Air Base & Naval Bases (HBG, Shapeways?)

[sjelso]

Hi,

Looking for air and naval base miniatures.  Anyone using anything they can recommend?  Preferably something more vertical than horizontal so they are easier to spot.

Maybe something along the lines of Combat Minatures Watch Tower.

combatminiatures.org/collections/structures?page=1

Thank you,
SJ

[Cyph3r]

I am looking too. I really hate the cardboard markers for bases and factories. I use the old factories for majors but would like minors and the bases 3D. I know Shareways has them but IMO only the factories are affordable. The naval bases are in too large a batch for $100 +shipping + customs, etc… and I don’t think they have air bases?

[GeneralHandGrenade]

There are 3 different types of airfields on this page;
https://www.shapeways.com/designer/ebard/creations?s=192#more-products

I don’t like having a runway though because it takes up too much space. A control tower without a runway would be perfect. Hello Ebard? Hello Combat Miniatures? We need a control tower.

[Cyph3r]

Thanks GHG, I missed those (they must not be tagged “Axis & Allies”). Yeah they would be too big. I think a hanger would be cool as to me that’s the key factor in an airbase that provides more tactical support beyond a runway and control tower.

[sjelso]

Ok…I am not missing anything then.  Will keep fingers crossed.  Might try to design and 3D print some myself.  Have access to a printer but it is finicky and it is more of an art than science.

[calvinhobbesliker]

http://www.historicalboardgaming.com/HBG-WW2-Airbase-Small-Marker-Acrylic-x5_p_1523.html
http://www.historicalboardgaming.com/HBG-Naval-Port-Marker-Acrylic-x5_p_2779.html

HBG has some nice acrylic markers. They’re not vertical, but they are brightly colored and would stand out on the board.

[Cyph3r]

Thanks but looking for 3D sculpts.

[Midnight_Reaper]

Well, Combat Miniatures does have a “Watch Tower”, at 6 for $12, that could be re-purposed into a control tower for an airfield:

https://www.shapeways.com/product/56RUD3XJ8/1-285-watch-tower-x6?optionId=64113348&li=marketplace

It’s not exactly what you asked for, but it’s available now and not too expensive at $2 per tower if you buy 6 or $3.50 per tower if you buy them in singletons.

-Midnight_Reaper

[General 6 Stars]

@GeneralHandGrenade:

There are 3 different types of airfields on this page;
https://www.shapeways.com/designer/ebard/creations?s=192#more-products

I don’t like having a runway though because it takes up too much space. A control tower without a runway would be perfect. Hello Ebard? Hello Combat Miniatures? We need a control tower.

Iye mate but not if you had a 96" x 192" Map !!!  :-D

[GeneralHandGrenade]

Go go Gaget arms. Do you move your pieces with a pool rake?

[General 6 Stars]

Yes um !

[bgugs]

Due to WiFi at my house I can’t work much on here to find it but I know in the customization section of the forum there is a guy from Canada who designed some you can look at that were priced well. It may be back a couple of pages but it was only earlier this year.

[Rank Carcass]

https://www.axisandallies.org/forums/index.php?topic=39612.0

This thread has another guy that was taking requests, may help you out.

[Johnson73]

I will see what I can come up with as far as an Air Traffic Control Tower

-Combat Miniatures

[Cyph3r]

Or hangar?

[Johnson73]

Here is a Hanger and Tower w/building i whipped up.

Ideas?  Suggestions?

Both pieces are no larger then the out of box industrial complex

[Cyph3r]

Awesome! I like them both, but the stand alone hanger better than the hanger attached to the tower. Any chance of combining them?

Thanks souch for your contribution to the community!

[Johnson73]

something like this?

[General 6 Stars]

Sweet ! But need to make the tower look more like WW2 towers. Seems they had more windows and wood or brick impressions on sides of building. Your pic looks to new and smooth. Just saying Chief.

[Cyph3r]

Love it! Perfect!

Being historically accurate is a bonus in my opinion.

Thanks again  :-D