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Title: Rebasing zombies....
Post by: jp762 on August 10, 2011, 08:12:19 PM
Blast! I just found Fenris.
Havent ordered any bases yet but I am busy painting Studios excellent zeds and have been "pavementing" the bases with Italeri putty (mixed results).
Anyone ever tried rebasing a varnished model onto a Fenris base?
I want perfection here, no more, no less.....
Title: Re: Rebasing zombies....
Post by: jp762 on August 10, 2011, 08:22:18 PM
Also....anybody using these bases? Is it just throught thier ebay shop? Are they good with turnaround? Would you have any recomendations?
Title: Re: Rebasing zombies....
Post by: Moribund on August 10, 2011, 08:46:50 PM
Ian's bases are excellent and very well cast, so just pick up the ones you like best. He's also fast with shipping and such.

As for rebasing them: are they on slottas or integrals? Either way, you should start by popping them off their bases (although you might have to utterly destroy the bases to keep the minis and paint intact) and then removing everything under their feet. Then simply pin them to the new bases.

Working with painted models is a bit risky, especially when drilling or filing. Try to wrap some soft cloth or something around them where you hold them, and work slowly.
Title: Re: Rebasing zombies....
Post by: jp762 on August 10, 2011, 09:03:06 PM
Slotta bases. Painting for 25 years and never tried this!
I must give it a go because, as I say, my own efforts are a mixed bag. Thanks for the quick reply!
I can only seem to find an ebay shop for them, is that right?
Title: Re: Rebasing zombies....
Post by: snitcythedog on August 10, 2011, 10:08:20 PM
Did this with a couple of mine.  Works fine, just use the tools on the base and not the mini.  You will probibally have to re-paint or touch up the feet.  I mastered and cast my own bases so I could cast more when I need them.  Hope it works out. 
Snitchy sends
Title: Re: Rebasing zombies....
Post by: jp762 on August 10, 2011, 10:52:53 PM
Cheers Snitchy!
I shall give it a go.
If it works ill knock out a photo or three.
Title: Re: Rebasing zombies....
Post by: zizi666 on August 11, 2011, 04:34:41 AM
I mostly clip the support under a figure's feet so I can pin it onto the base.
They hold very well, and I reckon should the need to rebase arise, I'd get them loose very quick.
Title: Re: Rebasing zombies....
Post by: Commander Vyper on August 11, 2011, 10:44:36 AM
Cut the slotta apart, cut the tags off, use a pinvise, drill the feet, pin and drill the painted base. Easy.

No issue with painted minis, end of the day you'll generally just paint the underside of the feet/boots black or dark grey etc... Be brave! :)

I use Ian's and Jed's bases for my zombies and survivors, they're perfect.
Title: Re: Rebasing zombies....
Post by: Moribund on August 13, 2011, 01:00:57 AM
I can only seem to find an ebay shop for them, is that right?

That's correct, but if you have a PayPal account already it's quick and painless to order.
Title: Re: Rebasing zombies....
Post by: geronimo on August 13, 2011, 07:49:33 AM
I can only seem to find an ebay shop for them, is that right?

Webshop is WIP....meanwhile if you don't want to use eBay you can mail orders to me direct :)
Title: Re: Rebasing zombies....
Post by: jp762 on August 14, 2011, 09:25:10 PM
Webshop is WIP....meanwhile if you don't want to use eBay you can mail orders to me direct :)

Thank you my good man, I shall. Your bases are a thing of beauty.
And my sculpting sucks