ochoin deach | 03 Jun 2012 6:03 a.m. PST |
I was surprised to hear an internet acquaintance of mine still used drink coasters to base his figures. What do you use? Wood, metal, pre-cut, artists' backing board, other? |
rvandusen | 03 Jun 2012 6:13 a.m. PST |
washers, pennies, metal stands, pre-cut mdf. Whatever works at the moment |
abelp01 | 03 Jun 2012 6:16 a.m. PST |
Washers and Litko wood bases. |
dam0409 | 03 Jun 2012 6:30 a.m. PST |
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Athelwulf | 03 Jun 2012 6:48 a.m. PST |
Pennies for the foot troops and large washers for the mounted ones, these are 28mm cowboys. |
SECURITY MINISTER CRITTER | 03 Jun 2012 7:03 a.m. PST |
I cut old wood paneling. I cut several thousand at a time and then ignore the issue for several years. The last time I cut was 04, and I am just now getting low on 15mm infantry bases. |
Waco Joe | 03 Jun 2012 7:39 a.m. PST |
Started using GF9 econo bases but since they are AWOL have switched to Renaissance Ink's version. |
Gennorm | 03 Jun 2012 7:56 a.m. PST |
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IronDuke596 | 03 Jun 2012 8:22 a.m. PST |
Magnetic squares --similar to a fridge magnetic. This permits individual figures to cling to a various sized unit bases (Coy Bn or both). The bases can be similar flexible magnetic strips or thin ferrous metal cut to the desired unit size. |
Battle Phlox | 03 Jun 2012 8:46 a.m. PST |
I used to use balsa wood to base mt 15mm armies but I found out that the minis break away from the wood to easy so I'm switching to Wargame Accessories metal bases. For 15mm or 20mm minis I use washers. Larger minis I used to use GW bases but have switched to GF9 magnetic bases bacause the are easier to store and transport. |
AGamer | 03 Jun 2012 9:46 a.m. PST |
1.5mm and 3mm plywood to which I then add a piece of flex steel, thin steel bases for microarmor and some lexan cut offs for naval units. |
Big Red | 03 Jun 2012 9:46 a.m. PST |
Artists' backing board for 25's and plastic (Battlefront – I like their bases but don't play FOW) for 15's. |
MajorB | 03 Jun 2012 12:20 p.m. PST |
Mount board (aka, I believe., matte board) and have done for many years. |
Willtij | 03 Jun 2012 12:24 p.m. PST |
Pennies or washers usually |
Grand Duke Natokina | 03 Jun 2012 1:09 p.m. PST |
Some artist matte board, some plastic card. I prefer round or oval bases as they have no points to catch on the carpet some gamers cover their tables with. A buddy uses pennies and I occasionally use washers. He says washers cost a penny and a half. I ask him if he can spend washers for anything. |
14Bore | 03 Jun 2012 3:41 p.m. PST |
Balsa or Bass, just started using cedar (that I cut myself) but don't know how it will work or hold up. |
etotheipi | 03 Jun 2012 5:30 p.m. PST |
Used up gift cards (and other plastic cards) and a 1" hole punch. |
377CSG | 03 Jun 2012 6:59 p.m. PST |
Metal roof sheeting cut to size with shears. You can add wood underneath – glued with Liquid nails. |
CeruLucifus | 03 Jun 2012 7:25 p.m. PST |
I have only 25-28mm figures. I base on GW slot bases with magnetic strip on the bottom; these are 1/8" thick with beveled sides. The magnet is because I cut galvanized steel inserts for my unit trays. For non-GW figures, I buy extra bases in the same style from em-4. When I need custom size larger bases, I use 1/8" thick basswood, cut to size, and beveled with a rasp/file/sanding block. |
John the OFM | 03 Jun 2012 9:53 p.m. PST |
Bass wood that I cut myself and washers. |
Fa Lan Sz | 04 Jun 2012 1:55 p.m. PST |
I like bass wood myslef, John. It is sturdier than balsa. |
Yesthatphil | 04 Jun 2012 2:29 p.m. PST |
Pre-cut MDF, Plastic slotta types, and coins, mostly. |
Don1962 | 05 Jun 2012 4:38 a.m. PST |
I like the weight and solid foundation provided by sheet metal underneath my 15mm figures. Rather than consume time making bases (more time for painting miniatures), I purchase steel bases from a supplier called Wargame Accessories wargameaccessories.com for under 20 cents per stand. They have every imaginable size and quick turnaround on orders. I also use metal washers for my 25mm skirmish miniatures. These are a bit of bother because I have to fill the hole in the washer with modeling clay before gluing on the figure. |
Flashman14 | 05 Jun 2012 5:09 a.m. PST |
Washers and the Wargames Accessories pre-cut steel bases (above). |
COL Scott0again | 05 Jun 2012 4:49 p.m. PST |
I use sheets of PVC that I cut myself. |
Dasher | 06 Jun 2012 8:39 p.m. PST |
The only Games Workshop products I buy any more are their bases. GW makes the best bases to put other people's figs on. |