I think Otterman might be helpful....has some resin bases that might fit your needs!
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| Author: | CBFASI [ Sun May 29, 2011 10:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Epic base alternatives |
I have tried searchng and have not succeeded too well Does anyone know of a reasonable priced source of bases that fit in with the newer GW Epic bases (the 40x12), ideally with inserts to plug the figures into. I already have some of the Exodus War ones but the number required would be extensive and rather expensive. My preferance is to keep near to GW size's as thats what I alread have for a large portion of my armies. As Last resort I may end up using some 1mm Ply I have, and fillup around the cylinder bases (a mix of Dark Realm, Exodus Wars, and some GW figures) Any advice would be greatly received (Rule set in use is a slight variation of the SoW set which is a fantastic baseline) |
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| Author: | Angel_of_Caliban [ Sun May 29, 2011 10:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Epic base alternatives |
I think Otterman might be helpful....has some resin bases that might fit your needs!
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| Author: | Expio [ Sun May 29, 2011 11:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Epic base alternatives |
I use 2 cents per base, are near to GW size's. |
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| Author: | Apocolocyntosis [ Sun May 29, 2011 12:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Epic base alternatives |
Use 2 layers of 1mm plastic sheeting stuck together, with holes drilled in the top layer. |
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| Author: | Dave [ Sun May 29, 2011 1:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Epic base alternatives |
Same as Apoc, except I use magnetic sheeting for the bottom layer. I get mine through Litko. Alternatively, you can see if anyone around here has some spare bases. |
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| Author: | CBFASI [ Sun May 29, 2011 1:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Epic base alternatives |
I will try Otterman first, then the double layer maybe a solution |
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| Author: | Legion 4 [ Sun May 29, 2011 1:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Epic base alternatives |
Yes ... call ... The Otterman !!!!! 
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| Author: | berzerkmonkey [ Sun May 29, 2011 2:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Epic base alternatives |
Apocolocyntosis wrote: Use 2 layers of 1mm plastic sheeting stuck together, with holes drilled in the top layer. If you go this route, you can use a 1/4" hole punch made for paper to punch out your base sockets. Your hand will ache for a while afterwards, but it works. |
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| Author: | CBFASI [ Sun May 29, 2011 2:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Epic base alternatives |
I do have that as a backup method, but over 500 holes is not a nice thought |
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| Author: | Dave [ Sun May 29, 2011 3:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Epic base alternatives |
You can drill through plasticard and wood too, that's what I did. If you tape 20 bases together and drill through them those 500 holes become 25. |
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| Author: | Apocolocyntosis [ Sun May 29, 2011 3:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Epic base alternatives |
CBFASI wrote: I do have that as a backup method, but over 500 holes is not a nice thought It isn't as bad as it sounds. Ive done that many with a hand drill for bases before, the plastic is thing and you can get through them fairly quickly. If you are using a drill (rather than a hole punch) you can also stack a lot of top layers up together and drill a whole bunch in one go. |
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| Author: | deacon [ Sun May 29, 2011 3:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Epic base alternatives |
I use 1.5mm litko bases - 20x20mm for infantry, 20x40mm for vehicles, 40x40mm for super heavies. Then to fill in the space between base and figure bases, I use black lave pumice gel by Vallejo - its awesome. Builds up the base and adds a nice "dirt" texture to it. You can get a variety of colors. I use black simply because I nearly always prime in black. Here's an example of it on one of my own figures:  (the dark gravel is the pumice, with a a light dry brush of grey) I finish it off with random patches of fine grass flock. |
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| Author: | Stingray [ Sun May 29, 2011 6:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Epic base alternatives |
You could also make a few bases and cast the rest. They'd only need simple 1 part molds. |
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| Author: | ceimeifukan [ Mon May 30, 2011 6:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Epic base alternatives |
A few other options nobodies mentioned. - order an ork warband, 44 stands for 13.80 (31.3p per base), plus you can sell on the sprues - Ebay for bases normaly 30 will go for £3-£4 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Epic-Long-Rectang ... 4aab86c25e - DRM, (25p per base) http://www.darkrealmminiatures.co.uk/st ... php?cat=32 |
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| Author: | Philippe [ Mon May 30, 2011 9:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Epic base alternatives |
Hello to everybody, I am making some bases typified " death korps of krieg " for me and some friends of the French community... If people of TC want it, I can make some additional editions... Photos of my bases in my gallery Picasa ( signature) or directly here: https://picasaweb.google.com/1079926929 ... mpatients# |
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