Canadian_F_H Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 So I had been thinking all this time that SoB might stay on 25mm bases, but had prepared to see them move to 32mm.. the arguement being smaller troops like grots, guardsmen, cultists, fire warriors, Eldar and dark eldar troop choices etc. We're all seamingly remaining 25mm... while bigger necrons, and nids, and all space marines were moving to 32mm. Which leaves the SoB on the fence... stay down with the other S and T 3 models... Or move up with the other power armour models... Well. SoS from BoP are on 32mm. And they are very similar... ie, S and T 3 with a 3+ save. So I am now fully expecting future sisters of battle to be on 32mm, except for maybe some imperial cultist units that might show up... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327736-potential-consequences-of-sos-from-bop/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drider Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 It's something that can't easily be called one way or the other right now. It all depends if GW decided to scale up the new models a bit. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327736-potential-consequences-of-sos-from-bop/#findComment-4559185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Servant of Dante Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Interesting. Well, there's no way I'm pulling the bases off my existing Sisters, cutting off the tab, smoothing the bottoms of their feet, buying 32mm bases, and re-basing them all. If this happens, they can stay on their 25mm bases, and the hypothetical new models can just have larger bases. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327736-potential-consequences-of-sos-from-bop/#findComment-4559216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaemie Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 My collection of Astartes remains on 25mm bases, including newer acquisitions such as my MkIV armour chaps from Betrayal at Calth who were delivered with the larger bases. Big deal characters and Jump Infantry get the 32mm bases for reasons of grandiosity or Deep Strike deployment. My Sororitas will likewise continue to be built on 25mm bases. I may get around to putting 32mm bases under my Seraphim at some stage, for better stability on the table. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327736-potential-consequences-of-sos-from-bop/#findComment-4559225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_F_H Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 Oh yeah. I meant going forward, rebasing is entirely personal choice imo. I'm a little frustrated because I have over a hundred marines if various chapters and factions on 25mm ... I was going to only put sgts and officers on 32mm going forward but now I have 60 BoP marines with 32mm bases... I would have to find 25mm bases for them... uhg... I also don't even want to put the SoS on 32 either, I was surprised they were... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327736-potential-consequences-of-sos-from-bop/#findComment-4559244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spacefrisian Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 My Battle sisters are already on bigger than 25mm bases (dunno if they are 32mm), but thats because i used the small Privateer press bases instead of the GW ones. But i wouldnt change them to something else either way. But than again, putting effort in bases seems silly to me and i rather would see that GW releases clear bases as well, than my models will always match the battlefield. Why hasnt GW done this already? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327736-potential-consequences-of-sos-from-bop/#findComment-4559441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Servant of Dante Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 My Battle sisters are already on bigger than 25mm bases (dunno if they are 32mm), but thats because i used the small Privateer press bases instead of the GW ones. But i wouldnt change them to something else either way. But than again, putting effort in bases seems silly to me and i rather would see that GW releases clear bases as well, than my models will always match the battlefield. Why hasnt GW done this already? PP bases are not the same sizes as 40K bases (I once briefly considered converting some Vostroyan models into a workable Warmachine army, but then I remembered I played 40k). No Sisters in Warmachine. That's really the deciding factor aaaaand just like that I'm waaaaay off topic. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327736-potential-consequences-of-sos-from-bop/#findComment-4559574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeh Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 The entire thing about Marines being on 32mm bases was entirely optional. GW even said it was only if you wanted to do so. Basically it just adds a bit more room to actually add basing decor to them. So Sisters still being on 25mm should be fine.From what I hear though, SoS are larger models than regular SoB or even guardsmen. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327736-potential-consequences-of-sos-from-bop/#findComment-4560069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isolia Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 From what I hear though, SoS are larger models than regular SoB or even guardsmen. The are taller yes, and with quite open poses , so the base only looks big when you have a custodes next to her with the same base, as he overwhelms his - he's much bigger still :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327736-potential-consequences-of-sos-from-bop/#findComment-4560267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvih Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Personally I wouldn't mind getting 32mm bases for at least jump models, they'd stay upright slightly better. And I don't even put base decor on my bases so it isn't a problem in that sense (in fact currently most models aren't even glued to their base), mostly it's just the unnecessary extra cost I suppose. Though at least wooden MDF bases aren't all that expensive on eBay. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327736-potential-consequences-of-sos-from-bop/#findComment-4560473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 From what I hear though, SoS are larger models than regular SoB or even guardsmen. The are taller yes, and with quite open poses , so the base only looks big when you have a custodes next to her with the same base, as he overwhelms his - he's much bigger still :) Custodes are on TDA bases not 32mm bases. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327736-potential-consequences-of-sos-from-bop/#findComment-4560807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dracpanzer Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 It's something that can't easily be called one way or the other right now. It all depends if GW decided to scale up the new models a bit. One of the other major reasons I wont be buying into a plastic redo of the Sisters models. I also think that the look of the SoS breastplate bodes well for GW continuing some of the SoB aesthetic at least. I will keep mine on 25mm bases no matter what. I dont mind them on larger models like SM's or AoS chaos warriors, but smaller stature models like SoB seem to swim on them. Though my Raven Guard are all on 25's and I wont be changing them either. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327736-potential-consequences-of-sos-from-bop/#findComment-4560881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvih Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Yeah, 25mm seems about the right size for the sisters models, as well as Imperial Guard troops. Currently I'm just pondering whether I should keep using the slotted bases or cut of the "beam" between the legs of metal models and put them on a regular 25mm base. As mentioned I don't really put decor on the bases so the slotta bases kinda stand out a bit, even if I paint the beam black. Then again, slotta base is more secure, for some reason the few marines I've glued to their bases keep snapping off of it, especially the jump models with just one foot on the ground.... buuut, as usual, I'm veering way off topic here. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327736-potential-consequences-of-sos-from-bop/#findComment-4560991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_F_H Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 In the case of a guys snapping off of their bases, you could pin them to the base. Also, decorate your bases. Cmon, it's the right thing to do... lol. The beam is easy enough to hide by filling the gap with a little green stuff and or whatever you are basing with. I wouldn't cut the tab off tho, because the metal models are so heavy you will then probably need to pin them anyway. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327736-potential-consequences-of-sos-from-bop/#findComment-4561018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isolia Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 From what I hear though, SoS are larger models than regular SoB or even guardsmen. The are taller yes, and with quite open poses , so the base only looks big when you have a custodes next to her with the same base, as he overwhelms his - he's much bigger still :)Custodes are on TDA bases not 32mm bases. I stand corrected. I concur I won't rebase anything either, unless seraphim get damaged, then I'll think of it. It can be interesting to model a nicer base for characters, leaders, superiors though . Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327736-potential-consequences-of-sos-from-bop/#findComment-4561021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mard Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 In the case of a guys snapping off of their bases, you could pin them to the base. Also, decorate your bases. Cmon, it's the right thing to do... lol. The beam is easy enough to hide by filling the gap with a little green stuff and or whatever you are basing with. I wouldn't cut the tab off tho, because the metal models are so heavy you will then probably need to pin them anyway. I cut all my battle sisters off their bases and pin into resin 25mm bases. I'll stick to the 25mm personally, I play mainly 2nd ed. But a new release may see me grow it out to a full current force if the models are good Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327736-potential-consequences-of-sos-from-bop/#findComment-4561221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeh Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Even with new sisters, I'm going to buy enough 25mm bases to put them on. I really don't think GW is going to make them any larger than Sisters of Silence. Right now I have taller models than those on 25mm bases.Actually I'll probably just use the bases I have on all my existing sisters. I glued washers to their bases to help keep everything stable on the field as is. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327736-potential-consequences-of-sos-from-bop/#findComment-4561242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_F_H Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 Yeah, I glued washers inside the bases of all my black templars and imperial guard aswell. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327736-potential-consequences-of-sos-from-bop/#findComment-4561261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Servant of Dante Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Even with new sisters, I'm going to buy enough 25mm bases to put them on. I really don't think GW is going to make them any larger than Sisters of Silence. Right now I have taller models than those on 25mm bases. Actually I'll probably just use the bases I have on all my existing sisters. I glued washers to their bases to help keep everything stable on the field as is. Even if I say I'm gong to do that, what will happen is: *puts bases in shopping cart* . . . "you know, if I don't buy the bases, I can get another box of Seraphim" . . . *removes bases from cart* Also, a BOX of Sisters *squee!* But we all know it's not happening :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327736-potential-consequences-of-sos-from-bop/#findComment-4561322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_F_H Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 Yeah... I was all, na man I have over 100 marines on 25mm bases, I'm not changing that... Then I was all... ok maybe chapter officers and sword brethren etc can go on some nice 32mm bases, that's not too bad. Now I have 60 mk3 marines with 60 32mm bases, plus 5 deathcompany with 5 32mm bases... They aren't built yet, but replacing their bases with 25mm ones I'd have to buy seams a bit much . But building that many INF with those bases makes the 25mm ones look silly imo... uhg... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327736-potential-consequences-of-sos-from-bop/#findComment-4561362 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvih Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Also, decorate your bases. Cmon, it's the right thing to do... lol. Getting things painted is work enough, black bases work fine. Plus making the models not snap off of a decorated base is even harder and definitely would require pinning. But pinning's a good idea I suppose, might have to use it for the jump pack models at least. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327736-potential-consequences-of-sos-from-bop/#findComment-4561605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeh Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Even with new sisters, I'm going to buy enough 25mm bases to put them on. I really don't think GW is going to make them any larger than Sisters of Silence. Right now I have taller models than those on 25mm bases. Actually I'll probably just use the bases I have on all my existing sisters. I glued washers to their bases to help keep everything stable on the field as is. Even if I say I'm gong to do that, what will happen is: *puts bases in shopping cart* . . . "you know, if I don't buy the bases, I can get another box of Seraphim" . . . *removes bases from cart* Also, a BOX of Sisters *squee!* But we all know it's not happening You say that..but I don't order bases from GW so i'd have to order a LOT of bases to be a box of seraphim... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327736-potential-consequences-of-sos-from-bop/#findComment-4561672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacinda Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 I will have to wait until I have new models in my hands before I can make the decision on bases. I do know they will be different than the metal army's bases. I thought about doing Sanctuary 101 themed bases with snad dunes and necron pieces but I also want to make the plastic army a different order than my old metal one. However I am not going to commit to a choice sight unseen. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327736-potential-consequences-of-sos-from-bop/#findComment-4561816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mard Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Also, decorate your bases. Cmon, it's the right thing to do... lol. Getting things painted is work enough, black bases work fine. Plus making the models not snap off of a decorated base is even harder and definitely would require pinning. But pinning's a good idea I suppose, might have to use it for the jump pack models at least. I cheat extensively. I buy some nice ruin resin bases, spray white, army painter softwash. Pin my ladies to the base and done Here's a quick snap of the last batch to be done (Still need to to a second coat of black around the base side) http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t613/John_Hammond/SoB40k/20160730_222343_zps2b1mdcg3.jpg I'll be sticking to this method and keeping my gals on the smaller bases Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327736-potential-consequences-of-sos-from-bop/#findComment-4563059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drider Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 They look good! wanna paint some of mine for me? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/327736-potential-consequences-of-sos-from-bop/#findComment-4563074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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