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Wider Wargaming => Painting & Modelling => Topic started by: Maenoferren on 03 August 2010, 08:33:57 AM

Title: Basing individual figures
Post by: Maenoferren on 03 August 2010, 08:33:57 AM
I am wanting to base a lot of the figures on individual bases for the hunters etc. I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on what to use?
Cheers
Stephen
Title: Re: Basing individual figures
Post by: Steve J on 03 August 2010, 10:40:04 AM
1p coins would work pretty well I reckon.
Title: Re: Basing individual figures
Post by: NTM on 03 August 2010, 10:55:14 AM
I use 1p sized (20mm/3/4" diameter) washers for 15/20mm they would be a bit on the large size for 10mm IMHO
There is a company which does 15mm round MDF bases I will post a link as long as it doesn't break any forum rules.
Other than that I would say use 1/2" washers or similar.
Title: Re: Basing individual figures
Post by: Leon on 03 August 2010, 03:38:02 PM
Quote from: NTM on 03 August 2010, 10:55:14 AM
I use 1p sized (20mm/3/4" diameter) washers for 15/20mm they would be a bit on the large size for 10mm IMHO
There is a company which does 15mm round MDF bases I will post a link as long as it doesn't break any forum rules.
Other than that I would say use 1/2" washers or similar.

No bother with the link, I can't see myself being able to offer round MDF bases for a while!

Other people have mentioned using 1 cent coins, which you can usually get from the Post Office/bank, if you ask nicely.
Title: Re: Basing individual figures
Post by: ronan on 03 August 2010, 04:55:11 PM
Quote from: Leon on 03 August 2010, 03:38:02 PM
using 1 cent coins, which you can usually get from the Post Office/bank, if you ask nicely.

(http://smolensk.homelinux.org/photos/clowneries/robber_1cent.jpg)

:D  :D  :D

I usually use  metallic  round slices with a hole - what's the name in english ? - my figs are paint on cardboard, then cut and glued on this round slices..)
(http://smolensk.homelinux.org/photos/clowneries/rondelles.jpg)
Title: Re: Basing individual figures
Post by: Dazza on 03 August 2010, 05:22:47 PM
Quote from: ronan on 03 August 2010, 04:55:11 PMI usually use  metallic  round slices with a hole - what's the name in english ?

We call them washers :)

Title: Re: Basing individual figures
Post by: ronan on 03 August 2010, 06:48:33 PM
Quote from: Dazza on 03 August 2010, 05:22:47 PM
We call them washers :)


Thank you !
Title: Re: Basing individual figures
Post by: nikharwood on 03 August 2010, 08:46:49 PM
If 1p coins are too big, you could go with 5p coins...it'll increase the value of your figures too  ;D
Title: Re: Basing individual figures
Post by: Maenoferren on 03 August 2010, 08:55:28 PM
cheers guys, so basically 15mm bases would be about what I need... right google here I come
Title: Re: Basing individual figures
Post by: NTM on 04 August 2010, 07:34:32 AM
Products for Wargamers do the MDF rounds

http://www.productsforwargamers.com/accessories/basesmdf

Title: Re: Basing individual figures
Post by: Maenoferren on 04 August 2010, 10:52:31 PM
I was just fiddling around in my leather carving tool box and I came across a 10mm punch, i tried it out on some cereal box card and it is a super size for individual basing, I now need to find some art board and off we go, cue lots of noise!!!! ::)
Title: Re: Basing individual figures
Post by: morrigan on 05 August 2010, 02:00:33 PM
I'm in the process of basing a bunch of SYW figures on individual bases. I'm using 1/8" washers that I get in a bulk pack at hardware stores for about 3 cents apiece. They are about 10 mm - 3/8ths of an inch across
Title: Re: Basing individual figures
Post by: Maenoferren on 05 August 2010, 09:55:12 PM
Well I found some thick mounting board type stuff, basically a piece from the space hulk game, I managed to punch out 54 10mm circles, I probabbly could have managed more If i had been more accurate.  THanks again to everyone who chipped in with advice, I will have a look at the stuff you told me about.
Title: Re: Basing individual figures
Post by: GordonY on 19 August 2010, 06:11:12 AM
Or look here, usually very quick http://www.warbases.co.uk/#/circular-bases/4532867282

Gordon
Title: Re: Basing individual figures
Post by: count_zero99uk on 20 August 2010, 09:52:51 AM
Euro cent coins are perfect for this.
Title: Re: Basing individual figures
Post by: Maenoferren on 20 August 2010, 10:04:57 AM
cheers guys  :D
Title: Re: Basing individual figures
Post by: slinky on 20 August 2010, 06:45:45 PM
peter pig sell metal discs that work perfectly for 10 mm figs. About 40 in a pack for a couple of quid and they work with magnetic sheeting for storage.

Use these for all my figs   :D
Title: Re: Basing individual figures
Post by: ba22er on 30 September 2010, 03:31:53 PM
I tend to use M6 washers rather than coins as I have lined my figure boxes with magnetic sheet. The hole is usually filled when I flock the fig.

Barrie
Title: Re: Basing individual figures
Post by: NTM on 30 September 2010, 04:01:44 PM
I go for M4 which have a smaller hole