| komradebob | 15 May 2012 6:24 a.m. PST |
I'm finally getting around to putting together a coupleof matched CRossfire forces and was wondering what other people have used for the suggested 1 1/4" x 1 1/4" bases for infantry ( and the half sized platoon commander bases). Anything commercially available, either from hobby sources or the hardware store? Anything easy to construct at home with limited tools? Foamcore seems terribly thick to use for 15mm minis… |
| nvdoyle | 15 May 2012 6:29 a.m. PST |
From what I've read, as long as you're consistent, it doesn't matter much what size or dimensions they are – I've had people suggest using FoW bases, as they're available, and if you ever want to try out another ruleset, you're good to go. I'm not sure if it makes a difference, though, FoW rectangles vice Crossfire squares. Also, look into Litko's bases. They've got lots of options. |
| Yesthatphil | 15 May 2012 6:52 a.m. PST |
Locally, we have successfully used Peter Pig/RFCM-style 30x30 bases (e.g. MDF from ERM or Warbases or pre-cut plastic from PP) There was a Crossfire game at Salute this year
The basing was probably the correct size – but looked so 'normal' to me I honestly didn't notice. The usual MDF suppliers will almost certainly have the right size for you or do you a custom cut (just ask … they generally don't bite  ) Phil |
| Inari7 | 15 May 2012 6:53 a.m. PST |
I to would suggest FOW bases. I seems to me that it would smart be able to use the figures both systems. |
| Martin Rapier | 15 May 2012 7:41 a.m. PST |
I just use 30x30 bases cut from artists mounting board. |
| dmebust | 15 May 2012 9:21 a.m. PST |
Metal 30mm x 30mm or 1 3/16" x 1 3/16" are avaliable from Wargame Accessories. If you want to go that way. |
| Blackhorse MP | 15 May 2012 2:45 p.m. PST |
LITKO, LITKO, LITKO!!! Cutting Balsa wood bases was always the worst part of finishing a unit for me. I'd have units sitting around for weeks waiting to be based because I so dreaded the whole measuring and cutting drudgery involved. Discovering Litko made my wargaming life sooo much happier. p.s. LITKO! |
| By John 54 | 15 May 2012 3:17 p.m. PST |
East Riding miniatures do a lot of pre-cut bases, cheap too. John |
| Inari7 | 15 May 2012 9:32 p.m. PST |
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| MajorB | 16 May 2012 3:08 a.m. PST |
artists mounting board. By the sounds of it, that's the same thing I call matte board. I may have my terminology ker-fuffled up!
Yup. I think it's the same stuff.
It's what I use for bases too. Cheap, can be cut to any size and doesn't need to painted! |
| Martin Rapier | 16 May 2012 3:47 a.m. PST |
Yes they are the same thing, just one of the those transatlantic things, like white glue vs PVA. |
bases up the start of his 1:72 scale WWII Russians.
