Display Piece build template

A competition or showcase miniature with reference planning, display base work, advanced lighting, and final photography. This public template shows the milestone structure and starter material categories before you create a customizable workspace.

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Milestone timeline

1
Collect mood, lighting, and color references
planning
2
Prep model and plan subassemblies
prep
3
Build display base composition
basing
4
Prime and sketch values
priming
5
Paint main volumes and focal point
painting
6
Refine blends, texture, and contrast
refinement
7
Paint face, eyes, and micro details
Details
8
Integrate model with display base
basing
9
Matte varnish and final photography
Finishing

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Display Piece build template

Use this template See the workspace

Milestone timeline

1
Collect mood, lighting, and color references
planning
2
Prep model and plan subassemblies
prep
3
Build display base composition
basing
4
Prime and sketch values
priming
5
Paint main volumes and focal point
painting
6
Refine blends, texture, and contrast
refinement
7
Paint face, eyes, and micro details
Details
8
Integrate model with display base
basing
9
Matte varnish and final photography
Finishing

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