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Title: Has anyone ever used these steel 'base bottoms' by Litko?
Post by: WillieB on 25 April 2016, 07:04:14 PM

http://www.litko.net/products/Oval-Miniature-Bases%3A-25x50-mm.html#.Vx5aF0dpzrc

I'm actually looking for oval 5 x 2 cm steel bases to mount my 28mm cavalry but I'm somewhat confused by the term ' Base bottoms' Obviously meant as a base for the plywood bases?
They are rather thin (hence the flexible part) but  I'm thinking they could be used a straightforward bases. Or am I missing something?

If deemed unsuitable would anyone know of a manufacturer that actually makes steel oval bases?

Thanks very much for any help!

Title: Re: Has anyone ever used these steel 'base bottoms' by Litko?
Post by: rebelyell2006 on 25 April 2016, 07:40:35 PM

I tried that with 6mm miniatures on rectangular bases, and it didn't work out at all.  They are supposed to be used on the bottom of wood or plastic bases, not as their own bases.

Title: Re: Has anyone ever used these steel 'base bottoms' by Litko?
Post by: WillieB on 25 April 2016, 08:49:41 PM

Thanks very much! Saves me from ordering something I wouldn't be able to use.
The search continues.....

Title: Re: Has anyone ever used these steel 'base bottoms' by Litko?
Post by: fred on 25 April 2016, 11:15:27 PM

I've bought rectangular bases from these guys before
http://www.freewebs.com/pwsltd/steelbases.htm

they say they do a custom service too.

Title: Re: Has anyone ever used these steel 'base bottoms' by Litko?
Post by: WillieB on 26 April 2016, 12:33:30 AM

Thanks Fred I've just send an email to Ian asking for a quote.

Title: Re: Has anyone ever used these steel 'base bottoms' by Litko?
Post by: Hupp n at em on 26 April 2016, 01:57:43 AM

Yeah, if those are the flex steel base bottoms that I'm thinking of (I use them), they're meant to allow your existing bases to stick to magnets, rather than providing a base for the figures themselves.  They're very good for their intended purpose!  :)  But it sounds like you had something else in mind.

Title: Re: Has anyone ever used these steel 'base bottoms' by Litko?
Post by: rebelyell2006 on 26 April 2016, 05:57:42 AM

The Wargame Accesories (http://www.wargameaccessories.com/Products.htm#Metal%20Bases) company has somewhat thin but sturdy steel bases.  I assembled a FOG:R Muscovite army on them, so I can switch back and forth between individual 40x20 magnetic bases and larger formation magnetic bases.  On their own they are a bit unhealthy, because of sharp and pointy edges and corners.

Title: Re: Has anyone ever used these steel 'base bottoms' by Litko?
Post by: WillieB on 26 April 2016, 01:00:37 PM

Quote from: WillieB on 26 April 2016, 12:33:30 AM

Thanks Fred I've just send an email to Ian asking for a quote.

Alas, the email ian.carbutt@btinternet.co.uk bounces.
Will have to find another way of contacting him.

* just found out that it is now ian.carbutt@btinternet.com!*