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Author:  munky79 [ Tue Nov 13, 2007 3:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Epic bases
im looking for ideas and techniques for basing my IG tanks and "bike size" units, what do you guys use?

if i used plasticard is there a easy way of getting the bevelled edge the same as the infantry bases?
Author:  Dave [ Tue Nov 13, 2007 3:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Epic bases
I know Dremel has a bevel table and bits, other than that though I haven't seen any tools for this.  And I've looked around for something like this a bit for scratch building.

The smaller Flames of War bases can base 2 bike sized units pretty well however.

I use Litko plywood and magnetic strips for my bases.
Author:  plm2212 [ Tue Nov 13, 2007 3:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Epic bases
I do not know of an easy way to get the bevel edges, I do mine the old fashion way and use a piece of sand paper and bevel each by hand.  

Laters
Author:  Dwarf Supreme [ Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Epic bases
I belt sander would work great for a task like that. I've used it to smooth out the edges for ceramic tiles. Fine grit sandpaper would probably be best for plasticard.
Author:  munky79 [ Wed Nov 14, 2007 3:11 am ]
Post subject:  Epic bases
i was considering making some up and casting them seeing as i will need quite a few, and others will need em.
and GW charge a lot for there bases.

where do you guys(uk) get plasticard from?
ive seen some on ebay but i dont know if id get ripped of on price!

cheers
Author:  plm2212 [ Wed Nov 14, 2007 4:12 am ]
Post subject:  Epic bases
I am not in the UK, but what I use is actually a For Sale sign from the hardware (DIY) store.  I am not sure about the UK but here some of the signs are made of plastic and are just the right thickness for epic bases.  Plus I can get about 100 or more bases depending on the size I need at the time and it only cost approx. $4.00 per sign.  Good luck.   :)

Laters
Author:  zap123 [ Wed Nov 14, 2007 5:01 am ]
Post subject:  Epic bases
If you go to a good Hobby shop or Model Railway shop you can get plastic card in a variety of types.  Evergreen actually make some with a tile pattern, and if you pick the right size (they're in Imperial so I'm not sure which) these can be chopped up into Epic bases with a nice neat bevel....as long as you dont mind a + through the middle :)  I think  they work out at $8AUS a sheet and you can get maybe 70 bases.

I have been buying up the WHFB 20x20mm bases without the slot that come in all the plastic box sets....bit high but no muss/no fuss :D
Author:  CyberShadow [ Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:06 am ]
Post subject:  Epic bases

(munky79 @ Nov. 14 2007,02:11)
QUOTE
where do you guys(uk) get plasticard from?
ive seen some on ebay but i dont know if id get ripped of on price!

I get mine from here:

4D Models, London

But, I also have this eBay seller bookmarked (although I have not used him yet):

Plasticard on eBay
Author:  loofnick [ Wed Nov 14, 2007 1:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Epic bases
I don't think that eBay shop sells much on eBay anymore.  They now have there own website: http://www.stationroadbaseboards.co.uk/
I have bought from them on ebay. plastic was a bit softer and more flexible then I hoped for (I wanted some for very large rigid bases) but it works fine for epic bases.

I use .75 mm bases, as when I place my (older style) infantry and bikes on them, the infantry/bikes' own base + 0.75 mm gives exactly the same height as putting them on epic standard bases. I then smear a layer of multi-purpose Polyfilla on the base and insert the infantry, then reshape it, and sprinkle sand on top, giving a decently textured base.
0.75mm plastic really isn't worth bevelling; I just cut 20x20mm squares, and round off the edges.  Might be a bit thin for making the longer bases though (Polyfilla on large areas often warps shapes as it drys).

This place also seems like a good source (not tried them myself). Antinocenti's Workshop

I thought there was a good sticky thread on warseer for supplies, but I seem to have misplaced the link.
Author:  Lextar [ Thu Nov 15, 2007 12:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Epic bases
As Sap says, a good railway/hobby shop will stock plasti card. They range in different thickness, 0.25, 2.5 1mm, 1.5mm, 2mm+

My local hobby shop in the UK sells an A4 size sheet from ?1.50 to ?3 depending upon thickness ?if i remember correctly.
Author:  munky79 [ Sun Nov 18, 2007 7:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Epic bases
i got some 1.5 mm plasticard on order from Fleabay il post pics of how i get on with the bevelled edge.

im after a look similar to the inf bases to tie the tanks in wit them.
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