Basing models

Today, inspired by Heather, I have around twenty Studio zombies to base.
For over twenty years basing meant sand, muddy brown wash, grey drybrush and then static grass (flock in the olden days) to me.
When I first bought some Studio zombies I was inspired by the lavish box art to try and sculpt paved bases using Milliput and Italeri putty. My results were mixed to say the least. My JD model that I matt coated yesterday is the only one remaining with a self sculpted base.
When it comes to putty I suck.
(and photography, and blending......etc)
About a month ago I discovered Fenris games and thier resin detailed bases, this was after half a day of scouring the net to try to discover what bases Studio used.
I, am, blown, away!
These bases are great and cheap!
I havent even had attachment problems, simply clipping the tab away and leaving a piece of it beneath each foot and voila, instant pins. The resin is easily cleaned and drilled with a pinvice.
My only warning is wash 'em realy well or they refuse to take paint.
Will post some dreadfull pics later.....

Today I did this!

Bub.

This is a few of the rubbery weeping angels given away with this weeks Dr Who adventures magazine.Apart from the silly short arm I think they look ok. 5min paintjob of a greygreen base, fortress drybrush and a black wash.
They should do well for wargaming and the weeping figure, if painted with some care is actualy very nice indeed.
Thats yer authentic Javis grass there on the bases.
Wow!

JD from scrubs. Could have painted this much better if I had not been rushing..

"What the *u%k are you looking at?" He seems to say....

Videos to watch before you resurrect...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Fc4CK9uYZ1M

This is also worth a watch.
I love it when people get all interlektuall about zombies.
What does that say about me?

Mmmmmmmmmmmm.
I think I may need help.

Neurosciece for zed heads!

http://blog.ketyov.com/2011/02/nerd-nite-zombie-brain-talk-online.html

In an attempt to entertain myself whilst painting AND sort of study at the same time......

Cant recommend this guy enough.

Any friend of George......

 And a few of my oldies including some of the excellent Westwind Nazi zombies and of course older Studio stuff.
I plan to take pics of the horde as it grows so maybe a group shot would be in order so as I can watch it expand on a (hopefully) weekly basis.

As long as I dont get too badly sidetracked by Dr Who or somesuch....

 Did I mention that I adore Studio sculpts?

I did?

Oh......

Well, in my honest opinion they are the best range of undead available. Wish I could do them justice.
25 years of painting.......you would never think it.

Zombie granny to kick off. I love Studio miniatures and wish I could do them justice.
Would love to see what others made of this beautiful little model...