They're 6mm trays IIRC.

I've never had an issue with storing tanks in them. I've only one up to Ork battlewagon size (so nothing massive) and they do sit higher than the tray height, but as you're putting foam on top there is some sponginess to absorb it.

My collection has expanded so I've no got one case just for infantry, and another (different tray type) for the tanks.

I've not used the trays KR sell to replace the GW ones, but I know they exist.

Cheers

Hi!

Thank you for the response!

The attractiveness of this line over sabol are the aluminum cases. As having move many times, I really need something that has a hard outer shell. I could not tell you how much time and grief that would have saved me over the years.

I like the half trays for infantry and was thinking of one of those 1200 just for infantry, since 2400 (approximate) stand capacity should hopefully accommodate all the infantry I have.

A second one for the rest.

What would you use for titans and such really big figs?

Also, what if I wanted an empty 1200 and put sabol trays in it? You think they'd fit?

Primarch

Too many numbers in my head so i drew out the sizes of the various trays/cases and drawers i have available to try to decide. Thought putting the KR cases and GW ones side by side might be of use to others :


(note : scaled 25% for posting)

Looking at it carefully, i don't think there would be too much trouble fitting the standard KR trays in a GW case as there is a bit of space left around the edges in each (especially 2000s era.) Can anyone confirm or deny ?

I think i will probably therefore go half trays for flexibility as suggested by Rastaman - though I guess it wouldn't be too hard to cut the trays yourself (??) as they are a bit cheaper whole and at the same time cut out 5mm to ease fit in GW cases...

My only frustration is that the lovely old wooden print-font chests of drawers i currently have half my collection in are a completely different size...

Hi!

Once more, I highly appreciate the help!

With the inventory coming to an end and gearing up to finish and repaint everything the storage issue for me is top priority now. I cannot afford to use my old "tackle boxes" to stack well painted minis anymore.

For me at this point the KR aluminum cases are front runner. Its all a matter of what trays to get. I find the price including shipping quite good for what you get (somewhere around 450 dollars).

I like that the trays can accommodate 2 square infantry bases in one slot, looks they will be safe that way.

Thank you for taking the time for measurements and such, since it will be key for my decisions on tray size.

Primarch

Thanks Rastaman for the tips on the KR codes - its like breaking the enigma !!



Humm...i was looking at single trays. At least in ££ss the 23mm full trays (for example) appear to be approx £6.50ish while the half tray is only a pound less... You are right for full-case sets though - same price for whole and half trays.

Looks like i'll be buying sets or cases

PS - Tip for anyone else browsing the KR site : Firefox seems to display much better than IE and Chrome.

Hi Primarch and others, I've also also decided to switch to KR cases for my epic but it will take a while to work out what's required and then gradually start switching it all over. KR is excellent but it can take a bit of mental work to figure out the tray systems and so on. I recommend printing out the tray guide pdf's and playing around with them until you get something you are happy with.

I've already got them for my Batttlefleet Gothic and will take some some pics of that shortly and post them. However, in case it is any help, here is the KR-800 which I bought for my 28mm Napoleonics recently and had already taken photos of. This fits 4 standard cases, I don't know if I'd want to go up to the 6 case version as that would be starting to get very heavy and unwieldy, even when it's not full of minis! Might be ok if it was just full of plastic, but otherwise I wouldn't want to take it anywhere! I might get another one of these KR-800's to make a start on improved storage for my epic.

Here's how the KR-800 arrives. My partner was understanderbly thrilled and impressed by the new mancase arriving but was a good sport about helping me take some photos of it and showing how big it is (or how small she is 155cm or so):



The "lid" opens like a door, all hinges latches and general construction is very sturdy. Comes with space for a carrrying tray that is included and would be good for a standard epic EA 3K force, and another space for rulebooks etc.


Here it is next to the standard KR Aluminium case in which I have 3 Battlefleet gothic fleets (will post pictures of inside later)

Here's one of the cases with some Napoleonic 28mm Cavalary. These are 2/3rd depth trays (70mm) with 1/3rd tray (32mm) on top. These 2/3rd depth trays would be good for many titans, with some large units in the top trays. (Note those are 50mm squares though). For epic infantry and smaller vehicles I will use some of the combos people have already listed, though I'll also show some trays from the BFG case later that might give some useful ideas about how you can do things with epic too.


Here's Napoleonic 28mm infantry in 1/2th depth trays (51mm) in two layers. Good for smaller titans maybe.


I'll try and take some pics of the BFG case tonight and add them too.

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Hi!

Many thanks Markconz!

I don't move things around anymore soon the extra weight for the large case is okay. I want the protection more than mobility. I have a strict policy of not letting the primarchload out of my house anymore due to an incident 15 years ago where my whole tyranid force (and some chaos) was stolen at a exhibition I held. Granted it was as big as it is now, but it was a substantial purchase to replace it all. So I really need is good solid convenient storage in a durable case. This looks like it fits the bill.

My deepest thank to all whom have taken time to post pics of the KR trays and cases. It has given me increased confidence that it is the ideal product for my needs.

Primarch

Sold me to! Still thinking about the titans....

Hi!

Same here. The infantry and standard vehicles seem covered. Large stuff like titans require some thought.

Still, compared to what I knew about these (absolutely nothing), I feel very encouraged in making and informed decision.

Primarch

Like Primarch - Thanks to everyone for help on KR and others. Special mention to Rastaman - I've been looking to buy some cases for about a year but it all seemed too confusing. With your help i think its all sorted in a couple of hours !



Yeah, torn between saving £5 on £50 or just getting a whole extra card box...

Plan is to by a set (5) of the 10mm for infantry, cut them in half and stack them next to 4 of the 23mm half trays for tanks/tall infantry etc. Buy buying 2 cases worth i store one and transport the other, swapping half trays as required.



Glad to see i'm not the only one who refuses to bow to Wendy's insistence for 2 bikes per stand !

Sorry to hear about the stolen army Primarch, - another nice feature of these KR cases is they are lockable, with keys on the standard case, combination locks on the 800 and presumably also the 1200.

I've taken out the standard KR aluminium case with the BFG and taken some pictures to show what trays I'm using and how things fit in. An important fact that KR website points out is that the foam is very flexible and you can fit in more than you might imagine in these if you do it right. So an extra cm or so over the size of the compartment is fine. All of these trays except the ones the Shapeways fighters and Ork Escorts are in are pick and pluck.


On the right we have half depth trays, Dark Realm Pax Aracadian fleet on top - stored upside down as shown in a J2H tray. Some Epic aircraft could be done in a similar way. On the top right is the Kraytonian battleship poking up through into this tray from below because it is a huge model!


And here is what is under the Pax Arcadians, the Kraytonians in a V2H tray, including the Battleship stored on it's back and poking up through the layer above via a hole I cut in the bottom of the top tray.


Here are Shapeways fighters on the left side in a D4H quarter tray (20mmx20mmx40mm). I fit in 8 fighter stands (20mm bases) per compartment as shown. Could be good for doing your old 20mm epic bases in similar way perhaps if you want to save on overall space.


Under the Shapeways fighters layer is a M4H quarter tray (25mmx20mmx40mm), with Ork BFG Escorts - as you can see you can fit a lot in!! Some overhang the compartments by quite a degree but it works absolutely fine. Similar potential with many Epic aircraft... This also is not pick and pluck and comes as it is.


And underneath that is the Ork Capital ships in another V2H tray. Kill Kroozers and Terror Ships stored upside down with their bases slightly overlapping, and Battleships upright.


And while I was at it, I started playing around with fitting in some Epic Titans... And was pleasantly surprised to find that they fit in the half trays on their sides very well.


That is the 2 Reavers upside down above the Warlords - so you could fit 12 in a J2H tray!


Looks like a J2H half tray could also fit 8 Warlords easily - so that is 32 Warlords or 48 Reavers in a standard case Primarch - just what you need!

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