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So ive started a new IG army and Im going with a studio (codex) paint scheme but im not sure how they do the basing. I want it to be like in this picture. I know I need the grass tufts which i already have. Is there a step by step for the rest somewhere? or does anyone know EXACTLY how they do it. including the color for the base edge?

Base edge is Steel Legion Drab for 40K.
I think they PVA glue sand to the base, paint it, drybrush it and then just stick a few tufts on.

ok do they have a sand product. I dont want to sound like an idiot but i want it to look exactly like theirs

It's just sand. You can buy a tub of it from a hobby shop. or go to a beach, than, PVA Glue it to the base (usually by dunking it in the sand) and paint. Dunno what colors they use or the exact technique. That is the more important thing to find out. Experiment a lot with some sand glued to a flat surface (like a piece of plasticard) , especially if your new to this.

Grass look in the Online shop in painting and modeling, basing material.

http://www.games-workshop.com/en-AU/Painting-Modelling?Nao=0&Nu=product.repositoryId&N=102257+4294966596&qty=12&sorting=rec&view=table&categoryId=cat440136a-flat

I found this... http://row40k.blogspot.com/2012/11/basing-your-miniatures-basics.html seems to be what i was looking for. Im gonna do "dead world" I think thats what Im going for.Good call on the steel legion drab

My guess:

1. Glue sand to base with PVA - wait for it to dry.
2. Mix 50/50 water and PVA to top-coat the sand.
3. Undercoat Chaos black
4. Paint base with Steal Legion Drab
5. apply wash of Agrax Earthshade.
6. Dry brush with Karak Stone
7. Dry brush with Screaming Skull
8. Paint rim with Steel Legion Drab
9. Stick mordheim tufts on.