A lovely model isn't it. Not OTT in it's stance, but realistic, and the scenic basing really sets him apart from the other sniper models, who stand in (what I think to be) an unrealistic fashion. I like it, so I ordered one. However, whilst ordering it, and looking at the pic online with the guy at my FLGS, we wondered if he really came with that 40mm scenic base, as it is larger than the 25mm base he is fielded with in the rules.
So which was it, normal base and that's just a pic, or a larger base with included scenery. The answer?
Both!
Yes, that's right, the box contains the normal 25mm base, and a larger 40mm base. This means that you have the option of either the large scenic base, as shown below,
or to base him for use in game.
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| Option 1: Full scenic |
I'm a bit miffed by this, as one of the reasons to buy him is the way the model is set in all the pictures of him online, but yet you cannot use him like this in game (well, I guess in theory you could, but he'd be making a big target of himself all the time, which is not what you want from your sniper). How dare you give me choice? What do you think I am, some kind of hobbyist who spends his time modelling and tinkering with models? Oh, wait, right.
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| Option 2: Game legal |
So, the question is, what to do? I could go with option 1: do him up on the full 40mm scenic base, with the realisation that I'll hardly ever play the game anyway, and when I do, suck up the larger base for all the difference it would likely make. Or is it to be option 2: go with the smaller base, with the small rock/staircase that is included, thereby being completely game-legal, but to my mind, losing some of his charm.
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| Option 3: Can't be arsed! |
There is of course option 3, where I try to arrange some kind of set-up with wires/magnets/mirrors, where I can display him on the full base, and take this apart to be able to field him on the game-legal 25mm base. This sounds the most fun, but is in the end the least likely option.
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| Option 4: Half-way house. |
Most of those I see in
the forums (well, ok, I found 2) were based on the 25mm base with half the wall added. This goes way over the edges, but still doesn't look too bad. Seems to be a half-way house between most of the scenics kept, and large (but not 40 mm base size) presence on the battlefield.
Decisions, decisions!
Infinity miniatures: lovely, but time consuming as hell to put together. Not for beginners. I like option number 4 myself.
ReplyDeleteThe minis I had before seemed really straight forward. A couple with arms to stick on, but mostly all 1 piece. That was just the starter box though, and the more I look on their site, the more I see minis like this one. I think they are worth the effort though, as they have some amazing minis in their line.
DeleteAs to my choice, I think option 4 is looking likely. I may still attempt to make a hole the right size in the 40mm base to slot him into for "display" purposes.