Hi,

After months (if not years) of dithering I’ve ordered a pack of republican roman principes to dip my toe into the world of 6mm. All being well I’ll have recreated the Punic Wars by the end of the 2020s!

I know what base sizes I want to use (90x30... don’t ask!) but I’m in two minds whether to go 2mm or 3mm base thickness. I know handling will be easier with 3mm, but i worry it might be too thick relative to the low stature of the models.

I’d appreciate other people’s take on this. I know the real answer is it’s down to preference but I want to consider it properly before I start supergluing models to bases! Thanks, Jonny.

My humble opinion on the matter:

The larger the base size,the less impact the thickness has on the overall appearance. I think it also matters how close to the edge the figures are. Personally, I go for the 2mm size as I think it looks better as well as it may cost less - cost or postage. Yes, I am that tight. I also have "thin" fingers being a weedy office worker so handling small bases is not a problem. But as you have to handle them, they have to work for you, and if 2mm is to thin for you, then handling the bases in a game will become distracting and fiddly. It's a trade off between form and function.

Hello from France,

We & we write about this on this forum here ! 

And you can see Our 3mm Based Baccus Figures See here !

Hi,

Thanks for the replies and links! After lots of internetting I’ve ended up going for 2mm, I’ll post a picture when I eventually get something finished!