tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778474049654491461.post7988343933445774549..comments2023-11-10T09:28:12.805+01:00Comments on noeste's - painting and modelling: Marauder Horsemen of Slaanesh - Finishednoestehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05406526666189312484noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778474049654491461.post-45828718279519792592009-09-21T18:17:14.488+02:002009-09-21T18:17:14.488+02:00Thanks for the tips regarding usage of static gras...Thanks for the tips regarding usage of static grass! Hope the grass works out for you, Rogue Pomnoestehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05406526666189312484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778474049654491461.post-49074739536302783652009-09-21T11:48:15.856+02:002009-09-21T11:48:15.856+02:00Ditto what Elazar has commented - if you go a long...Ditto what Elazar has commented - if you go a longer length try not to go over board - double or just a bit longer should look great in small clumps - maybe even in a bit of the regular statc grass to add a bit of extra flavour. The hard part is finding a suitable grass - I have some coming over from the UK from a German scenic outfit (ziterdes scenery - http://www.ziterdes.de/ziterdes/en/) which I will give a try - If it is any good I will give you a shout out.<br /><br />As for application of the static grass, I use the generic shake the container, slap some glue on my base and dip and cover in the grass and shake off the excess - dont handle it too much while the glue is wet or it will clump (happened to me last night - it should do its thing by itslef if you apply lightly enough - trial and error over 12 years hasn't shown me a better way yet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778474049654491461.post-18440766144833415142009-09-21T10:39:49.512+02:002009-09-21T10:39:49.512+02:00Well there are different ways people use to get th...Well there are different ways people use to get the static in the grass. I know that one company does like a squeezy bottle that's meant to do the job for you but I'm not entirely sure how it works and whenever I've seen it it seems a little expensive. Personally, I always give the tub with the static grass in a really good shake before I use it, then when I'm applying it I use my thumb and index finger to grab a load and just rub them together and let the bits drop onto the base, the friction between the grass, your thumb and finger will charge enough bits with static energy to make it work. Then all you have to do is run your finger above the base at the tips of the grass and the static energy will make some of it stand on end a bit better but it usually looks quite natural this way with some bits not standing up as well as others etc. Somebody else might have a much better method though.<br />As for the length, at the very most you'd want something double in length to the individual pieces of the GW static grass, otherwise it'll look too long grown for a barren landscape.Elazar The Glorifiedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02821450593255759696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778474049654491461.post-31102489699568744042009-09-21T09:41:52.071+02:002009-09-21T09:41:52.071+02:00Thank you for the lovely comments, Elazar and John...Thank you for the lovely comments, Elazar and John.<br /><br />A few questions regarding static grass: how to get the static thingy you're talking about Elazar? I agree, I don't want it to just lie there, it's best if it lokos natural and stands up, but how do you do it? My only experience with static grass has been the old "let's bury this base with glue on in a can of flock, shake off some and see what we got..."-method.<br /><br />Might be easier with slightly longer grass, myeah.. I'll drop by some hobbby shops - I do know of one train-modelling shop, but it's on the completely other side of town.. How long do you guys reckon it should be?<br /><br />Again, thanks!noestehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05406526666189312484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778474049654491461.post-1221825926058086172009-09-20T22:47:42.778+02:002009-09-20T22:47:42.778+02:00Look fantastic and I have to agree with Rogue your...Look fantastic and I have to agree with Rogue your ability to paint whites is simply outstanding.Bloomfield Cricket Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17638828532075913255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778474049654491461.post-1862049374013297892009-09-20T21:45:20.931+02:002009-09-20T21:45:20.931+02:00These are stunning, such a beautiful unit, Slaanes...These are stunning, such a beautiful unit, Slaanesh would definitely HAVE to be their patron! Good call on the shoulder pads, the marks are great and your freehand is lovely and crisp!<br />As for the bases some static grass wouldn't hurt. I use it a bit on my bases, although not the new burnt grass one yet. The key with the static grass is to make sure you get plenty of that, static. It keeps the grass standing on end. I do have to say though that I reckon maybe Rogue Pom might be on to something with the longer grass. GW don't do any that I'm aware of but a hobby shop or model train shop should stock some. The odd patch of grassy shoots here and there would really make the bases come alive.Elazar The Glorifiedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02821450593255759696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778474049654491461.post-60347257495831375532009-09-20T20:34:23.441+02:002009-09-20T20:34:23.441+02:00Thank you Rogue Pom!
I'll give the grass a tr...Thank you Rogue Pom!<br /><br />I'll give the grass a try next time I drop by GW with my miniatures - think the new burnt grass set looks promising, it should yield a fitting atmostphere. That's my hope, at least.<br />If anyone got any experience with it, and can tell me more of it, or if there's other suggestions that's also very much welcomed.noestehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05406526666189312484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778474049654491461.post-14467790210780659562009-09-20T04:09:34.593+02:002009-09-20T04:09:34.593+02:00They look sweet - I am in awe of your ability to p...They look sweet - I am in awe of your ability to paint whites and flesh tones.<br /><br />As for basing - I agree, either get some burtnt grass but keep it very sparse or try some longer field grass (again keep it sparse) to give the imression of a dessicate steppe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com