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PostPosted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 2:03 am 
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I'm currently basing my Iyanden using the fine slate out of the Games Workshop Urban Basing Kit. I'm rapidly running out and it was limited edition. Anyone know where I can get more from?

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 8:16 am 
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Garden centres might have something similar  - together with aquarium shops, these can provide a surprising array of basing stuff.

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 9:56 am 
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(vanvlak @ Nov. 15 2006,07:16)
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Garden centres might have something similar  - together with aquarium shops, these can provide a surprising array of basing stuff.

I thought about it, but this stuff is less than a mm across so I think ot would be too small for fishtanks and get caught in the filter and I can't see it used in gardens as it would just blow away.

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 12:10 pm 
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(mageboltrat @ Nov. 15 2006,09:56)
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(vanvlak @ Nov. 15 2006,07:16)
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Garden centres might have something similar  - together with aquarium shops, these can provide a surprising array of basing stuff.

I thought about it, but this stuff is less than a mm across so I think ot would be too small for fishtanks and get caught in the filter and I can't see it used in gardens as it would just blow away.

ummm, had no idea it was so fine. Is there a pic of it somewhere? I might come up with something if I have a better idea.

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I'm not 100% sure what you're talking about, either, but would mica flake from a mineral supply company work?

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 3:02 pm 
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Hi MBR,

They often use that stuff in outdoor ash trays, beleive it or not.

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(MaksimSmelchak @ Nov. 15 2006,14:02)
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Hi MBR,

They often use that stuff in outdoor ash trays, beleive it or not.

*** Where are you located? ***

Cambridge..

OK here we go

EXAMPLES OF FINE SLATE IN USE

Photos of the urban basing kit

Here is a photo of it in use from the Games Workshop site. It's on the top base.

Basing example

And a photo of my wraith gate its in the gray piles





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Wow, lovely model that Ratty - hadn't seen such a close-up view.
Anyway - I might be able to help. Have to get some stuff from work and will take a photo tomorow.

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(vanvlak @ Nov. 15 2006,19:28)
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Wow, lovely model that Ratty - hadn't seen such a close-up view.
Anyway - I might be able to help. Have to get some stuff from work and will take a photo tomorow.

Oh thanks that will be great if it's the stuff.

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It's not the same stuff, I'm afraid - it's similar in appearance, but blacker in colour, and perhaps not as flat as the typical slate fragment. But as I said, I'll take a pic, and you decide if it's ok.

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I'm going to give these people a ring tomorrow and hope they do something similar

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The coal looks good - but give me until tomorrow before you order -if you like the stuff, I might be able to get you some free.

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Personally I think I would get hold of a slate.....and a hammer  :laugh:
Hadn't seen that basing material before but will definitly have to give it a go for the urban pieces.

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(Justiniel @ Nov. 16 2006,08:44)
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Personally I think I would get hold of a slate.....and a hammer  :laugh:
Hadn't seen that basing material before but will definitly have to give it a go for the urban pieces.

It's looking that way. the problem is finding a bag that doesn't disintegrate as soon as you clobber it.

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(MaksimSmelchak @ Nov. 15 2006,14:02)
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They often use that stuff in outdoor ash trays, beleive it or not.

I think that is activated carbon granules, they absorb odour. They are also usefull against radiation poisoning so be sure to eat lots next time you get caught in fallout :)

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