"Hex bases" Topic

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WKeyser	20 Aug 2009 4:41 a.m. PST
Hi I was wondering if any on knows a manufacturer who makes lead/pewter hex bases approx 1.5". The reason is that I am using the Forge world bases for CY6 but I am adding a rod that is about 8" tall so I can slide the planes up and down to give a good visual of the height. The Forge world bases are great, but light, so I wanted to add the metal hex bases to the bottom of the stand to give it weight! Thanks William
RavenscraftCybernetics	20 Aug 2009 4:51 a.m. PST
Iron wind battletech hex bases are what you want.
WKeyser	20 Aug 2009 4:55 a.m. PST
Just took a look and they might be what I am looking for thanks. William
Dan Cyr	20 Aug 2009 7:14 a.m. PST
I've bought a fair number of Iron Winds metal bases for use with A/C and they work great. A/C scale from 1/300 to 1/144. I actually glue two of the bases together (bottom to bottom) to make a thicker and heavier base). Dan
KenH01	20 Aug 2009 7:36 a.m. PST
If the Forge World bases are like the generic hexbases made of plastic then Brigade Models sells a molded weight that fits in them. link Ken
BCantwell	20 Aug 2009 11:21 a.m. PST
unless you really need the hex shape, you can simply go to the hardware store and get a big washer to glue underneath – that'll cost you all of 25-30 cents each. Brian
WKeyser	20 Aug 2009 11:08 p.m. PST
Hi Dan that is what I might do to make the base even heavier, I will have to order some and check. Ken no they are not like the flying bases, these are much nicer with two little wheels that indicate speed and altitude. Brian I know but it just wont look as nice!!! I am one of those that if it does not look nice why bother. Thanks all William

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