Basing deadlock

[MiSiU]

So...
Got myself one of those limited "cloak mode" not-really-GiTS models.
I decided to base it well enough as the model is clear so the only thing worth work is the base. I came up to this point:

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Of course the shells are to be painted fresh metal as if just fired and some final touches will be done (I also consider some water effect to pretend rain), but I feel there's something missing here that I just can't pinpoint. My wife suggests some bright accent as a contrast (some kind of trash/soda can/whatever in bright colour), but I'm rather not convinced. Some advice anyone? Oh, and it's a small 30mm base to make it clear so nothing large will fit.

[ToMaZ]

An oil stain? Or check out C'tan his WIP topic. He has a nice tutorial on how to create a clear bottle. That would be a nice thing to add I think.

[Nameless]

what model are you using? perhaps it will be easier to suggest something for the specific sculpt

[MiSiU]

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But in limited version cast in clear, translucent resin.

[Skrit]

Which colours will you be painting it?!

[Nameless]

not sure really what you can add... a broken road sign maybe? yellow with biohazard warning? red :stop: sign?

[LadyEyes]

If you put a sign of some sort, you could balance her standing on it.

[MiSiU]

I decided to go for the soda cans and guess I'm quite happy with it. Still to tone them down to fit with the base. I also overdid the rust - need to tone it down a bit too.
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And two photos of dry-fit (I know that white backgorund sukcs for this, but I had nothing else nearby).
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[MiSiU]

More or less finished:
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And some better shots of the base:
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One pain in the ass to take photos. More light means the model is shining like hell, while with less light the base itself is to dark.

[Pandadosmares]

Thats cool