Koschai Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 So I see pictures such as the official models of the Colette crew on wooden bases. These are not the Orphanage bases and I cant find anything like them online. Anyone have any idea where I can get similar wooden flooring bases or base inserts? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinncent Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 You can do it yourself, it is very easy, just adjust a few thin planks of natural wood, then paint them. This will certainly be much cheaper solution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoboStele Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Well, I got mine from here: http://www.mystichobbygames.com/ But I'm not so sure they are in business anymore. A lot of the website links seem to be broken. Kind of a shame too though. They're customer service was excellent last year when I got mine through them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaslyne Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 I made mine from 99 cent plastic for sale signs. You can use those or plasticard which is sold at most hobby stores. Cut them into thin strips with an exacto knife, you can texture them with a dremel if you like then line them up on another piece of plasticard and fit it to your base and paint. It honestly takes 45 minutes from start to painted and is ridiculously cheap. There's a youtube tutorial as well. Give out a shot it's worth the two dollars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmiles Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 If you have a Michael's or a Hobby Lobby where you live, you can pick up a bag of wooden circles for about $3.99 (US). Sand to fit, and cut a few lines in them for planks. Stain and varnish. Done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyespy Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Personally I have Back 2 Base-ix bases for my Showgirls. They are cheap, ship fast and come in 30mm, 40mm and 50mm so you can match the bases for your Corphee and Corphee duet. You will need to give the base a light sanding to remove any flash and make them sit level. They are resin, so if you aren't familiar with how to work with resin safely, you may want another option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinncent Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 you can buy some interresting bases from here: (http://www.shop.microartstudio.com/index.php) Here are one of wood bases: http://www.shop.microartstudio.com/wood-bases-wround-30mm-p-467.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmiles Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 you can buy some interresting bases from here: (http://www.shop.microartstudio.com/index.php) Here are one of wood bases: http://www.shop.microartstudio.com/wood-bases-wround-30mm-p-467.htmlI love Microart Studio's bases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinncent Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 I love Microart Studio's bases. yup, me too they have awesome stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgraz Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 on Microart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stern Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 have to agree with micro art they are great and affordable... back 2 base-ix are also a good one... black cat make nice cheap metal base inserts but I find with them you do get what you pay for... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmiles Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 on MicroartI just wish all their bases came in the right sizes for Malifaux. I wanted to use the "Spooky Bases" for my Dreamer crew, but they only come in 25, 40, and 60mm round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stern Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 I just wish all their bases came in the right sizes for Malifaux. I wanted to use the "Spooky Bases" for my Dreamer crew, but they only come in 25, 40, and 60mm round. no doubt they may be released in the future... they have expanded alot of bases to include 30mm, 40mm and 50mm since many games use these sizes nowadays... maybe try a suggestion/ request email to them? ...My Gran used to say you never know until you ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vin Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 I've used some of the trench works bases from secret weapon miniatures. Most of them have wood and mud mixes, but a few were just wood beams. They are resin, so same read up on resin rules as mentioned before. Service is quick and the price is right. Very little flashing on the bases and minor sanding needed, if any. Another good alternative. Plus, they come in the right bases sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koschai Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Wow lots of responces! Thanks. Yes I could make yself but I am really inept, picky and lazy a combination that drives me to consider resin bases over putting in the effort myself lol. Microart make great bases, but the pile of timber look is really not what I was looking for, more woodern stage floor. The back-to-base people though have some really nice bases. Shipping is costly from Australia, but the basic bases come in at reasonable prices. Anyone from the US ordered from them before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th Warrior Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Try Fenris Games. This is the eBay store: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Fenris-Games/Resin-bases-DS-style-/_i.html?_fsub=1040985013&_sid=55776203&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322 I ordered some on Tuesday, they arrived today, I've used them on several occasions in the past, always reliable. Not sure about shipping costs to the US though Cheers Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WookieeGunner Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 I've used Back-to-Basix a couple of times and their shipping has been pretty quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyespy Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 Shipping is costly from Australia, but the basic bases come in at reasonable prices. Antipodean supremacy. Anyone from the US ordered from them before? I can't speak for the US but shipping is absurdly fast to Australia. They do go work so go it, just don't forget to get 40mm and 50mm for your corphee so you don't have to double up on shipping later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trogdor Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 Colleagues, Dr. Faust from The Painting Clinic has posted videos on his YouTube channel on how to make wooden plank bases as well as how to make flagstone bases. I have use his method for the flagstones on my miniatures and been very happy with it. If you use a thin coat of petroleum jelly on the base you can remove the flagstones, cut them into partials and glue them down onto your bases later. Anyhow, here are the links if you are interested..... How to make wooden bases (two parts): http://www.youtube.com/user/ThePaintingClinic#p/search/0/TmLq__4Q_IU http://www.youtube.com/user/ThePaintingClinic#p/search/1/n3Cx9C-VeA8 How to make stone / flagstone bases: http://www.youtube.com/user/ThePaintingClinic#p/u/54/F9LrpYOzzYA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniple Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 I ordered a set from back 2 basix and they came in the mail pretty quickly. My only complaint is that while some of them had the planks laid out straightly, others were laid out perpindicularly or diagonally and that did not really look like a stage floor. Still cool looking, but i did not use them for this crew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad the Mad Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 Fiendish Fabrications have a lot of good bases for Malifaux, including the ones you are looking for. http://www.fiendishfabrications.com.au/html/solid_earth_bases.html Their used to use some kind of hard resin before, and it was quite prone to air bubbles, but recently they shifted to the "standard" resin and I didn't have any problem since. They are also cheaper then the competition, at least around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Shine Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 I used ironhalo.net and grabbed a combo of the "shiver me timbers" inserts http://www.ironhalo.net/store/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=44_39&products_id=150 and the deus ex machina http://www.ironhalo.net/store/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=44_39&products_id=166 They are cheap as hell and their painting doesn't do the detail on the boards justice i feel. My only complaint is the resin is very brittle making splitting the bases in half for some coryphee conversion work a bit harder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koschai Posted October 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 What do you guys think about these: http://www.warcaststudios.com/home?page=shop.browse&category_id=23 How do you think they compare to the Back to Base-ix? I'm on the fence... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mydnight Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Trogdor beat me to it, but that was the tutorial I used to make wooden bases for my friend's Collette Crew, now I just gotta magnetize the Duet @_@ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmiles Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 What do you guys think about these: http://www.warcaststudios.com/home?page=shop.browse&category_id=23 How do you think they compare to the Back to Base-ix? I'm on the fence... GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! Those would have been perfect for my WM Pirates!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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