gnrrrg Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I've been experimenting using metal washers to base figures and there isn't a fabric store near enough to get any felt to put on the bottoms (to keep from scratching surfaces up), so I bought some rubber washers the same size as the metal ones to put on the bottoms. The problem is that they are thick enough that some figures that were stable on just the metal washer are raised high enough to make them a little top heavy. So, I'm thinking what would happen if I tried to just use the rubber washer as the base. Hopefully, a good basing compound would hold it rigid for game use. But i have no clue as to how well basing compound or glue will hold to rubber and don't want to waste a good mini experimenting (I could go buy a mini that I have no interest in keeping to experiment with, but that's not how my mind works). So before breaking down and experimenting on my own, has anyone tried using a rubber washer to base a mini on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vutpakdi Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Walmart, Hobby Lobby, and Michaels should have felt if one is close enough. I'd be wary of using rubber washers: I've seen rubber degrade over time (leaving a residue that rubs off) far too often. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethohman Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I would also guess that a rubbr washer would flex a bit too much, and the model would pretty easily snap off it it, either by bending, freezing, or heating (if left in car). I would go to Wal-Mart / etc for felt, also, as a solution. PS - where at in OH? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnrrrg Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 Thanks to both of you. PS - where at in OH? Columbus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Lead Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Thanks to both of you. PS - where at in OH? Columbus I definitely agree... Rubber will flex too much. I assume you're worried about scratching display case wood, etc. Otherwise I've used washers as weights and didn't have a problem with them scratching, but I certainly didn't rub them vigorously on wood or anything . If you can't find felt you can try a few other things. 1" Avery round labels. Self-adhesive, so they're easy to attach and will protect surfaces. If they start to wear out just add a new one... Use the permanent ones for better adhesion. Rubberized auto undercoating. This is kind of like the Rhino liner stuff for truck beds but thinner. It usually ends up 1/16" thick or so when sprayed. Just spray a batch of washers and you're ready for the next batch of minis. Take care, Laszlo Hot Lead Miniature Painting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madog Barfog Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Run your mini's base over a cold file a few times. I do this and haven't had any problems with scratching. Don't use rubber for the reasons already mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awong Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Try Michael's. They've got a selection of 1" wooden disks that can make great bases and won't scratch badly. -AW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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