"32 mm heroic figures" Topic

Hi all,

I have two general questions concerning these figures. I am wondering about durability and movement on the terrain to justify the added expense.

I am just getting started on the old west, I posted a question in the recent past about the best size to base 28 mm figures considering these figs move in, out of, and onto buildings in the terrain. The predominant response was 0.75" (19.2 mm's). With that being said, how is a 32 mm (1.25") base for these figs going to practically work? The old west buildings are "one size fits all". Will these figs allow a 0.75" base and still remain stable?

I have never gamed with resin case figs. There will be the inevitable accidental tipping over of a resin cast fig. How durable is an extended arm holding a weapon for instance going to hold up against breakage for resin cast?

Thank you for your opinions and time responding.

Hi all,

I have two general questions concerning these figures. I am wondering about durability and movement on the terrain to justify the added expense.

I am just getting started on the old west, I posted a question in the recent past about the best size to base 28 mm figures considering these figs move in, out of, and onto buildings in the terrain. The predominant response was 0.75" (19.2 mm's). With that being said, how is a 32 mm (1.25") base for these figs going to practically work? The old west buildings are "one size fits all". Will these figs allow a 0.75" base and still remain stable?

I have never gamed with resin case figs. There will be the inevitable accidental tipping over of a resin cast fig. How durable is an extended arm holding a weapon for instance going to hold up against breakage for resin cast?

Thank you for your opinions and time responding.

Hi all,

I have two general questions concerning these figures. I am wondering about durability and movement on the terrain to justify the added expense.

I am just getting started on the old west, I posted a question in the recent past about the best size to base 28 mm figures considering these figs move in, out of, and onto buildings in the terrain. The predominant response was 0.75" (19.2 mm's). With that being said, how is a 32 mm (1.25") base for these figs going to practically work? The old west buildings are "one size fits all". Will these figs allow a 0.75" base and still remain stable?

I have never gamed with resin case figs. There will be the inevitable accidental tipping over of a resin cast fig. How durable is an extended arm holding a weapon for instance going to hold up against breakage for resin cast?

Thank you for your opinions and time responding.

The only issues you'll run into with base sizes will be: A) standing a figure in a doorway, B) standing a figure on a staircase, and C) standing a figure inside of a train – if you have one.

I've never run into any notable issues using standard 25mm/1" bases on my Old West figures. If a character doesn't fit somewhere you can simply mark it with a die or chit/counter/token. It's not a big deal. I haven't built a gaming train yet, but I could imagine (if done wrong) that could be a pain.

I don't think you'd have to worry much at all about 32mm bases. Some smaller buildings may have gaps of 1" or less, in which case you wouldn't be able to fit the figure there, but you could easily mark where it's meant to be standing.

Regarding resin. That's personal opinion. I've had some resin miniatures break (some were broken before they even arrived at my house) so for gaming/modeling I avoid resin now. Really dislike it. However with careful handling you shouldn't have any problems. I run my OW game at conventions so I try to stick to metal figures for durability over a season's worth of games, etc.

Resin also varies tremendously between companies. Some is more powdery/crumbly than others, some more rubbery/lenient. I've had terrible resin casts from both Black Scorpion and Great Escape Games – so it just depends on your luck.