It's a bit of a joke amongst my fans and romantic partners that I am constantly rebasing miniatures. But it is actually quite a stressful thing for me, as I battle between a neurodivergent need to have my bases all consistent, and the realities of there not being a single perfect basing system.
So I am rebasing again, by the way... but for a good reason. I keep damaging my minis.
The new mini style has 3mm thick bases, either with flat sides or a minimal bevel. This allows me to pick them up by the base. I have upsized my bases to protect any overhanging parts as best I can.
Previously I used Renedra 25mm bases, which are great and all, but as you see the minis aren't as stable or protected as with the 30mm ones.
I found the modern 32mm GW ones to be too thick and too slanted to pick up easily, so will be using MDF bases or the Impact Minis/EM4 30mm multibases, which are 3mm high. Fortunately, Impact sell them by the THOUSAND.
Yes, you read that right.
Though I like the look and feel of the MDF, sanding the edges smooth is a must for my ADHD obsessiveness not to kick in. And that means a LOT of dust and aching fingers. So I have settled on a compromise of mixing MDF and plastics and trying my best to not freak out.
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