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Post subject: What size for circle bases for Epic?  Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 4:23 pm |
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I know a number of people have based there epic units on round bases instead of the square or rectangle. What size(s) are about the best, 25mm and 30mm? I am trying to work out two round sizes. Similar using 10mm x 40mm for regular units and 20mm x 40mm for command untis or big models like terminators. Any info or photo references showing the size and figures mounted on it would be appreciated.
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Post subject: What size for circle bases for Epic? Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 4:57 pm |
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Post subject: What size for circle bases for Epic? Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 7:15 pm |
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Hi Audrey,
MarkConz used 20mm round bases (tiddly winks or plastic chits).
I use a few different sizes:
3/4" or 18mm
1" or 25mm
I also use a variety of other fender washers including:
1&1/4"
1&1/2"
2"
And a few others...
Occasionally I use two smaller fander washers for certain minis:
3/8"
1/2"
I almost never us the rarer 7/8" fender washer.
I've been experimenting lately with oval shapes.
Shalom,
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Post subject: What size for circle bases for Epic? Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 12:32 am |
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| Quote (MaksimSmelchak @ 22 Dec. 2005 (18:15)) | | I've been experimenting lately with oval shapes. |
Where are you getting oval bases? I have been wanting some of these for ages!
In other news, I use 1" bases - a very old picture (although no progress has been made on it!) here._________________ https://www.cybershadow.ninja - A brief look into my twisted world, including wargames and beyond. https://www.net-armageddon.org - The official NetEA (Epic Armageddon) site and resource.
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Post subject: What size for circle bases for Epic? Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 12:44 am |
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I base my Eldar vehicles and walkers on UK 1 and 2 pence pieces, which are 20 and 25mm respectively. 
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Post subject: What size for circle bases for Epic? Posted: Fri Dec 23, 2005 1:30 am |
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| Quote (stormseer @ 22 Dec. 2005 (23:44)) | | I base my Eldar vehicles and walkers on UK 1 and 2 pence pieces, which are 20 and 25mm respectively. |
2p pieces work well for squads of 5 men, 2 bikes or rhinos, gun wagonz etc. 1p pieces work well for dreadnoughts, small buggies and dethkopters and the like_________________  My Photobucket
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MaksimSmelchak
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Post subject: What size for circle bases for Epic? Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2005 4:27 am |
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Hi Iain,
| Quote (CyberShadow @ 22 Dec. 2005 (23:32)) | | Quote (MaksimSmelchak @ 22 Dec. 2005 (18:15)) | | I've been experimenting lately with oval shapes. |
Where are you getting oval bases?
I have been wanting some of these for ages! |
I've had to make my oval bases. I bought an oval template made for scrapbookers and made them using that.
I have contacted a base maker and am pursuing it. I'll let you know if they decide to pick the idea up.
| Quote (CyberShadow @ 22 Dec. 2005 (23:32)) | | In other news, I use 1" bases - a very old picture (although no progress has been made on it!) here. |
Cool!
Shalom,
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stormseer
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Post subject: What size for circle bases for Epic? Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2005 7:18 pm |
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Couldn't you use some wood jointing 'biscuits' for oval bases?
Remembering back to my D&T days, I recall they come in all sorts of shapes, including oval. They might be slightly thick however- although it might be an option worth investigating.
Cheers, ~G
[edit] As ever, google is my friend: http://images.google.co.uk/images?q=wood+biscuit&hl=en
There are a few pics here- have a look in some DIY shops to see if you can get some that are thin enough.
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Post subject: What size for circle bases for Epic? Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2005 8:33 pm |
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Yes, thanks. I considered this. The problems are that they are quite thick for Epic minis. They also usually come in MDF of wood-based, which I dont like painting! 
Before anyone asks, yes, I looked at oval cutters for plasticard, but their minimum radius is usually too large.
Thanks.
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Post subject: What size for circle bases for Epic? Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2005 8:58 pm |
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Hi!
I dont think I ever seen an oval base. Anybody got a pick of one?
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wraeththu
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Post subject: What size for circle bases for Epic? Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2005 4:32 pm |
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Would anyone be interested in odd shaped bases like pictured below? I have been thinking about making and casting these for my own figures. If I go through that whole process then I might as well offer them to others. I have not completely decided on whether to use round or odd shapes.
-Audrey
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Post subject: What size for circle bases for Epic? Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2005 4:40 pm |
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I like them. I might be interested.
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MaksimSmelchak
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Post subject: What size for circle bases for Epic? Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2005 6:08 pm |
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Hi Audrey,
Your bases are very cool but I'm not looking for any like that right now.
I have a bunch or irregular-shaped bases that came with my GZG figures and I'm not overly fond of them.
I've been thinking about building movement trays for my Epic infantry so I prefer a regular-shaped base.
Shalom,
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Post subject: What size for circle bases for Epic? Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2005 9:11 pm |
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Agreed. They look very similar to GZG bases, except that the GZG ones hold two, three of four minis and are a little smaller.
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