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Apache 602 Feb 2025 4:22 a.m. PST

I think the 'standard' infantry stand for both is 1" x 3/4" inch, with the smaller Cmd and patrol stands being 1/2 x 3/4". I think the "weapons" platoon stands are 1" x 1".

Can someone either confirm those or give me the correct dimensions?

I've bought some painted 1/72 figures at a flea market, and I've got time to base them up.

I've got both Command Decision (V1) and Combined Arms rules, but they are in storage in the US. I primarily play Combined Arms.

Thanks in advance

jekinder602 Feb 2025 2:34 p.m. PST

3/4" square for infantry stands, 1+1/2" by 3/4" for double sized stands, standard size stands for command and patrols but only one figure. Personally I find these stands too small but I am told that these dimensions were scaled to fit 2 stands in the open back of a ROCO truck.

Trierarch02 Feb 2025 3:14 p.m. PST

Original CD used small bases so they would fit into "HO" scale trucks.
CD2 suggested these sizes for 20mm/1/72nd:
3/4 inch square (20 x 20mm) for std and patrol stands
1 1/4 x 3/4 inch (30 x 20mm) for double sized stands

Cheers
David

Martin Rapier03 Feb 2025 11:03 a.m. PST

As above , yes they are the right CD base sizes, and designed to fit in the back of a model truck.

Personally I would go with much bigger bases, as even the double sized bases are pretty tight for a full platoon irl.

Apache 604 Feb 2025 9:39 a.m. PST

Thank you gentlemen!

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