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Very basic question here but hoping to get some tips. I have spent quite a bit of time googling for answers but unfortunately not been able to find much.

The Doctor Who Miniature game uses the standard Warlord 25mm bases -



The metal models all come with incorporated metal name plates -



I intend to remove the name plates before attaching the models to their bases to keep the models height as low as possible. The reason for this is because the Dalek models do not use bases so end up looking very short compared to a model on an integrated name plate and a plastic base.

I was considering using GW Martian Ironearth textured paint on the bases which will be much easier if the model is not attached to the base until after both base and model have been completed due to the amount of ironearth you have to apply which I worry I will accidentally get onto the models feet / sheet. The trouble with that is that the Warlord bases have such little depth that I don't think pinning would be a viable option and I cannot see that trying to attach the model to the crackle painted base will stay attached for long.

Does anyone have any tips?

My other options are to keep the name plate, base using sand and try to build up the base around it or to go with 2mm depth acrylic bases where I could pin the model.

Thanks

I know it's not quite the same as what you are asking, but I base my miniatures on clear acrylic bases using clear 2 part epoxy glue (with a tiny dot of super clue on one heel to keep them in place while the epoxy dries)
even with metal models this seems to be more than strong enough if done right (my metal and resin models tend to snap off at the ankles rather than come off the bases if dropped )

Aeneades wrote:

My other options are to keep the name plate, base using sand and try to build up the base around it or to go with 2mm depth acrylic bases where I could pin the model.

That would be the easiest and most secure option, for sure. But if you choose GW bases, you can always pin your miniatures before preparing the base with the terrain (as the martian effect will break if you try to do the hole later), then put the effect and paint the miniature separated and, finally put them together with a bit of glue to secure it to the base.
I'll leave you here a tutorial of the process

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjlqYUAJNSo

Good luck with the minis!

I had this problem with my Darklands stuff so i ended up building up the base with plasticard to get more room for the pins.

Though i think i might try using epoxy on the things to small for me to pin.

Thanks for all the replies.

I had been trying to avoid building up the bases as I am trying to keep the bases short so that the models don't dwarf the unbased Daleks but I think I may end up with little choice.

I may try Ryuhoshis' suggestion of predrilling the holes for pinning into the base before I paint the base. After the base is finished I will gloss varnish and clean out the drill holes before attaching the model with superglue on the pin and a little green stuff and superglue on the feet. Not sure if it will be secure enough or not but will give it a try.

You can always add some extra weight on the bottom part of the base (as they have an small empty space between the base itself and the surface), like a cent coin or something like that, if you're afraid the position is not stable enough. It should be far enough even with metal miniatures XD

Unfortunately these bases don't have any empty space underneath. They bases are only about 1mm thick and lie flush with the table.

It might be easier to build up the bases for the plastic Daleks and Cybermen, rather than trimming down the bases on the metal models.

Main problem is that the Daleks do not use bases, and to put them on a big enough one would impact gameplay quite a bit.

I think it may be too awkward so I think I will just accept the slight height different and get some 2mm round bases for the metal models as that should give me enough base to pin them securely.

Does the game use true LOS? It looked more like a baordgame to me. How would adding what will end up as a standard 25mm slotta base break the game, if you don't mind me asking?

Having based hundreds of metal minis to simple Renedra bases...I've had zero issues with simply sanding the feet of the model flat...and super gluing them to the bases. I haven't had a single model break off. The only ones I need to build up/alternate are ones which are intended for slotta bases and are leaping etc.

Even models as frail as Howling Banshees (metal) mount securely if the feet are sanded down and match the plastic simple.



Metal models with small puddle bases are actually much better (obviously a larger contact patch) but like I said, I've done...400 metal miniatures attached to bases w/out need of pinning etc. Not saying if you dropped one on the floor it may not break off, but normal game handling? Not a problem.

My newer models use steel bases for magnetic storage, sand the feet smooth, superglue and done.

A bit of sand or grit over superglue on the base will further secure them but have also used GW texture pants just fine.

Just use a decent superglue, if any do come off just glue them back on