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Sunday 26 May 2024
Big basing - another experiment
Still trying to work out what I feel re big basing so set up this photo today-
What do you think in terms of numbers of figures and ranks? All thoughts most welcome.
For pike, I would place the figures almost shoulder-to-shoulder with at least six files and with two or perhaps even three ranks deep. How deep is your base? If it is 80mm deep, I would see how three ranks look.
Alan, The advantages of big bases is twofold; the actual number of figures doesn't matter, it's a unit. It can have one more or less than standard elements. Think diorama. Second, people are more likely to pick up the base, so more protection is offered. I'd group close order troops as close as I can, even 8 figures can be in three ranks (3, 3, 2 or any such combination). Keep them towards the centre, away from edges with nothing overlapping the base edge. Neil
I like what you've done here. It looks like a huddle or an organised rabble and is maybe closer to history for non-professional troops than regular ranks. A friend based his biblical infantry in a similar manner on 60x40mm bases. He said he wanted to give impression of a command like "You lot go over there...", and then everyone shuffles forward in a huddle.
They are indeed pikemen from the town with limited experience. A combo of this, a bit more order and more figures may be the way to go… Alan Tradgardland
For pike, I would place the figures almost shoulder-to-shoulder with at least six files and with two or perhaps even three ranks deep. How deep is your base? If it is 80mm deep, I would see how three ranks look.
ReplyDeleteThe base is Impetus size. I will have a look in the light of your suggestions.
DeleteAlan Tradgardland
Yep. What Jon said. Or at least 5 wide.
ReplyDeleteI will conduct another experiment…
DeleteAlan Tradgardland
Alan,
ReplyDeleteThe advantages of big bases is twofold; the actual number of figures doesn't matter, it's a unit. It can have one more or less than standard elements. Think diorama.
Second, people are more likely to pick up the base, so more protection is offered. I'd group close order troops as close as I can, even 8 figures can be in three ranks (3, 3, 2 or any such combination). Keep them towards the centre, away from edges with nothing overlapping the base edge.
Neil
Good ideas here, thanks for the suggestions.
DeleteAlan Tradgardland
I agree with all the above comments, I like big bases so will be interested to see what you go for.
ReplyDeleteWatch this space…
DeleteAlan Tradgardland
I like what you've done here. It looks like a huddle or an organised rabble and is maybe closer to history for non-professional troops than regular ranks. A friend based his biblical infantry in a similar manner on 60x40mm bases. He said he wanted to give impression of a command like "You lot go over there...", and then everyone shuffles forward in a huddle.
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They are indeed pikemen from the town with limited experience. A combo of this, a bit more order and more figures may be the way to go…
DeleteAlan Tradgardland