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So amongst a discussion about base sizes and old models with "too small" bases, I was thinking, would it be possible to take a 32mm base, and drill a 25mm hole into it and slot the model into it?

Of course, the problem there is there is nothing supporting the base when it is lifted, so if anyone has a suggestion on how to do something to the 32mm base (since I am assuming the 25mm is locked in place and can't be hacked at because it's a friends/opponents model), please let me know.
   
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My first thought is to drill a hole the size of the "top" of the base. Since the sides slant out a little you should be able to slide a 32 MM over the top and a little plastic glue and now you have a bigger base.

If the model is in the way you could use a jewelers saw to cut the 32 mm in half and glue the 2 sides into place.


Second option is I know various companies make base rings that other bases fit into to make them bigger. You can always glue those on also.


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Base ring add ons are a alot easier and would be far less effort than drilling out alot of bases.

Plus given 32 are hollow underneath.

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Yeah, some companies make rings that enlarge bases. IMO they don't look all that good though, I'd rather just keep my models 25mm until I can be arsed swapping them to 32mm properly.

I suppose if you already have a lot of spare 32mm bases you could use a hole saw to cut 23 to 24mm holes (the diameter of the top of the base rather than the bottom) and also cut a slit in the side, that way they miiiiiiiight have enough flex that you can squeeze a 25mm chamfered base through, not sure, would have to test it. I still think it wouldn't look terribly good though.

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 jhe90 wrote:
Base ring add ons are a alot easier and would be far less effort than drilling out alot of bases.

Plus given 32 are hollow underneath.
Hmm, that's a good idea actually. I hadn't accounted for the fact the bases are conical so you couldn't just slide it in. A side snap thing would be the only way


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AllSeeingSkink wrote:
Yeah, some companies make rings that enlarge bases. IMO they don't look all that good though, I'd rather just keep my models 25mm until I can be arsed swapping them to 32mm properly.

I suppose if you already have a lot of spare 32mm bases you could use a hole saw to cut 23 to 24mm holes (the diameter of the top of the base rather than the bottom) and also cut a slit in the side, that way they miiiiiiiight have enough flex that you can squeeze a 25mm chamfered base through, not sure, would have to test it. I still think it wouldn't look terribly good though.
Yeah, I was thinking more along the lines of rings so you can get the base "right" as opposed to "pretty" for the purposes of the game, since rebasing would need to be done to do it permanently.

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You might also look into alternative 32mm bases cut from MDF, which at least would be solid and provide you with a glue surface. Those also typically do not have tapered sides. Which is fine gamewise. The GW bases are just under 32mm and 25mmm diameter at the widest part.

If you make a jig for a drill press that holds the 32mm MDF base, get a 1" or better 25mm forstner bit and set a stop that prevents you from drilling through the 32mm base - you should end up with 32mm bases with recesses for 25mm bases.

I personally just took a razor saw, cut the models from 25mm bases, sanded the soles of their feet flat with a fine nail file and glued them to new 32mm bases.

An alternate approach is to just use your rough clippers to cut everything except the very bit of the base that the figure is glued to off and then glue that to the new base, using basing materials to hide the 1-2mm elevation.

   
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 BaconCatBug wrote:


Yeah, I was thinking more along the lines of rings so you can get the base "right" as opposed to "pretty" for the purposes of the game, since rebasing would need to be done to do it permanently.
Granted I haven't played much 40k since 32mm bases came out, but is t the "right" thing just to base leave them on what they came on? I don't think GW have any "x model must be on y base".
   
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You could cut the conical ring off the old bases and glue them to a new base. Should be only a slight difference in height to ones based on 32mm to start.

I guess I like the idea of playing games much more than playing them... 
   
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If rebasing is not an feasible option, I would look into basing rings aka tabletop adapters as suggested above. You can read a review of the product on Tale of Painters blog.

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Great idea, i have to order some. Thanks for posting.
   
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AllSeeingSkink wrote:
Granted I haven't played much 40k since 32mm bases came out, but is t the "right" thing just to base leave them on what they came on? I don't think GW have any "x model must be on y base".


Yes, this is true. You can use any size bases.

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When I did the Looted Lictor I just glued the existing base to a black plastic circle of the correct size. I don't really do textured bases though.

To be honest those 32mm rings look pretty awesome though and once you've added in the time savings of not having to cut a bunch of little plastic circles they're probably well worth getting.

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you can just chopp the unerneath of the base and glue it on top. Just ad some basing. Like, PVG glue with citchen paper to make a shape. Ad some PVC glue, sand debries, or just texture paint instead of texture paint.

I made some of demons hounds from old vampier counts as the 5++ dark eldar hounds back in the day. All of them has a jump on one leg pose. They id very vel on an elevated base. I would imagine SM on a pedestal of debries also looks like a good base.

Alternativly you can glue magnets under the base, and a magnet on the big base and have it stand on top. Or line the inside of a base with magnets. But that last option sounds like a lot of work.

Are you ever gonne use the smaller base again?

   
 
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