Bombers, Bombers, Bombers
B17, B24.
All these multiple engine flying machines deserve significant bases for the game days. Also, the models were not provided with bases as they were printed.
Litko's 2.5 inch hexagonal bases with two inch flight pegs are what I settled on using. I think these will provide the proper stability and cool factor.. The bases are made from transparent acrylic material and I think I will leave them unadorned.
Just need the spinners now. Someday I will decide on a unit,
paint the undersides and unit markings.
The fighter bases are smaller and will help identify fighters from the bombers. and in the rules can show the relative position of the aircraft. They are the ones provided in the game.
B24's in second box, behind P38's.
BTW, hard to find but definitely worth sourcing is the glue specifically for acrylics. Craftics #33 glue.
And now for something completely different. The butterfly is alive and well.
Comments
The bomber force is a simple way to get a bunch of players on the table and introduced to some of the rules.
Masters of the Skies and 12 o'clock High inspire the project.
Eventually the decals and aircraft markings will be made on these units.
What on God's Green Earth (or elsewhere!) is the last item?! :-)
Best Iain
Iain, the planes are fun and fast to complete---although my lack of decals is damning. The flames effect is one I am happy with and continues in a future post.
My Austrians are a w.i.p., not nearly as ready as your magnificent white horde.