Bases can come in various degrees of detail and intensity depending on the subject. Consider, for example this Citadel resin one piece base which is rather cluttered in the traditional Warhammer 40k style and is simply detailed with drybrushing and dry pastels to produce the wind-blown dust covered waste zone of an alien world; a rather simple environment to situate this Guardsman. A more elegant and involved yet still simple base is the Imperial Japanese Navy pilot’s deck he stands upon. Allan made this base from balsa wood strips, painted grey and yellow with a light sanding to show the wood underneath. Weathering was achieved by splatting small droplets of black on the deck to simulated spilled oil. It is interesting to note how Allan was able to create a dynamic by putting the “grain” of the balsa panels askew to the natural angles of the base itself. Simple touches like this can lead to subtle and rewarding results. Hical, James.
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