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The bigger bases look great. On looking at them, though, I would second the idea that the aperture on the 25mm could really stand to be a little smaller.

That's without having one in hand, obviously. If it would make it too fiddly to use, better to go with what makes it work.

I remember when looking into lasers a while back that some had a setting for making custom stamps that would tilt the laser slightly to make tapered sides. Not sure what laser you're using, but maybe you have a setting for that that you haven't had to use yet.

Any possibility of you making some thinner wound counter bases? Those will work well for people who want to replace a 40K base with them, but they're way too thick for adding to an existing base or for creating separate unit markers. Making some as thin as possible so they can be set on the table as unit markers (with numbers or statuses like ran, gone to ground, ect.) would be really useful. The thinner they are, they less they'll detract from the look.

yeah,
I just placed a order with you for two sets of canals and bridges.
If you have the shallow bridges ready in time for the order I'd prefer that style!.

I look forward to building these and making them look wartorn!

Panic...

bbb wrote:I remember when looking into lasers a while back that some had a setting for making custom stamps that would tilt the laser slightly to make tapered sides. Not sure what laser you're using, but maybe you have a setting for that that you haven't had to use yet.

Not an option, I'm afraid - laser with that function are very specialised for stamp making and only have a very small working area.


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Albino Squirrel wrote:Any possibility of you making some thinner wound counter bases? Those will work well for people who want to replace a 40K base with them, but they're way too thick for adding to an existing base or for creating separate unit markers. Making some as thin as possible so they can be set on the table as unit markers (with numbers or statuses like ran, gone to ground, ect.) would be really useful. The thinner they are, they less they'll detract from the look.

They could be made from 1mm but that's starting to get pretty flimsy. For the unit status markers we could go for making it look good rather than making it thin - choice of colour to match your army, etc?

They could be made from 1mm but that's starting to get pretty flimsy. For the unit status markers we could go for making it look good rather than making it thin - choice of colour to match your army, etc?

Do you mean the whole thing could be made 1mm thick, or just the center dial? If you could make the whole thing even 2mm thick all together, I'd definitely buy some to use as wound markers to set on existing bases, or as unit markers, and even more for use in other games. But 4mm is thick enough to detract visually just as much as using a die or something else to mark wounds. And I'm not going to want to re-base everything I already have based.

I don't think different colors will be much of a draw, since I'd think most people will want to paint and flock them anyway.

I think he was talking about the wheel not the base.

At some point I believe it was mentioned that the green sleevey thing in the canals came out so that you can add some detail or do whatever you wanted to fill to inside if I remember right. If I am correct and not just on crack or something that I don't know about....how does it come out of the corner sections? Maybe I missed it on the pics, or maybe it just isn't the right angle to show it, but I can't envision how the green thing come out of the corner section of the canal.

Any previews yet of the modular city blocks that were mentioned in one of the other threads?

N1nj4Br34dm4n wrote:At some point I believe it was mentioned that the green sleevey thing in the canals came out so that you can add some detail or do whatever you wanted to fill to inside if I remember right. If I am correct and not just on crack or something that I don't know about....how does it come out of the corner sections? Maybe I missed it on the pics, or maybe it just isn't the right angle to show it, but I can't envision how the green thing come out of the corner section of the canal.

If that is the case, is there any chance of selling just the edging pieces?

And to extend my query from earlier, are there any plans on adding end pieces to the canal system? Perhaps a big sink-hole, or a inflow/outflow grate?

N1nj4Br34dm4n wrote:At some point I believe it was mentioned that the green sleevey thing in the canals came out so that you can add some detail or do whatever you wanted to fill to inside if I remember right. If I am correct and not just on crack or something that I don't know about....how does it come out of the corner sections? Maybe I missed it on the pics, or maybe it just isn't the right angle to show it, but I can't envision how the green thing come out of the corner section of the canal.

The whole thing snaps together. The green piece is structural, the edges attach to it. You could add detail by putting different material underneath, esigning a river bed on the computer, printing it out and sticking it on, you could even raise the whole thing with strips of plasticard and make a scupted riverbed underneath - that would look great!


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SilverMK2 wrote:If that is the case, is there any chance of selling just the edging pieces?

Yep, I certainly could - the two are made separately. If you want to go for that then drop me an email and I'll work out a price.


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Albino Squirrel wrote:

They could be made from 1mm but that's starting to get pretty flimsy. For the unit status markers we could go for making it look good rather than making it thin - choice of colour to match your army, etc?

Do you mean the whole thing could be made 1mm thick, or just the center dial? If you could make the whole thing even 2mm thick all together, I'd definitely buy some to use as wound markers to set on existing bases, or as unit markers, and even more for use in other games. But 4mm is thick enough to detract visually just as much as using a die or something else to mark wounds. And I'm not going to want to re-base everything I already have based.

I don't think different colors will be much of a draw, since I'd think most people will want to paint and flock them anyway.

That would be 2mm overall. I'll make one up and see how it is. (and try and find some suitable magnets)


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H.B.M.C. wrote:Any previews yet of the modular city blocks that were mentioned in one of the other threads?

Not yet but soon. I have the Bridge #2 to finish and some improved flying stands. Then the building baseplates will be the next on the list.


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SilverMK2 wrote:And to extend my query from earlier, are there any plans on adding end pieces to the canal system? Perhaps a big sink-hole, or a inflow/outflow grate?

Absolutely, there are a bunch of bits for the canal and for the roads still in the works.

Improved flying stands you say.

Gargskull wrote:Improved flying stands you say.

With a socket to fit to the vehicle.

And magnets.


Here's the long-ramp bridge that folks have been asking for.

Payday is today, expect an order for one of those bridges soon.

Much better. It actually looks crossable now.

BIG improvement on the bridge!

New bridge is very good!

I like the first one. But you guys are the customers!

Kenshin - what's your handle on WoT?


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Gargskull wrote:Improved flying stands you say.

Here's a preview:

I like that flight stand a lot. Would it be possible to have there be a tab that extends from the base of the stand to fit in the socket on the vehicle so that it doesn't spin around?

It does, see the crucifix shape on the vehicle socket - that's a cut depression.

yeah,

Scott-S6 wrote:

SilverMK2 wrote:And to extend my query from earlier, are there any plans on adding end pieces to the canal system? Perhaps a big sink-hole, or a inflow/outflow grate?

Absolutely, there are a bunch of bits for the canal and for the roads still in the works.

It's quite exciting how quickly S6 respond to people on here!
I second the Extra Canal system bits request!
I think a end peice that tapers down to having the canal flow 1" or so wide with (a vertical?) out flow grate that could be placed up against a building or something?!

I'd also like 2x T-Junctions and 1x Cross Junction please!

Panic.

I hadn't really considered junctions for the canals but I will take a look at that now you've mentioned it. They may end up being a bit pricey as I suspect they'll be quite wasteful of material. If they happen it won't be especially soon - there's other items I want to get out first. (the flying bases and building base plates are top of the list at the moment)

The canal end might be reasonably soon as I've had a pretty good idea on how to do that...

Scott-S6 wrote:It does, see the crucifix shape on the vehicle socket - that's a cut depression.

awesome. I couldn't tell from the pic, so I figured I'd ask. I really like the stuff you're doing.

Scott-S6 wrote:

N1nj4Br34dm4n wrote:At some point I believe it was mentioned that the green sleevey thing in the canals came out so that you can add some detail or do whatever you wanted to fill to inside if I remember right. If I am correct and not just on crack or something that I don't know about....how does it come out of the corner sections? Maybe I missed it on the pics, or maybe it just isn't the right angle to show it, but I can't envision how the green thing come out of the corner section of the canal.

The whole thing snaps together. The green piece is structural, the edges attach to it. You could add detail by putting different material underneath, esigning a river bed on the computer, printing it out and sticking it on, you could even raise the whole thing with strips of plasticard and make a scupted riverbed underneath - that would look great!

Cool, I was thinking it must be something like that. I dig the green stuff, but I have some ideas for some corpses, trash, debris, paint and water effects. Knowing this lets me approach my gaming group w/ the idea and if they like it sometime in the near future I'll probably be picking up some canal pieces.....possible along with that new bridge design. It looks like it makes infantry models a lot, a lot easier to put on the approaches.

Keep up the good work man.

Just to let you know, the canals are 6mm thick and the new bridge only has 8mm of ground clearance - if you were going to raise the canal up and make a sculpted riverbed for it you'd also need to make little risers for the bridge.

Your flying stand looks like a good solution, if you do a smaller one for dethkoptas and the like then I will definitely be having some.

The 60mm is the size used for 'koptas.

Definitely interested when you get to the smaller scale versions! (especially since shipping to the US should be reasonable as it's flat-pack... Like Ikea!)

You should have had the numbers facing /away/ from the middle of the base.

but besides that looks great, loving the improved flying bases! (

The flight base looks good in theory, but it will suffer from the same problem as any other flat-bottom base, which is that it won't stand as steady on terrain as the normal recessed bases.