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Water Bases

Discussion in 'Painting and Converting' started by DeathBringer125, Mar 7, 2019.

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    DeathBringer125 Well-Known Member

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    Hey I recently ordered some stuff for Kharadron Overlords (see my forum My Second Army). When I get into painting the ships and flying units bases I thought it would be neat to have a really cool water effect (I saw a troglodon conversion using this). Can anyone tell me how to do this and what paints I need?
     
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    Crowsfoot Guardian of Paints Staff Member

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    Was it mine?

    It's pretty easy to do if you practice before hand.

    I used Woodland scenice - Realistic water and water effects.

    1. Paint the base dark blue and green or whatever colour you want to show through the water.

    2. apply a thin layer of Realistic water, let it dry for a day or two so it's fully cured.

    3. To make the wave crests, apply water effects in thin lines where you want the waves to be.

    4. Use a Toothpick to flick the lines into crests, let it dry for a few days.

    5. Drybrush the crests white.
     
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    I will be using this at some point in the future!
     
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    Crowsfoot Guardian of Paints Staff Member

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    I can do a Tutorial if a visual example is better for you guys.
     
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    A tutorial would be great! And I think it was yours it was just the body sticking out of the water. It looked amazing!
     
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    Yeah it's mine,

    I'll do a tutorial in the next few weeks. ;)
     
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    Nice! I will hold off on the bases when they arrive. I saw a pic of someone who did a water technique under the ships and flying units and thought it looked great!
     
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    Found it.
     
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    Hey not trying to rush you or anything but when do you think you will post that video lol I’m super excited for it.
     
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    Crowsfoot Guardian of Paints Staff Member

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    It was never going to be a video, bloody hell that is too creative for me, but the tutorial has been up for over a week.

    There is a new sub forum in the painting section called, what for it "Tutorials"

    http://www.lustria-online.com/threads/water-wave-effect-on-bases.22773/
     
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    Ahh ok nice. I guess when you said visual example I thought video.
     
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    Believe me you don't want my ugly mug on a video :D
     
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