Hacking these dudes under the feet among old sand, paint, glue and flock requires patients. Some wargamers have said that re-basing is something hobbyists should eventually do and it's been a very long time since I have done anything brutal like this.
The chain-mail wearing dudes make for a great Shield Wall look and feel when based like this and I have painted a whole stack of new ones which I will show here soon when they are completed.
For Kings of War I use custom made trays (Warbases UK) using the dimensions for those rules. Below are 'Regiments' which are based on the old 20 soldiers each on 20x20 bases in 4 ranks of 5 across.
Each tray has 3 of the new double based warriors. This takes the total up to 12 (not 20). I think a rule/guideline may exist for 50% +1 as a minimum for a unit of 20. I don't care much for that myself as I prefer what looks good or just the fact that someone has turned up happy enough to play a game. Even better if they have painted miniatures.
"We are angry and confused!"......."Are we Viking or Anglo-Saxon/Danes?" |
Cheers from Brendon
I have to say that I do like the look of these multiply miniature bases, seems to add much more drama to the piece.
ReplyDeleteThanks Michael. Cheers
DeleteThey do look great Brendon, but I hate re-basing!!
ReplyDeleteThank Rodger. Yeah....It's not as much fun as it sounds. :)
DeleteLooks great!
ReplyDeleteThanks Engel. Cheers
DeleteWhen I first read what you intended with the double basing I was dubious but having seen it complete I have to say I'm a big fan!
ReplyDeleteThe pose is important for this to happen. Works well for the Gripping Beast chain-mail Saxons and Vikings as they have good side on Shield Wall style poses. cheers and thanks for the comment.
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