Large Bases?

[GeraintElberion]

Ironhalo do a really good range of bases, including 100, 120 and 150.

 

They also do unusual sizes like 90x120.

 

http://ironhalo.mybigcommerce.com/bases-size/

[Maglok]

I have experience with the dragonforge big ones. They are indeed very awesome. I have based some of my tomb kings army (catapult, casket of souls, the like) on their bases. Very good stuff.

[Gilfander]

Thanks for all the great advice! Yes, Deathsheet is the problem. I also have about six more figures in the mix that have issues standing steadily. I ordered some 40mm, 50mm and 60mm bases to address this. The really big guys, Kally and Nethax appear to be good and stable on their huge sculped bases. I still need to put Ebonwarth and Wormgear together. How was their balance for others?

[ub3r_n3rd]

Deleted this post and just updated previous post.

Edited August 2, 2013 by ub3r_n3rd

[BTJ]

I'm going to use GW modular movement trays cut to size for mine.

[Eilif]

Proxie has rectangle bases as large as 50x100. I've only used as large as 40x40, but they are nice bases.

http://www.proxiemodels.com/store2/index.php?route=product/category&path=20_61

 

Renendra has an interesting oval base that is 115x88

http://www.renedra.co.uk/webstore.html#

 

CD's are good choice also. I've used them for basing up 28mm scale mechs. I've also used the metal lids from frozen juice concentrate. IIRC, it's a bit over 60mm across.

 

Lastly, I can't find a pic, but somewhere there's a picture of a very large dragon based on what looks like a very large PP/Reaper style base. It's actually a cheap clock. The whole clock probably cost less than an equivalent miniatures base. Here's someone who did something similar, but with a different kind of clock.

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/5/t/44610.aspx

Edited July 26, 2013 by Eilif

[ub3r_n3rd]

I think it was Frankthedm who suggested a wall clock for the really big miniatures in an older post a few months ago. He also suggested the tops of large cans as being another good source of bigger bases.

[Gilfander]

So the two big boys (Kala and Nethy) have really sturdy bases as part of the model. Forgive a newbie quesitons, but if they are stable what is the advance of basing them as well? Is it mearly cosmetic?

[Eilif]

Basing on a uniformly round, oval or rectangle base is both for display and for wargaming purposes. A neat base defines area of model, control, etc.

 

I think it was Frankthedm who suggested a wall clock for the really big miniatures in an older post a few months ago. He also suggested the tops of large cans as being another good source of bigger bases.

Here's the thread

http://www.reapermini.com/forum/index.php?/topic/48723-nethermaul-cthulu-and-kaladrax-base-sizes/?hl=base

Useful info about basing for large models, but I still can't find the pic of the model based on a clock that just looks like a large rounded base.

[Slendertroll]

For Deathsleet, I would definitely recommend the top of one of the cardboard tubes of juice concentrate. The type I buy are just under 3", which is the perfect size for him, and one side even has a nice lip to hold your basing materials in.

[ObsidianCrane]

Secret Weapon has a good range of round bases; http://www.secretweaponminiatures.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=79_2&zenid=3c22a1c2d6e142b6cfc88759ffd90e71

[Pingo]

Since the Kickstarter I've been saving metal jar lids from applesauce, peanut butter, roasted peppers, jam, and the like. I like the idea of frozen juice concentrate lids.

[ironregime]

Home improvement stores sell plastic wall guards in various sizes, intended to protect your wall from run-ins with door knobs. I got a 5" one at Wal-Mart for about $2 or so. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Symmetry-Paintable-5-Wall-Guard/17237308 The topside is lightly textured. The underside has a peel-off adhesive circle which you can simply leave there or stick a circle of felt on it.

[buglips*the*goblin]

See, I totally should have read this thread first. Anyway, Deathsleet's a problem for me too. So at least I know I'm not alone.

 

I'm going to go look up the RCon pics, see if he's there. And able to stand upright.

[buglips*the*goblin]

The answer is yes, and yes:

 

http://www.reapermini.com/forum/index.php?/topic/48842-bones-display-at-reapercon/?p=706000

 

 

Weird. How come that one can stand on its own?