Cortland Posted June 28, 2015 Report Posted June 28, 2015 So i know the size of each 40k base. But was wondering which size washer to buy for the under side to weigh then down. Mainly for infantry and wraiths. Quote
pretre Posted June 28, 2015 Report Posted June 28, 2015 Oh man. It isn't that easy. Depends on not only whether it is slotted or not, but even the era. I found the easiest way to do it is just to bring bases to the store with you. Quote
dalmer Posted June 29, 2015 Report Posted June 29, 2015 Hello there, Agree with pretre's comments above. However, another option you might want to look into: fishing weights. Some of my tyranid models, especially hormagaunts, have their basing problems easily solved by gluing fishing weights under the specific part of the base that needs it. Plus, since fishing weights are pliable they're easy to make fit and can be focused in their efforts. Stay safe, don Quote
indytims Posted June 29, 2015 Report Posted June 29, 2015 I've had really good luck with 1" washers for the regular round 25mm bases. If there's a difference, it's usually so small that it's barely noticeable. I just paint the edge of the washer the same color as the base and POOF, all done. I've got a mix of washers though, because like pretre says, there can be some variance. My Autarch is one a slightly bigger base, so a 1.25" washer fit his base perfectly, and so on. If you get the washers at a real hardware store, usually they are so cheap you can splurge on some different sized ones and go from there. Dalmer also mentions another option - fishing weights. I -think- those are still made with almost 100% lead, though, so just be careful with them. :) But those and a pair of pliers and usually you can shape tiny bits of it (and it's heavy, too) to the undersides of bases wherever you want them, so that's an option as well, requiring just a little more effort. -Tim Quote
Guest Posted June 29, 2015 Report Posted June 29, 2015 Nickels are the perfect size for 25mm bases. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel_%28United_States_coin%29 Appears that those are officially 0.835" in diameter. Quote
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