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I want this time around to be the last time. I am taking my time on the models and I want the bases to not be bland run of the mill bases. I am thinking about colors that complement the BA red tones and I am thinking of going with sandy dessert color scheme as I might make the red pop more, but I am totally open to suggestions.

Please provide me with suggestions or post your own pics or links to based BA that you guys think best complement the minis.

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Me personally, I like doing the cork bases with bits of rock and detritus. A sandy look wouldn't be bad, as their homeworld is deserty.

My basic doods go through some primering, a quick base coat of blood red from a spray can, followed by successive washes of Gryphone Sepia or Vallejo's Brown wash. This gives a very rich and darker red finish. Followed by some dry brushing of a slightly pure red tone for highlights and to push back any "hot spots" of sheen created by the washes or spray. It gives me a quick foundation and is easy to replicate across a lot of models.

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How about cityscape/asphalt? That dark grey-black colour really would contrast well against red. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/551680/6041149.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/551680/6041149.page GMT IG, who are redominantly Black grey and red. I could go that rount again but i would still need to make it more dynamic.

Eggroll's gallery is impressive. My marines are a bit brighter but I think I will do some similar basing, I see he uses a prodigious amount of cork, I might go for plaster of Paris rock molds instead. Thanks for the great link. I especially like his Sternguard.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/551680/6041240.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/551680/6041240.page GMT