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Bases and transport
By: Paulie Shaw Date: September 25, 2018, 10:12 am
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Hi all,
I'm yet to put brush to model in an attempt at a demon yet still
getting in the hours at a few techniques.
Even still I was wondering a few things regarding the
competition, firstly. How do you transport your models to the
competition? I have a couple of KR multicases but I didn't know
if brushing it against the foam would affect the paint job.
Also I see a lot of entries on plinths, some with bespoke bases
and some on the standard size bases that are then on the
plinths. How much does the base affect the outcome? For when I
do armies I do like to have a theme for them, which has got more
detailed and interesting as I've learnt new techniques. CSM
have astrogranite, Necrons have lava and currently Custodies
have cracked earth and rocks with shattered CSM.
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Re: Bases and transport
By: The Chin Date: September 26, 2018, 7:04 am
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I usually fly over to the GD at Warhammer Fest in May, so i'm
always conscious of transporting models and the size I can
manage on the plane.
Usually my models base is incorporated into the base provided
with the model, and I've a small carriage clock box that has
some really soft foam I use to secure it in place for the
journey.
In terms of plinths I think it does help grab your initial
attention but you don't want it overpowering the model. If the
model and base only sit on the plinth I'd advise magnetising or
at least blue-tac it to the plinth - the judges might not
realise it's not secured and then whoops, there goes all your
hard work! :'(
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Re: Bases and transport
By: Queen_annes_revenge Date: October 2, 2018, 6:01 am
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I'm planning on making my own box inserts out of toolbox foam to
secure the bases of my entries, then pack the remainder with
something soft like packing peanuts.
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Re: Bases and transport
By: Mamikon Date: October 2, 2018, 7:00 am
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I use custom made wooden boxes that fit every entry
individually. My friend does them for me but I'm sure you can
order these locally wherever you live.
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I always use plinths for the competition pieces so I just screw
the model (by the plinth) to the wooden box and never ever worry
about my mini again :)
You don't need a wooden box, just anything like that will work,
just open your mind and you will find something fitting!
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Re: Bases and transport
By: 10 ball Date: October 2, 2018, 3:31 pm
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I use velcro attached to the plinths. Never had any problems.
Real quick to remove/attach minis .
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Re: Bases and transport
By: SkelettetS Date: October 3, 2018, 6:22 am
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[quote author=10 ball link=topic=19.msg94#msg94 date=1538512305]
I use velcro attached to the plinths. Never had any problems.
Real quick to remove/attach minis .
[/quote]
Yeeeeah but then you have like 5 minutes drive to the competiton
so you are a bit disqualified in this conversation ;P
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Re: Bases and transport
By: 10 ball Date: October 3, 2018, 3:34 pm
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Velcro for the win!!! ;D
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Re: Bases and transport
By: ilraenor Date: October 30, 2018, 9:49 am
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Hi, never won a demon either, I just went once and got a
finalist pin but I also do local competitions when I got the
time.
On my side, I've tried multiple things, most revolve around
"patafix" (french stuff) which is the equivalent to blue tack i
guess.
I usually put some under the base (or plinth) and then some on
the sides to try and "grab" the base (or plinth) so it's secured
pretty tightly.
Then for transport, I repurposed a wooden box for wine. Its size
is kinda big but it does the job.
I avoid foam and anything that would touch my miniatures because
I'm afraid it's going to grind the paint away.
For the GD the box was too big to fit simply on the plane so I
used a jar.. Not such a great idea, I had a lot of trouble
explaining to the guys at the security check out (ended up
missing my plane cause it took so long)
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