Re-basing ACW Yank miniatures

Having almost finished re-basing and repairing my Confederates I have moved to the Yanks. I have used the same basing technique (with flowers) although progress with the sieve seems slower/harder.

These boys have the original flock scrapped back. I have repaired damage areas by covering with sand, This I will paint and dry brush before applying the new flock and flowers...

Examples of the finished item - although I still have to touch the paint jobs up and re-varnish.

Re-basing Confederate Brigade Commands part 1

Well I have made a start on the project by re-basing my command stands. The original basing was very heavy and dark green. I wanted my final collection to have lighter bases that have a dry summer feel. With one set on scenery tiles to my name I have to ensure it fits with all my collections. I'm afraid the Flames of War collection swayed my decision to base in a dry summer theme.

I had meant to take before and after shoots, but I didn't get round to it - one of those regrets I have more often than not. The re-basing wasn't as painful as I excepted and the addition of flowers doesn't seem to have diminished my manhood - still being told to take cold showers by the other half!

Very pleased with the results so far. The grass is a mixture of healthy and dry flock. This was mixed together then sprinkled on several times using a strainer. After each application I turn the model upside down and repeatedly tap the bottom of the model. This removes the lose flock and helps the remaining flock to stand up.

On the left hand model I also added grass clumps. Once again I used to different colours of grass clumps. I figure the more depth you add the better. I originally bought a number of grass clump packs from Warlord games but have since found a good supply of them locally.