How to Base and Detail the Male Classic Wizard Miniature

Quick answer

Paint the Male Classic Wizard in subassemblies, then base him with a simple rubble-and-static-grass scheme that contrasts with his starry robes. Focus detail work on the staff and face to draw the eye.

Step-by-step basing and detailing process

1. Clean and assemble with hand options: Remove mold lines with a hobby knife, then dry-fit the hand options to see which pose you prefer. Glue the chosen hand but leave the staff separate if it blocks access to the robe. Check that the staff arm fits naturally before committing to glue.
2. Prime in a thin coat: Use a light grey or white primer so the starry patterns remain visible. Spray in short bursts from 20 cm away. Avoid spraying too close or you will obscure fine detail.
3. Paint the robes and stars: Basecoat the robes in deep blue or purple, then paint small stars and moons in silver or gold. Use a fine brush and thin paint to keep the shapes crisp. Let each star dry before adding the next to prevent smearing.
4. Detail the staff and face: Paint the staff a wood color, then add a crackling arcane effect with a light blue glaze or edge highlight. Paint the face with a flesh tone and add simple eyes. Use a smaller brush for the face than for the robes to maintain control.
5. Build and texture the base: Glue the miniature to a base, then add sand or small rocks for texture. Paint the base dark grey or brown, and drybrush a lighter tone. Leave the area under the feet clear of texture so the model sits flat.
6. Add finishing touches: Apply a matte varnish to protect the paint, then add a few tufts of static grass or tiny crystals to the base. Keep the base simple to avoid distracting from the wizard. Varnish before adding grass to avoid frosting the tufts.

Product facts

• Male Classic Wizard: Includes one unpainted Male Classic Wizard with hand options. You can choose the hand pose that best fits your basing and painting plan before assembly.