RolandTHTG Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 (edited) So, with the new codex/plastics, the Hospitaller is getting the biggest increase in base of all the characters. I've see reports that it's now a 50 mm base, and is definitely bigger than the other characters (See the full army shot: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2019/11/13/sisters-of-battle-beyond-the-boxgw-homepage-post-1/ ) I have one of the old classic sisters hospitallers, and I know if I just stick her on a base she'll look extremely awkward. I was going to put her on Sister Novena's base, but even that is just a 32, so it will mainly help with the height difference. Any recommendations or ideas to make her close to the new sculpt? (Old and new picture here: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2019/08/19/battle-sister-bulletin-part-14-the-sister-hospitallergw-homepage-post-3/ ) Edited November 22, 2019 by RolandTHTG Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/360069-upsizing-the-hospitaller/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucerne Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Humans vary in size considerably- I wouldn't worry about it? Maybe put her on some rubble, add a broken temple piece? Maybe do a headswap to sell the idea that the older one is a younger "junior" hospitaller? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/360069-upsizing-the-hospitaller/#findComment-5431984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephaniah Adriyen Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Use Novena's base, but cut off the "base" part and stick it onto a larger base. I've tried this with press-fit Intercessor bases and they look fine. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/360069-upsizing-the-hospitaller/#findComment-5431987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RolandTHTG Posted November 22, 2019 Author Share Posted November 22, 2019 Humans vary in size considerably- I wouldn't worry about it? Maybe put her on some rubble, add a broken temple piece? Maybe do a headswap to sell the idea that the older one is a younger "junior" hospitaller? Not too worried about the actual model height, more worried about filling out the base so that she doesn't look lost on it. And, apparently solving my own issue, I realized that I have the primaris casualty from Haarken's base (I used him in a previous conversion). I think I'll use him to fill out the base as a rainbow warrior casualty, as a reference to the old rogue trader picture. Slasher956 and foxlight713 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/360069-upsizing-the-hospitaller/#findComment-5431988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvih Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Hmm.. I just painted my Hospitaller. Yeah, I think that going by local tournament rules she'd have to be a on 50mm base too. I have some extra 50mm bases but unadorned. I try to make my units tournament-legal even though I haven't participated in one for some time. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/360069-upsizing-the-hospitaller/#findComment-5432051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERJAK Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Hmm.. I just painted my Hospitaller. Yeah, I think that going by local tournament rules she'd have to be a on 50mm base too. I have some extra 50mm bases but unadorned. I try to make my units tournament-legal even though I haven't participated in one for some time. Making a base smaller is a big no no, so I would definitely make sure to put her on a 50mm if you want to keep her tourney legal. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/360069-upsizing-the-hospitaller/#findComment-5432320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorFish Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 You can use models with the base they came on normally, when it comes to tourney it's entirely up to the event but if you want to use a larger base to match the new model's I think you'd need to go to town with it to make sure she isn't lost. This sounds like the perfect opportunity for a fancy scenic base ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/360069-upsizing-the-hospitaller/#findComment-5432324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WickedJester1013 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Maybe add a beat up guardsmen or sister and have you givin last rights. That’s why the new one is on a bigger base right? There is a hurt sister laying down. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/360069-upsizing-the-hospitaller/#findComment-5432471 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvih Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 You can use models with the base they came on normally, when it comes to tourney it's entirely up to the event but if you want to use a larger base to match the new model's I think you'd need to go to town with it to make sure she isn't lost. This sounds like the perfect opportunity for a fancy scenic base Needs some heavier decorating on the base at the very least, considering the metal model is a bit smaller than the new one - with the pose further making her top down footprint even smaller. Definitely a bit of a "where did everyone else go?" feeling looking at her on the 50mm base! I suppose the big base isn't without a small benefit in that it makes it potentially slightly easier to keep two different units within 3" due to the added base coverage. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/360069-upsizing-the-hospitaller/#findComment-5432591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer_forge_studio Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Use this https://www.unrealwargamingstudios.co.uk/product-page/50mm-sacred-ruins-base-1 These bases are so good, definitely using them for my sisters. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/360069-upsizing-the-hospitaller/#findComment-5432607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemondish Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 Use this https://www.unrealwargamingstudios.co.uk/product-page/50mm-sacred-ruins-base-1 These bases are so good, definitely using them for my sisters. Just put in an order myself - brilliant Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/360069-upsizing-the-hospitaller/#findComment-5432682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvih Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 It looks pretty cool, though it'd certainly make the whole thing rather TALL as well. I wish I could afford scenic bases in general. I'm thinking maybe trying to make some custom decoration from foam, just not sure if I can "coat" it so that it doesn't get all dinged once in the correct shape and such. My general basing theme is just sand & rocks, so maybe some ruin pieces in addition. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/360069-upsizing-the-hospitaller/#findComment-5432730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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