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insaniak wrote: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.

True. What it won't suffer from is the falling off, spinning around or breaking in transit.

And, of course, the flat bottom thing doesn't make them a less attractive option than GW's flight bases... since those also have flat bottoms... which is one of the things I've always disliked about them.

Don't get me wrong, though, I do like the design of yours otherwise.

Scott-S6 wrote:The 60mm is the size used for 'koptas.

I was thinking more of the top bit, will it fit in between the koptas skids?

Scott-S6 wrote:
Kenshin - what's your handle on WoT?

Umm I'm just a player and supporter of them and there was a thread on sigs and banners on their forums. If that aint allowed here I could remove it

It's perfectly allowed as far as I know - I'm just trying to find other players. I'm on as Scott_S6, although not especially often.

(handle = callsign / username)

Panic wrote:It's quite exciting how quickly S6 respond to people on here!

I know! We should, I dunno, ask him for a new car or something.

Gargskull wrote:

Scott-S6 wrote:The 60mm is the size used for 'koptas.

I was thinking more of the top bit, will it fit in between the koptas skids?

I assume you're talking about the plastic ones? I'm looking at one now and it's.... tricky.

The lateral supports would have to be moved away from the magnet (making it less strong) - probably need to put them in front and behind the magnet (more pieces). Also, the top of the flying stand needs to be angled to have the koptas held in the same position (the stem of the standard base goes in at an angle).

If I did one it would need to be a special version specifically for this application. I am concerned that it would be too easy to knock the kopta off sideways with the lateral supports being so small When I have a lull between other projects I'll do an experiment.


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09/09/10 - Improved Flying Stands are now available. Magnets included.



It's quite hard to show how nicely these fit together with photographs, the way that the stem snaps into the socket is particular cool. Also note that while the stem looks like it's leaning forwards the vehicle is actually positioned directly over the center of the base.

Good job with the Site! The Counter Bases are a great idea. All the best with the business - hope some money comes your way for it.

yeah,
I recieved my canals in the post today.
Blog started -> ++ Panics - s6Engineering Canals system ++



Panic...

You can get different coloured canal inserts*?

Also, I will be following your blog Panic.

*I've not looked at the site for a while so I don't know if it has changed since last time.

SilverMK2 wrote:You can get different coloured canal inserts*?

The inserts in the pic are the same, he's just not taken the film off one of them.

Ahhhh... I see

And also feel slightly stupid

Different colored inserts would be cool though.

I wouldn't mind some that look like water you wouldn't be afraid to touch..

Maybe not drink, but touch!

Very, very cool stuff you have here. Do you have any plans to do any larger flying bases, like Valkyrie-sized ones? They'd be pretty awesome for people doing Stormraven conversions and whatnot.

Alpharius wrote:Different colored inserts would be cool though.

I wouldn't mind some that look like water you wouldn't be afraid to touch..

Maybe not drink, but touch!

To add a bit, so I could use them for my WWII and Weird War II games!

Any chance of some Eldar-friendly flying bases?
The bottom half is cool, but do you think that the item could have different top-halves as a shopping option?

In the same vein as your Counter Bases (which are awesome and I will be buying I think!), different heights of flying base with a top for Grav Tanks, Jetbikes and Vypers?

Any word on if/when you'll be making thinner wound bases? I could really use a bunch. The roads look really useful, too.

Tek wrote:Any chance of some Eldar-friendly flying bases?
The bottom half is cool, but do you think that the item could have different top-halves as a shopping option?

In the same vein as your Counter Bases (which are awesome and I will be buying I think!), different heights of flying base with a top for Grav Tanks, Jetbikes and Vypers?

The flying base (including the stem and top) is the exact same height as the standard (longer) stem. I didn't want anyone to use them and then get grief at a tournament. Re the tops, it'll fit anywhere that you've got a space to glue it. Grav-tanks and vypers should be fine. I don't have a jet-bike handy, can you take a photo of the underside and PM me?


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Alpharius wrote:

Alpharius wrote:Different colored inserts would be cool though.
I wouldn't mind some that look like water you wouldn't be afraid to touch..
Maybe not drink, but touch!

To add a bit, so I could use them for my WWII and Weird War II games!

Other colours is certainly possible but which ones? Clear would just show table beneath, blue is a bit too cliche. Dark smoke tint maybe?


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Albino Squirrel wrote:Any word on if/when you'll be making thinner wound bases? I could really use a bunch. The roads look really useful, too.

The thin wound counter bases (made from 1mm material for a 2mm total thickness) are proving difficult. The 1mm acrylic is difficult to work with and the magnets are a nightmare when they're so thin. For the moment I would have to say that re-basing is the best option.


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Zefig wrote:Very, very cool stuff you have here. Do you have any plans to do any larger flying bases, like Valkyrie-sized ones? They'd be pretty awesome for people doing Stormraven conversions and whatnot.

I wasn't planning on it - the current Valk bases work pretty well and they're available separately. If there's demand for valk sized bases in the same style then it's certainly a possibility.

Scott-S6 wrote:

07/09/10 - Indicator Bases are now on the website
60mm 9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1
40mm 6-5-4-3-2-1
25mm 4-3-2-1
25mm G-P-K (penal legion)



And here's a new item fresh from cutting - 25mm base with integral wound counter (1-4).



It doesn't have the taper, I can't produce that, but it is 25mm wide and 4mm thick making it functionally identical to a standard base.Thoughts?

Make these marketable to warmachine/hordes players with the superior rounded lip bases and you got yourself a lot of potential money coming in.

He can't do rounded lip with the way he's making them. 8 wound 40mm bases should still get him a good Warmachine market though.

These look great. I was wondering if you'll be making any for Bike Bases and/or WHFB Bases?

Scott-S6 wrote:

Alpharius wrote:Different colored inserts would be cool though.
I wouldn't mind some that look like water you wouldn't be afraid to touch..
Maybe not drink, but touch!
To add a bit, so I could use them for my WWII and Weird War II games!

Other colours is certainly possible but which ones? Clear would just show table beneath, blue is a bit too cliche. Dark smoke tint maybe?

Maybe etch some ripple or wave effects into the water?

I had an idea recently you might be interested in: stained glass windows. It seems like your manufacturing process would be quite effective for converting vector art into something SoB or Bretonnian players could use to make scenery. Depending on how small the batches can be while remaining profitable, you might even be able to cut custom windows.

Scott-S6 wrote:

The thin wound counter bases (made from 1mm material for a 2mm total thickness) are proving difficult. The 1mm acrylic is difficult to work with and the magnets are a nightmare when they're so thin. For the moment I would have to say that re-basing is the best option.

Thank you for the update on this. I wasn't sure you'd be able to make them that thin. I'll have to try to make my own out of cardboard or something.

16/09/10 - Improved Template Sets are now up.




As well as being available in a range of colours to match your army these have a combined 3" and 5" blast marker with 45 and 90 degree arcs (useful for lots of things) and a 2" ruler so you don't need your tape measure for those crucial short scatters.

The edge lighting on this flourescent acrylic is really dramatic. Those of you who've bought canal sets know what I'm talking about.

Aduro wrote:Maybe etch some ripple or wave effects into the water?

I don't think he could get a very natural look. Remember it can only do 90degree angles.


Scott, I'm eagerly waiting for the modular buildings before I make an order. Are you open to custom work at all?

plastictrees wrote:Scott, I'm eagerly waiting for the modular buildings before I make an order. Are you open to custom work at all?

Drop me a PM about the custom bits.

The building baseplates will be out in a day or two. That's the first and most important part of the city block system - they fit seamlessly with the roads and let you build a proper urban area with pavements (sidewalks).


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Aduro wrote:Maybe etch some ripple or wave effects into the water?

I had a few tries at this but it didn't look right at all.

Have you considered working with ANY sort of distributor for say, USA customers?

porkuslime wrote:Have you considered working with ANY sort of distributor for say, USA customers?

I've had a couple offers already in that regard. I'm waiting for things to settle down a bit before I pursue that though.


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Here's a peak at the building baseplates - these'll be up tomorrow.