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Custom Bases

Summary

Stock Number and Description	Custom Bases: Euro Beech 120mm Round Cove AUD$8.00 Moroso Milan - Bevel CB-O2007C AUD$6.00 Jarrah 200 x 120mm Cove AUD$9.00 Euro Beech 220 x 150mm Bevel Raw MDF 220 x 150mm Bevel AUD$6.00 Zinc Works - Cove CB-R30010B AUD$12.00 All available online from Custom Bases
Scale:	1/35
Media and Contents:	Each base comprises a single part in MDF cut to standard or custom sizes and shapes.
Review Type:	First Look
Advantages:	Simple and well produced; flexible base designs and sizes for almost any figure, model or vignette.
Disadvantages:	Some will want to paint or stain the unfinished MDF on the edges of the bases.
Conclusion:	These are quality bases for many applications, whether they be figure, aircraft, military or vignette. Custom Bases will be a nice finishing touch to display your handiwork, regardless of size or subject.

Reviewed by Brett Green

FirstLook

Custom Bases in a relatively new company associated with Creative Models Australia.

As the name implies, the new company produces a wide range of bases in a selection of sizes, shapes, finishes and edges.

The bases are cut from MDF with the tops and bottoms in a large choice of veneer finishes including simulated woodgrain and other colours and textures. The edging is presented in smooth raw MDF.

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Custom Bases' website has these parameters listed for their custom base designs:

STANDARD SIZES - RECTANGULAR

750mm x 200mm
430mm x 210mm
400mm x 200mm
300mm x 250mm
300mm x 200mm
270mm x 200m
270mm x 150mm
220mm x 150mm
200mm x 120mm

STANDARD SIZES – ROUND

400mm Diameter
300mm Diameter
200mm Diameter
170mm Diameter
120mm Diameter

STANDARD SIZES – OVAL

240mm x 150mm
150mm x 100mm

STANDARD SIZES - SQUARE

300mm x 300mm
250mm x 250mm
200mm x 200mm

FINISHES

Raw MDF
Jarrah – Textured finish
Cuban Wood – Textured finish
Euro Beech – Textured finish
Red Cherry – Textured finish

EDGING

Straight Edge
Cove
Half Round
Bevel

Custom Bases has supplied six sample bases:

Euro Beech 120mm Round Cove AUD$8.00

Moroso Milan - Bevel CB-O2007C AUD$6.00

Jarrah 200 x 120mm Cove AUD$9.00

Euro Beech 220 x 150mm Bevel Raw

MDF 220 x 150mm Bevel AUD$6.00

Zinc Works - Cove CB-R30010B AUD$12.00

Conclusion

These are quality bases for many applications, whether they be figure, aircraft, military or vignette.

My only nit-pick is that it would have been nice to have some options for finishing the raw MDF edges.

Custom Bases will be a nice finishing touch to display your handiwork, regardless of size or subject.

Thanks to Custom Bases for the sample

Custom Bases are available online from their website