6mm painting

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Silver sand mixed with red sand.
50/50 days atelier pva.
Leave to dry at least 24 hours.
Ink.
Leave 24 hours.
Base coat, dry brush.
Water/PVA mix.
Leave to dry.
Flock and clumps.
Leave to dry
Vanish

Basically basing can take longer than painting troops!

[Westmarcher]

So, what is the best adhesive to hold this stuff? The little tutorial on basing seems to be missing from the Baccus website at the moment. Any ideas?   

Yeah. Instructions aren't clear about timescales. My first attempt at the Baccus system had similar results but I now have no problems.

Using a slightly watered down mix of PVA (roughly 2 of PVA, 1 of water but never more than 50/50), I sprinkle the sand on the base, turn the base upside down, give it a gentle tap or two and leave it, usually overnight.

When I apply the ink wash, I dip the brush in the pot to get a generous helping and dab it on, letting it run freely through the sand. I use different size brushes depending on the area to be covered (large for wide areas, thin for getting between figures, etc.).

After leaving it overnight, I then dry brush the base as directed and apply the PVA/water mix again. I then dump a load of static grass on the base, turn the base upside down, give it a couple of taps with my finger, smooth the edges with my finger and again leave overnight. Next day, I get our old hoover out (!) and using the thin nozzle attachment, (very carefully) vacuum off the loose static grass (both this and the upside tapping of the base also helps the grass to stand up).  Works fine that way. Next lot of PVA was bought in a DIY shop. I also used some old Humbrol varnish once at the basing material stage and that worked too.

[Hertsblue]

OK, two things since my last post:

1. I've found the Baccus basing tutorial here:

https://www.baccus6mm.com/includes/howto/base6mm.php


2. I've had another go with the Baccus basing material using a different high-tack PVA. This time - success! When sprinkling on the basing material, which is very light and fine, make sure it's embedded well into the PVA. Leave it to dry for an hour or two, then use Westmarcher's technique of dabbing on the base-coat. And Robert's your mother's brother! The Baccus three-shade drybrushing works well, but normal static grass flock is too long for these little fellows and I shall be going over to the made-for-the-job stuff in the near future.   

[getagrip]

That's really useful Herts

[Leman]

I have used the Baccus basing system successfully for a long time now, except my initial wash is yellow ochre (dab it on) then a wash of brown magic wash (the floor polish, water, ink mix) before doing the three layer dry brush. I find this gives a slightly lighter finish which makes the figures stand out better.

[getagrip]

Just purchased my first Baccus basing pack; will have to see how it pans out

[Leman]

I have found that some things run out faster than others. Fortunately most of the components can be bought separately from Baccus these days. First to go for me was the PVA, then I stopped using the brown wash. Everything else is still going strong after five years.

[getagrip]

Didn't realise it came with PVA.

Thought it was paint, sand and flock.

Didn't really look too hard though, just bought on the recommendation.  Loads of folk seem to use it though

[Fenton]

I know its not 6mm painting, but I was looking through some old emails and found the old Peter Dennis Hard Core design buildings that Tom Dye sent me some years back

If anyone wants them drop me a PM with your email. I think there is about 10 buildings including a chateau

[Westmarcher]

I have found that some things run out faster than others. Fortunately most of the components can be bought separately from Baccus these days. First to go for me was the PVA, then I stopped using the brown wash. Everything else is still going strong after five years.

Me too. Still using the 'replacement' PVA I bought in B&Q but the brown foundation wash is now ready to run out. Baccus want £6.00 for 60 ml. Is there a cheaper alternative that is just as good?

[Fenton]

I use the AP strong tone, but the Vallejo Sepia shade  wash might do the trick

[Leman]

Any diluted paint based wash will do for basing.

[Hertsblue]

I use the AP strong tone, but the Vallejo Sepia shade  wash might do the trick

I used the Vallojo Brown Shade on my first ones. Seems to work fine.