Brother Captain Matthias Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Im planning to make a Chaos Deamon army that I can run in 40k and fantasy, but I don't know what to do with the bases. I'm planning to put square bases on them 'coz in fantasy you need square ones to make regiments but in 40k that doesn't matter, but that might screw the mesuring over sideways. What do you lot think? Alternative ideas are welcome. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/153467-deamon-bases-problem/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyescrossed Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 I just use all square bases, and no-one I play against minds, so it doesn't matter putting them on square bases as the standard infantry square bases are bigger than the circle ones, so most opponents will see this as an advantage to themselves. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/153467-deamon-bases-problem/#findComment-1788641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortiferum Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 A question I've asked myself! Following suggestions, comments and advice here's what I've decided / implemented as a solution. I started using square bases but didn't A. like how they looked in 40K and B. 'rank and filing' them in fantasy required additonal forward thinking in order to achieve a 'good fit and look'. For this reason i switched to round bases. For all rank and file choices e.g. plaguebeares / horros, daemoneetes etc. mount the models on the 25mm round bases. A. You'll more than likely be using them in large units for fantasy and therefore it makes sense to use a movement tray - mitigating the round base issue. B. you coud also still temporarily (magnetic tape / blue sticky tac) mount the round bases on top of 25mm square bases if you were required to. C. You could use movement trays similar to GF9's. (link below) I'm also led to believe that the LoTR range will be releasing a similar styled base earlier next year. D. 'rank and filing' round bases to ensure a 'good fit' is easier since you'll be able to rotate the model just a few mm's so that e.g that arm isn't in the way of the sword fgrom the adjecent model. For 40mm round base models (nurglins, fiends etc.) - the same solution could be used as above. For 60mm round base models (Greater daemons etc.) - this is a little more tricky since you actually need to down scale (all the others are the same size) to a 50mm square base. For this I am using magnets on the base and under the model to easily switch fro round to square bases and vice versa. I'll try and post a photo of this solution later. Morty http://www.gf9.com/store/product_info.php?...products_id=103 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/153467-deamon-bases-problem/#findComment-1788662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Eltor Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 I think it is easy: Cut out some plastic or wood and put a Magnet into it and Glue your Creature on. Be sure that this piece of plastic will fit on all sizes of Base you need. Then make some Bases to fit your self made miniatures base. The same goes for lesser demons and regiments. Make a regiments base with round slots. This will look cool! http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm213/Lord-Eltor/cygnar_bg.jpg When you didn't understand this -- my english is not made to explain such things -- let me know. In fact this thread makes me think of a fantasy demons army!:-D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/153467-deamon-bases-problem/#findComment-1788686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Captain Matthias Posted November 28, 2008 Author Share Posted November 28, 2008 Cool. Thanks for the help guys. I think I'll go ahead and use the square bases idea, but the round-on-square base idea sounds good, thanks mortiferum. It will be an all-Khorne army, and is in fact my first acctualy evil army, after SM (loyalists) and high elves. Should be fun! :blush: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/153467-deamon-bases-problem/#findComment-1788698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Eltor Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 So you seem to know what Warhammer-Daemons are about! I have the following: 28 Plaguebearers (1 Standard-bearer, 2 Musicians), 1 Herald, 1 GUO, 7 Nurgling Bases. Can you tell me what I will need to make a cool Nurgle-Only force AND around how many points that will be? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/153467-deamon-bases-problem/#findComment-1788711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaos strong Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 THis is what I do, 25mm Round bases and then make your movement tray, 40mm stuff- Dont have it in my army 50-60mm stuff like Bloodcrushers, Greater demons ALL on square bases, if someone wants to really complain I will pull out 60s and puddy them to the base Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/153467-deamon-bases-problem/#findComment-1796921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
==Me== Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 So you seem to know what Warhammer-Daemons are about! I have the following: 28 Plaguebearers (1 Standard-bearer, 2 Musicians), 1 Herald, 1 GUO, 7 Nurgling Bases. Can you tell me what I will need to make a cool Nurgle-Only force AND around how many points that will be? Not exactly board appropriate, but drop ==Me== a PM if you have any Fantasy Daemons questions. I use square bases for ==My== Daemons. They must be mounted on the base they come with and since they are packaged with both it's all good. Plus, it helps make the army distinctive :devil: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/153467-deamon-bases-problem/#findComment-1797324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesI Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I believe technically, every 40k model needs a circular base. But outside of a strict tournament, no one should care. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/153467-deamon-bases-problem/#findComment-1797337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tiger Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 it would just come down to opponent permission because your using a none 40k round base, but I see no really good reason why anyone would refuse just based on there shape, if they do refuse then there obviously not worth playing against anyway. (if this post pops up 11 hours later don't look at me) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/153467-deamon-bases-problem/#findComment-1797351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor_Fox Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 using anything but a small base increases the area taken up by a squad when it appears on the battlefield... not by much but the number of times i have had a squad dodge DS misshap roles by a few mm is unreal Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/153467-deamon-bases-problem/#findComment-1797361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
==Me== Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I believe technically, every 40k model needs a circular base. But outside of a strict tournament, no one should care. Actually, models need to be on the bases they are supplied with. Daemons come with both kinds so either one is fine under the rules. But yes, outside of some strict weirdo nobody should have a problem. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/153467-deamon-bases-problem/#findComment-1797398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giant Fossil Penguin Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 I mount all of my models on round bases. When it comes to the bigger bases, for Juggers and such, I have a little mess with the bases first. If you have seen the bases for the new Marine Scout Biker, then I do something similar to the sides of the round bases ( I know, I know, but it does turn them into sides!). This means that they are still (mostly) circular, but it is easier to rank them up if need be using the straight sides. I did the same thing with my Cold Ones/Seekers, and will be doing the same with my planned Chaos Knights/Bloodcrushers. It seems to do the trick, but I'm not sure if tourneys would approve. But hey, who cares? GFP Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/153467-deamon-bases-problem/#findComment-1798304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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