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Miniatures Adventure => Gothic Horror => Topic started by: johnnyboy on July 01, 2013, 06:04:37 PM
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who makes them? any help would be much appreciated thanks john
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My preference is for Fenris Games (http://www.fenrisgames.com/), but I'm UK-based and looking for alternatives to slotta bases.
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I make my own but Wyrd Miniatures makes some interesting ones.
http://wyrd-games.net/shop/30mm-Victorian-Bases-5-Pack.html
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Model Display Products has some. http://www.modeldisplayproducts.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=38_50_55&product_id=99 (http://www.modeldisplayproducts.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=38_50_55&product_id=99)
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Black Cat Bases does some as well, if, like me, you prefer the thinner, washer style bases. Still looking for a source to get them in bulk for an affordable price though and have been contemplating making my own and then throwing them in one of my moulds.
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I second Fenris - speed and quality are superb.
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I just experimented with creating a mould using Instantmould with an embossed cobblestone Wills sheet. I pressed the mould onto green putty layer on a washer and it went rather well. Once I have done some paintjob I can post some pictures.
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I can really recommend these from bases 4 war.
http://www.bases4war.com
A nice selection at very good prices...
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Milliput can be used to make cheap cobblestones. I use it myself.
My early ones where a bit crude but it doesn't take much effort
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2W_DukfVzwY/UA5IBekTiPI/AAAAAAAABtc/YwC3AxjpvjE/s800/Criminal%2520Gang%2520WIP.jpg)
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You can see my lazy man's cobble stone base making system here on my blog.
http://fiendsinwaistcoats.blogspot.com/2013/04/making-bases.html
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Hi all,
Kinda new to Gothic Horror and I'm looking for terrain ideas, streets and sidewalks and I've noticed the cobblestone bases that people have on their figures. I was wondering how do you mount the figures on them? I mean there is no slot for the slota bases and the figures that have the moulded in base. I see that kidterminal makes his own with putty(which I might end up doing). What's the trick?
Thanks
Jim
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You can get base toppers which go in the inside but then you need snip off the slotta tab drill and use pin to connect the figure to the topper.
With mine
1, Glue the figures slotta so it sticks out the slot about 1mm so its more or less level with rim of the base. Let it Dry.
2, I then push Milliput from underneath and then scrape its so its level. (Doesn't matter if it bulges slightly as you can sand it when dry)
3, I then fill in the base from the top with milliput. Dip a knife in water so its wet then scrape it across the top to get a smooth flat finish.
4, Wet the knife and then gently score it in slab/cobble pattern.
If the figure has an integral bases you can still do the same in the base is a bit thick just file it down so its level.
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Thanks Brummie Thug,
That's what I thought cutting and drilling. I guess I could give it a try. I'll probabaly make a few of my own with putty just to see which one I like best.
Thanks
Jim
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I've invested in some fine drill bits, brass wire and a pin-vice. 0.8mm thickness brass wire and 0.85mm drill bits to make 'hole insertion' easier. Superglue them in and trim to fit corresponding holes in the base.
May be worth getting 0.55mm drill bits and 0.5mm wire too for figures with 'finer' feet.
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I use JTT plastic. I selected a pattern I liked (Random Coarse Stone) and cut it to fit the base. It's simple and relatively cheap. You get a lot of bases out of one sheet of plastic. I think the result is pretty good. You can see what it looks like in my Pirate Gallery at www.warin15mm.com/Pirates.html
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Thanks Brummie Thug,
That's what I thought cutting and drilling. I guess I could give it a try. I'll probabaly make a few of my own with putty just to see which one I like best.
Thanks
Jim
Your welcome mate. The putty works out around £2.50 and most model/railway shops seem to sell it. You can do around 10-12 bases with just a small amount.
I forgot to mention as you have to mix the two together I use about a 1cm of putty of each type then you mix it.
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OK,
So before I start spending my hard earned money which flavor of milliput works best.
Jim
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I use the yellow-grey variant. Don't get it to wet as it tends to disintegrate. If you wet your knife just flick off the excess water that will do the job. You can use it for sculpting pouches and stuff as well but its not that great for fiddly little bits.
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Thanks! Off to the store.
Jim
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FYI: there is a kickstarter running that includes street 'stampers'.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1843680961/base-stampers-textured-base-stamps-for-miniature-w (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1843680961/base-stampers-textured-base-stamps-for-miniature-w)
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FYI: there is a kickstarter running that includes street 'stampers'.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1843680961/base-stampers-textured-base-stamps-for-miniature-w (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1843680961/base-stampers-textured-base-stamps-for-miniature-w)
Look too soft for me. Not sharp enough.
Like others, I use fenris bases and textured plasti-card for my bases.
Good luck.
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I've just got a hold of the bases4war cobblestone and rivenstone bases. They are lipped bases not toppers and are very well cast in resign.
(http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu125/kidterminal/Fiends%20in%20Waistcoats/cobble3.jpg) (http://s640.photobucket.com/user/kidterminal/media/Fiends%20in%20Waistcoats/cobble3.jpg.html)
(http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu125/kidterminal/Fiends%20in%20Waistcoats/river4.jpg) (http://s640.photobucket.com/user/kidterminal/media/Fiends%20in%20Waistcoats/river4.jpg.html)
for the review and more pictures on my blog http://fiendsinwaistcoats.blogspot.com/
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I've just got a hold of the bases4war cobblestone and rivenstone bases. They are lipped bases not toppers and are very well cast in resign.
(http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu125/kidterminal/Fiends%20in%20Waistcoats/cobble3.jpg) (http://s640.photobucket.com/user/kidterminal/media/Fiends%20in%20Waistcoats/cobble3.jpg.html)
(http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu125/kidterminal/Fiends%20in%20Waistcoats/river4.jpg) (http://s640.photobucket.com/user/kidterminal/media/Fiends%20in%20Waistcoats/river4.jpg.html)
for the review and more pictures on my blog http://fiendsinwaistcoats.blogspot.com/
Been using those rivenstone ones myself for a while, look really good on empire of the dead and malifaux stuff
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You Can use an old paintbrush to make a stamp.
Remove the old bristles from the Metal collar, scrape inside to get as much of them out as you Can. Clear about 2 mm inside. A scalpel and sculpting tool worn best.
Use small pliers to shape the collar end like a cobble/ brick.
Squeeze gently one side then the next, squaring them off.
You Can check your shape by eye and by pressing into some resin, bluetack or similar.
To create a cobble surface cover base with green stuff, shape and smooth it, then starting at one side work from top to bottom gently pressing in shape.
Pavement edges and corners Can be sculpted on once dry.
Figures Can then be pinned once dry.
Takes some time but is effective.
Some examples on old glory blog I believe.
Don't no if that helps.