shaun03 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Putting the final touches on my XX legion. And noticed the drop pods stand out as there not based. Which bothers me more than it should lol, however what base them on is the question. They don't line up right with bases that are out there and add to transport issues and placing them down on the table top as well. What I been thinking about using are CDs, pick up pack from staples Office Depot ect there super thin and can be converted up nicely. But than you run in to the issues of bases getting in way and could lead to rule issues and what not. Simple solution to this just magnetize it and remove it if problems arise. Anyone else base drop pods are just say :cuss it and don't bother with it Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/323459-basing-drop-pods/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major_Gilbear Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Almost nobody I've ever seen bases tanks, pods, and any vehicles that they don't have to. Of course, that doesn't mean that you can't! Personally, I think they look nice on bases, and I actually wish that *every* model in 40k came with a base size specified in their rules. <shrug> That's just me though. Another alternative is just to have a loose base/footprint template as you suggest. This has the added bonus of being able to mark the vehicle when wrecked - leave the base on the table, and take the model off. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/323459-basing-drop-pods/#findComment-4428542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucio Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Don't base drop pods per se, instead order up a set of quake craters (or similar cheaper alternatives) and use those instead. The diameter inside is a good fit for a drop pod, and if you are careful in altering the depth, you can still get the doors to open appropriately. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/323459-basing-drop-pods/#findComment-4428696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun03 Posted June 26, 2016 Author Share Posted June 26, 2016 Yeah that's good alternative method to CDs, basically looking to do the same with with CD bases. Plus trying to make a few to look like there landing. I have based a few rhinos on WFB square monster bases, not sure if they would like right on the new designs ovil bases. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/323459-basing-drop-pods/#findComment-4429053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Have you looked at http://www.dragonforge.com ? They do 120mm (CD size) bases... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/323459-basing-drop-pods/#findComment-4429661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun03 Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 I have seen some bases from that company. Not a huge fan plus really don't fit the theme of my army. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/323459-basing-drop-pods/#findComment-4429683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LutherMax Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 You can get blank ones, put whatever you want on top! http://www.dragonforge.com/for%20sale%20images/dforge%20items%20for%20sale/base_blanks/120mm%20blank.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/323459-basing-drop-pods/#findComment-4429684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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