Forum adverts like this one are shown to any user who is not logged in. Join us by filling out a tiny 3 field form and you will get your own, free, dakka user account which gives a good range of benefits to you: No adverts like this in the forums anymore. Times and dates in your local timezone. Full tracking of what you have read so you can skip to your first unread post, easily see what has changed since you last logged in, and easily see what is new at a glance. Email notifications for threads you want to watch closely. Being a part of the oldest wargaming community on the net. If you are already a member then feel free to login now.

Is it a good idea to generally paint your models and bases separately? I know it's largely dependent on preference but if I wanted to use a Citadel texture paint on an empty base first and then superglue my model on, would I have to worry about the model coming off the base because the superglue binds the model to the paint and not the base? Normally I would think the safest way is to apply the texture paint when the model is already on the base, but for models with cloaks and whatnot it can be difficult to get under them and apply it all cleanly, especially if I want to dry brush afterward.

Anybody with experience on this matter?

In general I would say it should be fine, just before you glue dry fit (ergo put the model on the base) and note where the feet are to go. Then carefully scrape a little of the paint away from that area. As you'd varnish/matt after final assembly the paint should scrape away easy to leave a clear spot to glue the model onto. You can always touch up any minor paint errors after, and since its around the feet you could just get away with a quick dark wash (eg nuln oil)

Another option to do alongside or instead of is to pin the model; drill a small hole in the foot and the base and put a short brass rod in to help give more surface area for the glue to stick too.

That first method sounds like a solid idea, I might give it a try. I haven't tried drilling or using pins at all since I don't trust myself to not screw up my model's feet or something but if it's a surefire way then I might try that if the first method doesn't work out for me.

Pins would depend very much on the model - ideally you'd drill in near the ankle so that you'd have bit of the leg to play with (food should be its thickest there). You'd onyl want a 1mm or so rod - nothing thick. But yes it could be tricky on a foot where they are often not that thick

Note if you've some plastic minis use some old sprue to play with practising pinning

I paint my bases and models separately and just run a small pin from the foot into the base and use superglue and haven’t had any issues; the pin doesn’t need to go far into the foot and usually one of the legs is good for a drilling.

I do a supersmall dab of superglue on one foot or blutac then do the base texture etc. Then you can easily remove the model for painting the base. That's what i do with PVA and sand basing at least.

I use cut down paper clips to pin infantry and mid sized models to bases. Box of 100 clips is a couple bucks and you get a couple of pins out of each clip.

Another idea, might be a little bit on the excessive side, is put some blue tac/poster tacdown where your model will go on the base, and texture paint around it. When ready to put the model on, just remove the blue tac.