Does anyone know where I can get third party flying bases for vehicles - like Tau grav-tanks - that don't suck? I went through two GW flying bases for one tank in one night. It was kind of ridiculous. Does anyone know where I can find better flying bases? Links appreciated.
Thanks.
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03-16-2012, 10:14 AM #1Chapter-Master
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3rd Party Flying Bases That Don't Suck
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03-16-2012, 11:17 AM #2Chapter-Master
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Why not just use regular bases? Most people flock over the clear portion of the bottom anyways...
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03-16-2012, 11:46 AM #3Chapter-Master
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The problem isn't the bottom, it's the top. The place where a flying base slots into the bottom of a vehicle is very small. It's strong enough for a small model, like a land speeder. For anything large, like a Tau grav-tank, it isn't strong enough and the typical jostling a model takes as it moves around the board is enough to snap it.
Originally Posted by wittdooley
Over and over again.
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03-16-2012, 12:04 PM #4Chaplain
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I've only had this problem with the long ones (like on the drones), not the short ones that are meant for a devilfish/hammerhead.
Im afraid if its still an issue, that your going to have to find something stronger than plastic. Try Brass rod- its not as good looking though. It comes in many sizes so just get the one thats the same as a flying base insert. Cut it long, so instead of needing a ridge to stand on it can hit the inside of the hull for extra stability/ less stress on the material.
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03-16-2012, 01:50 PM #5Veteran-Sergeant
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Do a search for Speepy's Stems on ebay. The last stems you'll ever have to buy.
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03-16-2012, 02:01 PM #6Chapter-Master
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I'm not finding Speepy's Stems on ebay :-(. Originally Posted by Mr. Furious
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01-04-2013, 09:47 AM #7Scout
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The only problem there is the price. Quite expensive for a piece of rod. I use Brass / steel rod. paint it black and use green stuff to fill the whole to the right size. I have Storm ravens fitted this way as well as all my tau Skimmers. This gives me the option of having the exact height and tilt that I want. I got a cheap length from the local DIY store.
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