| UshCha | 11 Aug 2023 7:43 a.m. PST |
There is an inevitable conflict between sensible 1/144 scale figures and out of scale unrealistic "detailed " circus freaks. Despite going for either at 4ft its had to tell some bases apart, following the TMP tip I have no started to shape bases. Bases with either a SAW or LSW have the front corners chambered which helps at long range. NCO's in contact with the PC by radio a rounded front edge. and PC's a convex front edge and a concave rear edge. It makes working out who is in contact with who quick and easy, nothing worse than trying to find the Radio men. so to 1/144 players how do you do it? PS. SFMG's are always on tripods that are big enough to see at longer ranges as aer Auto Grenade launchers and some light/medium mortars so these have not been afflicted with the above problem. |
Wolfhag  | 11 Aug 2023 10:31 a.m. PST |
There is an inevitable conflict between sensible 1/144 scale figures and out of scale unrealistic "detailed " circus freaks. Is it OK if I steal this line from you? Wolfhag |
| Martin Rapier | 11 Aug 2023 10:44 a.m. PST |
For 6mm I use different formations of figures for different troop types. I imagine the same thing would work for 1/144. |
| Frederick | 11 Aug 2023 11:30 a.m. PST |
I am with Martin on this – for my 6mm WWII troops three troops is a command stand, four is an infantry stand – the heavy weapons I can figure out |
| UshCha | 11 Aug 2023 1:54 p.m. PST |
Wolfhag, be my guest, but I'm not sure it will curry favor with many folk. |
| UshCha | 11 Aug 2023 1:58 p.m. PST |
Martin Rapier – Not sure it would work for some 1/144. We more or less run at 1:1 figures so the team is what it is. Many are 2 man, SAWs, RPGs , Sniper teams, etc. so not much flexibility there, but it is worth remembering it may be useful in some circumstances. Thanks. |
| Dexter Ward | 12 Aug 2023 2:04 p.m. PST |
Coloured marks on the edge of the base work well |
| Wolfhag | 14 Aug 2023 10:12 a.m. PST |
I like the idea of slightly different bases to define the unit type. Wolfhag |
| Ryan Rabies | 18 Aug 2023 2:48 a.m. PST |
I make labels on the computer, here's my YouTube video on how I go about it. Most my stuff is 15mm, but I will do the same for my 10 and 12mm stuff. When you're the designer, you can format it however you want. youtu.be/tOI42L20kj8 |
| UshCha | 19 Aug 2023 1:32 p.m. PST |
Ryan Rabies – Each to their own, labels are too intrusive for me personally, but its all about what you see as the best compromise. |
locates some hard-to-find military toys at the dollar store.
