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Dioramas
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Wooden display bases?
WLJayne
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Wales, United Kingdom
Joined: February 21, 2009
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Posted: Monday, September 14, 2009 - 07:07 AM UTC
Hi folks,

I have a few AFV kits that I'll be turning into small dioramas over time (when I get time!) I was just wondering if there are any pre-made wooden display bases out there. I would make them myself but I don't have the facilities to make nice ones at the moment. Does anyone know anywhere that sells a selection? Thanks .

Will.
Ejacobs
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Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
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Posted: Monday, September 14, 2009 - 07:11 AM UTC
Hey Will.

Yes i know someone.
Check this site.
http://www.twenot-forums.nl/viewtopic.php?t=19337

These are all custom made.

greetings Eric
slodder
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Posted: Monday, September 14, 2009 - 07:13 AM UTC
There are pre-made wooden plaques.
You can also use a picture frame with the glass removed. That gives you a quick decorative edge to a base.
AlanL
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England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
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Posted: Monday, September 14, 2009 - 07:27 AM UTC
Hi Will,

When I was down at MK this year there was a lady from Just Bases who ahd a grand selection.

try www.just-bases.co.uk

Al
panzerIV
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England - North West, United Kingdom
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Posted: Monday, September 14, 2009 - 07:39 AM UTC
hey will
what i use for my bases

is photoframes i get em cheap from wilkinsons smalls 1s and big 1s with black wood for outside frame
still looks good and its cheap plus all diff size and if you cant find 1 the right size
make it out of wood from bnq or spare wood you got

tony
WLJayne
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Wales, United Kingdom
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Posted: Monday, September 14, 2009 - 10:49 AM UTC
Thanks guys all those replies are really helpful!! I will look around all the places you suggested. Cheers .
Oelfass
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Hessen, Germany
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Posted: Monday, September 14, 2009 - 11:05 AM UTC
You might also consider this one, depending on shipping rates - I've had only the best of experiences with them. Their stock of self-made bases is huge:

http://www.sockelshop.de/catalog/index.php?language=en

Best regards,
Philipp
dioman13
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Posted: Monday, September 14, 2009 - 02:13 PM UTC
Will, another good and not expensive is your local thropy shop. I get alot of them that they have redone over the years. Just got one for nothing as they do all my name plates. Was solid walnut 12x12 with fancy corners.
crossrifles
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Posted: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 01:46 PM UTC
you can also try an arts and craft store that sell a lots of diferent types of crafts and they have a large selection of wood bases that you can paint or stain for the look that you want ... hasta.............
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