Figures I Can Stand
Terraining Bases
by Philip J. Viverito
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In this case I utilized the same basing method I outlined with the tree stands. I have done evertything the same only on a smaller scale. I try to use the same colors, making the stands look different by putting more or less flocking on the stands. For stands I recommend Precision Products' plastic bases or stands. These are precut, 1/8 inch thick, they do not warp and are light weight. They love glue and wood filler. The stands are cut to order and can be found at: http://www.appliedimaginationinc.com/takeastand/index.html. I should mention that I like to base my figures on their stands differently. The Carthaginians for example are on half stands of 4 figures each. When you put two such stands together you have a frontage of 60mm or 2-3/8 inches. This is the standard Classical Hack frontage for stands. Why do I do this? Simple, for Carthaginians this is perfect for tactical things, representing deep formations whether they are hoplite or phalangite units. It also forces me to play Carthaginians as they should be played in deep units. In Homeric Hack I introduced Horde stands which are 3 figures frontage and 2 figures deep all on 1 stand making them as units quite difficult to manoeuver. This would be the ideal mounting of figures onto stands for The Sea People. In Classical Hack players are permitted a great deal of latitude in regard to stands. This is one of the things that makes Classical Hack unique. So take a stand! Back to Table of Contents -- Classical Hack Newsletter # 8 Back to Classical Hack Newsletter List of Issues Back to MagWeb Master Magazine List © Copyright 2005 by Phil Viverito. This article appears in MagWeb.com (Magazine Web) on the Internet World Wide Web. Other articles from military history and related magazines are available at http://www.magweb.com |
Besides terrain I like to make my figures distinctively my own. Years ago at MIGS Con in Hamalton, Ontario I discovered how our brethren to the North mounted figures. One of the most interesting things I saw and liked was how they based their figures on to stands. Instead of card board covered with plain flocking or grass I saw a truly creative method of realistic ground. It was so inventive and professional looking that I decided to copy their style.