With arrival of some "flowers" today from Amazon, was able to complete the re-basing of the AWI and FPW figures for skirmish gaming. The individual units have 50mm rounds with 3-figures per, as well as enough figures on single 25mm bases for casualty removal. The AWI figures are intended for Rebels and Patriots, and the FPW ones for Bolt Action. Although I may try using Rebels and Patriots for FPW also. I was able to re-usble the 50mm rounds since acrylic caulking was used to attach the figures (as well as texturing), which can be carefully pried off.
I also was able to use magnetic sheets on 40mm squares to allow the Phalangite figures on washers to reunite with their brethren in larger formations. Plan to try out the SAGA Epirote warband this week and see how it performs. The author suggests having larger (12-figure) Phalanx units so they last longer to use their Battle Board abilities. If it appears that this is correct, I'll likely rebase another 8 figures on washers. Here's how they look on the magnetic stands and also back in the larger formations (for Hail Caesar).
Time to read up more on the SAGA rules for this week's game day. Until next time, best wishes and hope you're enjoying the summer!
Very fine work! Always a relief when this type of project is finished.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jonathan. And I only sliced my thumb once - and that was because I was distracted and wasn't paying attention while prying off a figure with a wide bladed (but pretty dull) hobby knife. Best regards, Dean
DeleteBeautiful work. Rebasing is an acquired taste.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Joe. Yes, re-basing is definitely not something on the usual menu. ;) Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteAlways feels good to have that satisfying feel when you complete a project. Saga is my number one table top miniatures game, have fun in your game.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Kevin
Thanks, Kevin. Getting into SAGA, and it's great that a bunch of my buddies are into it pretty heavily already. Best regards, Dean
DeleteGreat work and beautiful collection!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michal. The rebasing should help me get the figs back onto the gaming table again. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteDon't envy you the rebasing one iota Dean, but at least it's done now!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Keith. Yes, a completed project is much more rewarding than in the midst of doing it! :) Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteGood work Dean flexibility in basing is a good idea gets the figures on the table more often
ReplyDeleteThanks, Matt. One of the changes should help prevent plastic weapon snappage being on multi-figure bases. Although I've had overall good experiences in the past. In fact, I've broken parts of figures more often by myself while handling them, than from others playing with them. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteLovely looking pike block, you didn't hang about did you!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks, Iain. Yes, seems even though I'm now retired and have a lot more free time, I still like to go through projects quickly. Maybe someday I'll slow down. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteGood work Dean.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Ray. Appreciate the visit and kind words as always! Best regards, Dean
DeleteLove the FPW figures especially!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind words, John. Hopefully this will allow for more game time. Warmest regards, Dean
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