed and if you are just starting out as a painter I would concentrate on your figures and leave the base inserts until you feel more confident with your painting skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinncent Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 yep, inserts are sold separately. And agree with pixelgeek, first try paint models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count_zero99uk Posted July 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 OK thanks for the info. Ill see how i go. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yazza Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 on the other hand, painting an insert is easier then painting a mini, and it give your mini an instant boost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostwalker Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 A good base will always make your mini 'pop'. Its really a 6 of 1 and half dozen of the other decision, as if you get the inserts and do all the fiddly cutting off of tabs and pinning to base stuff before painting then its done. However if you do it seperately then you risk damaging the paintwork...i know as i managed it on a couple of models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinncent Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 yes, but if you paint models and bases separately you have better access to all parts of model and you can pain it without stain bases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinncent Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 count_zero99uk, if you paint some of your models show your work (pictures) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Jet Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 You could also use Sculpey to make your own base if you don't find anything that's to your liking out there. I couldn't find anything that was quite right for my Lilith's Brood crew, so I made a river for them to stand over. It didn't take very long at all, and the figures themselves were already painted. (I'd already painted my figures before I decided to just make my own very amateurish base inserts) I also suggest using a finish, especially a paint-on finish. I've used the high-gloss for getting a good "wet" look, and for highly reflective metal, while a matte finish makes everything else look like flesh. If you want to see how mine turned out just click on my Lilith signature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count_zero99uk Posted July 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Ill post any i do on my blog, i started it to help keep me motivated with painting. If anyones interested http://brushwars.wordpress.com/ Will be a good month before I get started on Malifaux though i think. Take care Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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