Login |  Register |  FAQ
   
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 12 posts ] 

KR multicases what sizes for Epic/BFG?

 Post subject: KR multicases what sizes for Epic/BFG?
PostPosted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 12:43 am 
Purestrain
Purestrain
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jul 28, 2003 10:43 pm
Posts: 7925
Location: New Zealand
KR make a rather bewildering range of trays etc. Various sizes of squares, pick and pluck etc, including a range of 6mm trays.

e.g. http://www.krmulticase.com/trays.aspx?type=S

What are the tray codes from the 6mm range that people find most useful for transporting epic?

And any thoughts on sizes suitable for BFG?

Thanks!

_________________
http://hordesofthings.blogspot.co.nz/


Top
 Profile Send private message  
 
 Post subject: Re: KR multicases what sizes for Epic/BFG?
PostPosted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 7:05 am 
Brood Brother
Brood Brother

Joined: Thu Feb 13, 2003 4:26 pm
Posts: 7016
Location: Southfields, London, England
Exodus Wars will be having custom cases made for it's forthcoming army deals :-)

They should be perfect for you all.

_________________
Tom Webb
Author Page: http://www.newtonwebb.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/thewebb
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thenewtonwebb
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/thenewtonwebb


Top
 Profile Send private message  
 
 Post subject: Re: KR multicases what sizes for Epic/BFG?
PostPosted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 9:33 am 
Brood Brother
Brood Brother

Joined: Mon Dec 13, 2010 3:51 pm
Posts: 582
For BFG - http://www.warseer.com/forums/showthrea ... se-for-BFG

Otherwise I find the 6mm trays a little too shallow for models. They are ok if all of the models in them are roughly the same hieght, but i have had SM Librarian staffs bent and broken because they stick up too much.

_________________
My EPIC and BFG Blog: https://epicaddiction.wordpress.com/


Top
 Profile Send private message  
 
 Post subject: Re: KR multicases what sizes for Epic/BFG?
PostPosted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 10:13 am 
Purestrain
Purestrain
User avatar

Joined: Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:04 pm
Posts: 5996
Location: UK
I use a mix of 6mm trays and regular depth. 6mm for stands without sticky up spiky bits, then deeper ones for anything else – i tend to get 4 stands into each compartment of the deeper trays as two placed base down fills the space, leaving room for two base up placed offset on top. + one pick n pluck done to taste.

_________________
AFK with real life, still checking PMs


Top
 Profile Send private message  
 
 Post subject: Re: KR multicases what sizes for Epic/BFG?
PostPosted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 9:44 pm 
Brood Brother
Brood Brother

Joined: Tue Feb 22, 2011 11:43 pm
Posts: 2556
Location: UK
I went through this exact thing last week.

Are the 6mm trays actually 10mm in depth? I did some measuring and it seemed too small for a lot of Epic infantry. In the end, the fact that you can't really mix and match the 6/10 mm trays with deeper ones for titans etc made me look at the core range instead (they don't make anything deeper than 23mm in the three-fifths system, nor half-width trays).

I got fed up comparing all the different varieties in the end, and filled a tray with D pick and pluck. I ordered one case and will see how it goes: one half filled with 1/4 deep trays, the other half with 1/3 and 2/3 deep trays:

4 x D4H (23mm deep)
1x D5H (70mm deep)
1x D3H (32mm deep)

It's much cheaper to order them as a "bespoke case" set rather than individually. I am hoping all the infantry and most tanks will go in the four quarter-deep trays. It will probably arrive tomorrow so will have a go soon.

_________________
Kyrt's Battle Result Tracker (forum post is here)
Kyrt's trade list


Top
 Profile Send private message  
 
 Post subject: Re: KR multicases what sizes for Epic/BFG?
PostPosted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 7:04 am 
Purestrain
Purestrain
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jul 28, 2003 10:43 pm
Posts: 7925
Location: New Zealand
You guys are great! Thanks for all the suggestions. :)

_________________
http://hordesofthings.blogspot.co.nz/


Top
 Profile Send private message  
 
 Post subject: Re: KR multicases what sizes for Epic/BFG?
PostPosted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 8:01 am 
Brood Brother
Brood Brother

Joined: Thu Jan 31, 2008 9:15 am
Posts: 1832
Location: Oslo, Norway
I've got several for epic, and I also recommend halftrays, with 23mm deep ones for the infantry and most vehicles. A 5'er for the titans and then a 3'er on top of that for taller vehicles is perfect.

But I'm really looking forward to the custom EW cases! I'll hold off on a case for my Orks until I can see what they come up with.

(And speaking of orks, any more news on the Hoplon mkII? They want battlewagons :))


Top
 Profile Send private message  
 
 Post subject: Re: KR multicases what sizes for Epic/BFG?
PostPosted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 5:39 pm 
Brood Brother
Brood Brother

Joined: Thu Feb 13, 2003 4:26 pm
Posts: 7016
Location: Southfields, London, England
The Hoplon MkII will be released with the new Prefect range - no eta so far.

_________________
Tom Webb
Author Page: http://www.newtonwebb.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/thewebb
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thenewtonwebb
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/thenewtonwebb


Top
 Profile Send private message  
 
 Post subject: Re: KR multicases what sizes for Epic/BFG?
PostPosted: Sat Apr 06, 2013 11:36 am 
Brood Brother
Brood Brother
User avatar

Joined: Sat Apr 30, 2011 3:04 pm
Posts: 2757
I agree hat the 6mm trays are probably too shallow for many infantry units. However, in many cases it will work. If you are using the strip bases you can put the taller ones face down. The advantage is that the 6 mm are a bit sturdier and more suitable to handling outside the case.

_________________
Nitpicks Knapsack (Scratchbuilding and 3D designing and printing and painting)


Top
 Profile Send private message  
 
 Post subject: Re: KR multicases what sizes for Epic/BFG?
PostPosted: Sat Apr 06, 2013 11:42 am 
Purestrain
Purestrain
User avatar

Joined: Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:04 pm
Posts: 5996
Location: UK
Nitpick wrote:
I agree hat the 6mm trays are probably too shallow for many infantry units. However, in many cases it will work. If you are using the strip bases you can put the taller ones face down. The advantage is that the 6 mm are a bit sturdier and more suitable to handling outside the case.


I put some minis in them sideways instead of up/down – generally command stands where everything else would bit in a 6mm but one figure has a taller banner. The bases are slightly proud of the edge sometimes but can take the pressure. … ideal for microworld 6mm dwarves as well, no risk of squashing there ::)

_________________
AFK with real life, still checking PMs


Top
 Profile Send private message  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 12 posts ] 


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 5 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  


Powered by phpBB ® Forum Software © phpBB Group
CoDFaction Style by Daniel St. Jules of Gamexe.net