Hey it’s Moron, writing again. Here to solve a big problem with simple fix, the wobbly flier…
I’ve gotten the Caestus Assault Ram from Forgeworld, awesome model, and fun rules, but this thing is a hefty chunk of resin. The flying stand can barely hold it up, and it is so wobbly, I get scared every time something might bump the table. I’m sure there are many other flier models out there who also need a sturdier base.
So one day, while working in my basement/carpentry workshop, I noticed some scraps remaining from our bathroom renovation. The leftover pieces from a clear shower rod were the perfect size and material to act as a sturdy flight stand. You can find something like this with a simple trip to any store like Lowes or Home Depot. With only a few minutes of work, I put together my new and improved flying base and here is how:
materials needed:
scrap wood with the preferred thickness
clear shower rod
drill bit same diameter as the clear rod
Large oval base just for tracing
Something to cut the wood with, I used a scroll saw.
I drilled a hole the same size as the clear shower rod into the bottom of the aircraft. (putting a drill to your model feels wrong, but it must be done . . . carefully) I drilled about half an inch into the Caestus, but this will all depend on the size of the model you are working on. If you are unsure, always drill less than needed. You can always drill more, but you can’t undo what you’ve already drilled.
Next I constructed a sturdy base to mount it onto. I just traced the large oval base onto a piece of scrap wood and cut it out with a scroll saw (benefits of having a carpentry workshop). I made this base much thicker than normal bases so I could drill a hole into it to hold the flying stand. I then just sanded the edges to make it look neat
Then I just put the clear rod into the bottom of the airship and the top of the base and done. Now add some scenery, paint it up, and you are ready to bring death from the skies!
-Moron
About the Author: Rob Baer
Rob Baer
Job Title: Managing Editor
Founded Spikey Bits in 2009
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About Rob Baer: Founder, Publisher, & Managing Editor of Spikey Bits, the leading tabletop gaming news website focused on the hobby side of wargaming and miniatures.
Rob also co-founded and currently hosts the Long War Podcast, which has over 350 episodes and focuses on tabletop miniatures gaming, specializing in Warhammer 40k. and spent six years writing for Bell of Lost Souls.
Every year, along with his co-hosts, he helps host the Long War 40k Doubles Tournament at Adepticon and the Long War 40k Doubles at Las Vegas Open, which attracts over 350 players from around the world.
Rob has won many Warhammer 40k Tournaments over the years, including multiple first-place finishes in Warhammer 40k Grand Tournaments over the years and even winning 1st place at the Adepticon 40k Team Tournament.
With over 30 years of experience in retail and distribution, Rob knows all the products and exactly which ones are the best. As a member of GAMA (Game Manufacturers Association), he advocates for gaming stores and manufacturers in these difficult times, always looking for the next big thing to feature for the miniatures hobby, helping everyone to provide the value consumers want.
While he’s played every edition of Warhammer 40k and Warhammer Fantasy (since 5th Edition) and has been hobbying on miniatures since the 1980s, Titans of all sizes will always be his favorite! It’s even rumored that his hobby vault rivals the Solemnance Galleries, containing rulebooks filled with lore from editions long past, ancient packs of black-bordered Magic Cards, and models made of both pewter and resin.
