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Race specific custom bases?
Apocolocyntosis
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 11:58 am 
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On such a thin bit of plastic with only a few mm to spare each side of the hole wouldn't a 5-6mm drill bit just rip the plastic?

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Quote: (Apocolocyntosis @ Sep. 16 2009, 11:40 )

on the subject of bases in general...the diameter of a round epic base bit is about the same of that as a standard stationary hole punch. If you punch 5 holes in a bit of 1mm plastic, then stick it 2 another bit of 1mm plastic with no holes in, you have an epic base, just without the bevel.

Unfortunately the holes made are sliiightly too small, and hole punching 1mm plasti-card doesn't work brilliantly :disagree: but would it be worth looking into a punch-based method of production?

Well, I like to offer more than just a standard base, bases have to be textured or have additional details added.

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 12:23 pm 
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mh i was wrong anyway, just given it a go and as frogbear said you can just drill them - DIY epic base from 2 sheets of 1mm HIPS with 6mm holes drilled in top sheet:

can always cut the bevel into it once the glue dries.

*stops hijakcing thread*

Id still like textured bases and/or scenic base hole fillers  :agree:




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PostPosted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 2:58 pm 
Quote: (netepic @ Sep. 16 2009, 05:20 )

The problem with our lead ones is that they cost an absolute fortune to make and so they aren't really commercially viable.

But don't the lead alloy ones taste good when you chew them? Market them as candy! Big sales!
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Hmmm... I have a seriously lead habit, but dude - that is too far. You'll be grinding them down and snorting them next!

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:34 pm 
We did that in the industrialized countries for decades - it was called "leaded gasoline".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetra-ethyl_lead
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Otterman
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:40 pm 
Yeah, I think I'm giving up the idea to create 3D specialized bases. It would be easier to hand-manufacture the desired effect (greater texture, rocks, crackle, etc.) and cast in resin.

The plug-in modules / man-sized scenery components are right up the 3D alley, though.

Whew, what a relief! One less project to burn within my mind.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 4:28 pm 
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Just to plant a different seed... how about casualty markers?  This especially given the Edenites' taste for iron-rich fluids.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 4:34 pm 
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Quote: (Legion 4 @ Sep. 15 2009, 22:48 )

If you just made 5 hole long bases ... with the holes in a straight line at cheap price that would be worthwhile ! Have the holes is a straight line so they don't look like G/W's bases ... (G/W Epic bases are TOO  expensive !!)  That would be fine.  And mold the bitz separately ...  :)

Well, I still stand-by my original post ... And have the bitz separately ...  You could have  race specific bitz - IG, Ork, Necron etc. :alien:   The good thing about making just flat 5 hole long bases, no terrain - but straight holes, not only would that work for G/W, but DRM and E/W as well ... :)

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casualty markers sounds like a great idea
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Quote: (Legion 4 @ Sep. 16 2009, 16:34 )

Quote: (Legion 4 @ Sep. 15 2009, 22:48 )

If you just made 5 hole long bases ... with the holes in a straight line at cheap price that would be worthwhile ! Have the holes is a straight line so they don't look like G/W's bases ... (G/W Epic bases are TOO �expensive !!) �That would be fine. �And mold the bitz separately ... �:)

Well, I still stand-by my original post ... And have the bitz separately ...  You could have  race specific bitz - IG, Ork, Necron etc. :alien:   The good thing about making just flat 5 hole long bases, no terrain - but straight holes, not only would that work for G/W, but DRM and E/W as well ... :)

I say again ...   :D

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On the bases thing, I actually think some new bases WOULD work.  While race based wouldn't necessarily do it for me, I think buying a variety bag of them would sell.  

Bases with the unit holes more scattered for Tyranids or Orks, bases that are longer (maximum allowed) and thin for scout units, etc.  Then include in the baggie some bases with rocks, some with ruts or tire tracks, some with tank shells, etc.  Plus the plugs would be a cool idea too.

You could sell these to supplement an army's bases instead of replacing them.  A few of them here and there would make any force 'pop'.

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You could sell these to supplement an army's bases instead of replacing them.  A few of them here and there would make any force 'pop'.

Yeah, think like "supreme commander" bases and such would be very cool!

Currently, I'm moving towards basing my supremes on Warmaster bases, so they stand out a bit and give some room to work on.

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Quote: (Moscovian @ Sep. 17 2009, 10:13 )

On the bases thing, I actually think some new bases WOULD work.  While race based wouldn't necessarily do it for me, I think buying a variety bag of them would sell.  

Bases with the unit holes more scattered for Tyranids or Orks, bases that are longer (maximum allowed) and thin for scout units, etc.  Then include in the baggie some bases with rocks, some with ruts or tire tracks, some with tank shells, etc.  Plus the plugs would be a cool idea too.

You could sell these to supplement an army's bases instead of replacing them.  A few of them here and there would make any force 'pop'.

Nice ideas, Mosc. I'd like to see these, too.

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Otterman
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 3:36 am 
Too many ideas! Please continue.

Let's start simply. This is a near-standard 12mm by 40mm base, but with the holes straight.
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