Posts tagged "Basing" on The Hobbinomiconhttps://hobbinomicon.com/en-ushttps://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/old-school-sand-bases/https://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/old-school-sand-bases/Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:43:26 GMTVlogsbasingpaintingbuildingairbrushingwoodterrainmodel-prephttps://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/mail-day-and-what-s-coming-next/https://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/mail-day-and-what-s-coming-next/Thu, 28 May 2026 02:51:32 GMTVlogsmodel-prepwarmachineorcs-and-goblinsbasingmetalprimingterrainhttps://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/may-24-2026/https://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/may-24-2026/Mon, 25 May 2026 02:58:43 GMTVlogsairbrushingbasingpaintingclothhttps://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/orc-bases-and-flesh/https://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/orc-bases-and-flesh/Sun, 17 May 2026 00:46:56 GMTVlogsbasingorcs-and-goblinshttps://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/coffee-cup-part-1/https://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/coffee-cup-part-1/Pre-shading the 3D-printed coffee cup energy counter for Monster Friends. Stabbed an old X-Acto blade into the base, hit it with diorama thick mud, and worked a fast zenithal up from the bottom.Sat, 16 May 2026 00:25:56 GMTVlogsmonster-friends3d-printingtokenspaintingpre-shadingbasinghttps://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/painting-some-infinity-models/https://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/painting-some-infinity-models/Crunch week on the Infinity commission — building, priming, and base-coating the whole force in a day. Airbrush over zenithal for the alien centerpiece, then a hard pivot to contrast paints for the troopers.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:24:35 GMTVlogspaintingairbrushingorcs-and-goblinsmodel-prepbasingeyescontrast-paintshttps://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/my-minimal-solo-rpg-kit/https://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/my-minimal-solo-rpg-kit/Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:14:21 GMTVlogspaintingrpg-sessionsnow-effectsorcs-and-goblinswoodterrainbasinghttps://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/infernal-diaries-day-1/https://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/infernal-diaries-day-1/Starting the Infernals journey—basing a fresh 3D-printed army, building a 30-point learning list with Agathon, and figuring out essence management.Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:45:19 GMTVlogsbasingpaintingwarmachineorcs-and-goblinssnow-effects3d-printingterrainhttps://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/how-to-paint-white-robes/https://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/how-to-paint-white-robes/Painting white cloth over a purple and red base coat using buff and vanilla white glazes—fast results for infantry-level models.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:27:22 GMTVlogspaintingclothglazingorcs-and-goblinsairbrushingbasinglive-streamhttps://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/i-finished-the-daemon-prince/https://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/i-finished-the-daemon-prince/Finishing my custom Daemon Prince sculpt—basing, chain touchups, dirty down rust effects, chrome scratches on the mask, grass tufts, and photographing the final result.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTProjectsdaemon-princechildren-of-gombpaintingbasingdirty-downhobgoblininq28https://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/another-new-project-kinda/https://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/another-new-project-kinda/A random hobby day—base coating a miniature, unboxing a surprise laser engraver from my dad, and learning the hard way about cutting mat safety with lasers.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTVlogslaser-engraverbasingpaintingrandom-hobby-dayhttps://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/finishing-touches-in-the-movement-trays/https://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/finishing-touches-in-the-movement-trays/Wrapping up the movement tray project with autumn grass tufts, plus first impressions of Pillillage after an introductory game at the LGS.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTProjectsmovement-traysbasingtuftsgamers-grasspillillagemidgardhistorical-miniaturesvictrixwarmachinemagnetshttps://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/scenic-movement-trays-part-2/https://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/scenic-movement-trays-part-2/Finishing the scenic movement trays with dry brushing, Vallejo texture paste tips, Gamers Grass tufts, and a magnet test—plus thoughts on daily vlogging struggles.Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTTutorialsmovement-traysbasingvallejogamers-grassdrybrushingmidgard3d-printinghttps://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/scenic-and-magnetic-movement-trays-part-1/https://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/scenic-and-magnetic-movement-trays-part-1/Building scenic magnetic movement trays for Midgard using 3D printed bases, flexible steel sheets, and Vallejo mud texture—a practical tutorial on the whole process.Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMTTutorialsmovement-traysmagnets3d-printingmidgardbasingvallejotutorialhttps://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/paint-and-ramble-night/https://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/paint-and-ramble-night/A late-night painting session working on purple blending for an Infinity commission model while base coating a second miniature with plans for pale green and pink Nurgle-inspired skin.Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMTVlogspaintinginfinitycommissionscale-75blendingbasingnurglehttps://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/beware-the-monolith-bearer/https://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/beware-the-monolith-bearer/Finishing up a custom monolith bearer miniature conversion with chains, modeling compound, and base work before priming.Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMTProjectskitbashingconversionsculptingmodeling-compoundgreen-stuffbasinghttps://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/simple-lego-minifig-bases-for-dnd/https://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/simple-lego-minifig-bases-for-dnd/A quick experiment making bases for Lego minifigures to use in D&D games on standard battle mats.Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTTutorialslegodungeons-and-dragonsbasingtutorialterrainhttps://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/basing-and-life-tips/https://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/basing-and-life-tips/Finishing up a base with traditional flock, testing cherry blossom tufts, and a reminder to take a breath when life gets hectic.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTVlogsbasingflockvlogmotivationpaintinghttps://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/hobby-vlog-day-117/https://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/hobby-vlog-day-117/Rolling for the next Dolmenwood monster, unboxing a Dusk mini crate, flocking bases, and a warning about mistaking planning for doing.Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTVlogsdolmenwoodvlogbasingflockwarmachineduskhobby-planninghttps://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/quick-base-work/https://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/quick-base-work/Finishing up a base with dirt effects, weathering powders, and liquid chrome scratches on metal panels.Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTTipsbasingweatheringpigmentsliquid-chromepaintinghttps://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/crucible-guard-base-test-results/https://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/crucible-guard-base-test-results/The custom 3D printed base inserts for Crucible Guard worked perfectly—plus celebrating 100 subscribers!Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTTips3d-printingcrucible-guardwarmachinebasingtipshttps://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/will-i-see-another-summer-again/https://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/will-i-see-another-summer-again/Day 101 pushing through extreme sickness—at least the bases printed successfully.Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTVlogsvlog3d-printingbasinghttps://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/limping-through-day-100-with-bases/https://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/limping-through-day-100-with-bases/Day 100 of hobby vlogging while being the sickest I've been—3D printing custom bases using the Z-index trick in Lychee Slicer.Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTTips3d-printingbasinglychee-slicervlogcrucible-guardhttps://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/my-favorite-trench-crusade-bases/https://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/my-favorite-trench-crusade-bases/Magnetizing and preparing Legends Games bases for my Trench Crusade warband—the perfect balance of detail without taking forever to paint.Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTTipstrench-crusadebasingmagnets3d-printinglegends-gameshttps://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/casting-my-own-bases/https://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/casting-my-own-bases/Toads and bases going in the molds—found a wholesale supplier 20 minutes away. I'm officially turning into a caster.Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTProjectsresin-castingbasingchaos-toadsmooth-onbuying-sellinghttps://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/hobby-vlogging/https://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/hobby-vlogging/Rebasing 60+ goblins, casting base molds, glazing tongues for 2 hours, and all the tedious progress that doesn't make for exciting video but gets the job done.Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTVlogsgoblinsbasingmold-makingglazingmangler-squigsorcshttps://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/vlogging-my-failures-again/https://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/vlogging-my-failures-again/Goblins popping off bases, demon prince mold floating to the top, making my own music from a whistle and belly gut smacks. Tomorrow we finally paint.Sun, 12 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTVlogsmotivationgoblinsbasingmold-makingmusiclearninghttps://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/daily-hobby-vlog-fixing-some-problems-and-causing-more/https://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/daily-hobby-vlog-fixing-some-problems-and-causing-more/Sleep-deprived dad energy: fixing toad molds, learning that participation isn't consumption, and discovering I glued figures to basing material instead of the actual bases.Sat, 11 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTVlogsresin-castingmold-makinggoblinsbasingmistakessculptinghttps://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/how-to-prepare-bases-for-an-entire-army-quickly-and-cheaply/https://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/how-to-prepare-bases-for-an-entire-army-quickly-and-cheaply/250 bases in two hours with homemade basing material. Palette knife technique, finger cleaning, and the coffee grounds recipe.Sat, 04 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTTutorialsbasingtutorialarmy-paintingorcsgoblinshttps://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/make-your-own-base-texture/https://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/make-your-own-base-texture/DIY basing material recipe that costs almost nothing—spackle, baking soda, coffee grounds, and paint. Almost identical to expensive brand name stuff.Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTTutorialsbasingtutorialtexturebudget-hobbyhttps://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/trench-crusade-bases-weathering-finishing-our-warband-part-1/https://hobbinomicon.com/blog/vlogs/trench-crusade-bases-weathering-finishing-our-warband-part-1/Tamiya weathering masters, nilakh oxide disasters, fixing mistakes live, and why Brownish Decay is my new favorite paint (even though it stripped my silver).Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTTutorialstrench-crusadeweatheringpigmentstutorialnilakh-oxidebasing