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Warpfire Miniatures

The Art of
Basing

A great base doesn't just finish a model — it plants it in a world. From simple textured sand to fully sculpted narrative displays, every tier of basing we offer is treated as part of the overall miniature, not an afterthought. Choose your level, choose your theme, and we'll do the rest.

Basing Styles

Examples of Basing themes and levels. Concepts depicted. All can be created or adapted to suit your army as well as custom themes. Gold-level bases may require extensive 3D printing which I can do in-house.

Choose Your Standard

All four levels can be mixed and matched across a commission — tabletop troops with display-level characters, or a full force elevated to a single consistent standard. Every quote is tailored to your project.

Tabletop Quality
Bronze
Standard Gaming Finish
  • Sand or texture paste ground
  • Basecoat, wash, single drybrush
  • Basic static grass or tufts
  • Painted rim
  • Consistent across full army
Starting from
Included
With all tabletop tier commissions
Display Quality
Silver
Enhanced Tabletop Finish
  • Slate, cork, or mixed materials
  • Multiple highlight and wash passes
  • Premium tufts, moss, or scatter
  • Glazing for colour unification
  • Painted and highlighted rim
Starting from
Quoted per project
Included with Display tier commissions
High Display Quality
Gold
Showcase Finish
  • Fully built terrain features
  • Slate, debris, enemy trophies
  • All elements highlighted & painted
  • Strong narrative composition
  • Water effects, OSL, or blood FX
  • Premium scatter and scenic items
Starting from
Quoted per project
Included with Masterclass tier commissions
Competition Level
Platinum
Display & Competition Finish
  • Fully sculpted terrain
  • Modelled interaction with miniature
  • Competition-level painting throughout
  • Strong narrative & visual story
  • Custom plinth available on request
  • One-of-a-kind scenic display piece
Starting from
Quoted per project
Available as a standalone add-on

Basing Styles We Offer

These are the most common themes — but if you have something specific in mind, just ask. Every commission is bespoke.

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Ice & Tundra

Fenrisian snow fields, frozen ground, ice cracks. Layers of settled and fresh snow with cold blue glazing in the shadows.

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Slate & Rock

Cracked stone, natural slate, cork rock formations. Drybrushed highlights to bring out texture at any distance.

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Urban Rubble

Crumbled masonry, shattered tile, twisted metal. Great for war-torn 40k city fight environments.

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Desert & Ash Wastes

Dry cracked earth, pale sand, ochre dust. Minimalist and striking — lets brighter army colours pop.

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Jungle & Overgrowth

Dense foliage, roots, moss, and creeping vines. Warm and humid tones with lush scatter materials.

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Magma & Scorched Earth

Cracked volcanic rock with glowing lava OSL. Dramatic and high-contrast — perfect for Khorne or Salamanders.

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Grimdark & Bone

Skull piles, scattered bones, dark earth. Deeply muted and oppressive — ideal for Death Guard or Undead armies.

Custom Theme

Something completely specific to your army or lore? Bring a reference and we'll build it from scratch.

Plant your army in its world

Request a Basing Quote

Tell us your theme, tier, and army size and I'll come back within 48 hours with pricing and options.

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