Slim, magnetized ellipse bases tutorial

[Spooktalker]

We were on the topic of the shortcomings of slottas (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=57916.0) and I thought I might turn briefly to a more encouraging topic, that is the success I've had basing up my D&D collection using ellipse bases Ian/Geronimo of Fenris Games cut for me from ply.


http://belchedfromthedepths.blogspot.com/2013/08/magnetic-low-profile-miniatures-basing.html


Here are a few pics but the there's a full write up on the blog.

bases as they arrived:



Drilling:


The old way:


The new way:


Gluing:




And results:

[Mitch K]

Brilliant. I can see many uses for this, compared to trying to cut odd shaped bits of magnetic sheet for (e.g.) waggons, draft animals etc. Thanks for posting.

[Mancha]

Off topic, I'm afraid, but I had to give a shout-out to the frost giant.  That was one of my very first miniatures.  Ah, good days.......

[Spooktalker]

Thanks Mitch and Mancha!

Off topic, I'm afraid, but I had to give a shout-out to the frost giant.  That was one of my very first miniatures.  Ah, good days.......

Stone classic, aint it?