I recently bought a whole load of painted figures for use with my Zaphorogian Cossacks: there was a complete Muscovite army, large numbers of Transylvanians, and a smattering of Ottomans as well.

The only problem was that they were all based for the miniatures’ parent rule system By Fire and Sword: so although I wouldn’t have any problems adapting the units to FK&P/Eastern Front version, it did mean that I would be moving figures on lots of bases around the field rather than my usual large element bases.

I did think about re-basing, but the bases that the figures came on were far too well done to be casually destroyed…and re-basing figures is always a tedious and sometimes risky business. I needed another solution.

Step forward Warbases: that excellent company from north of the border who specialise in bases of all sorts. They already supply the custom bases I use for IABSM infantry squads, the larger bases I use for TTS deep units, and the standard movement trays I use for my Vikings, so I investigated what they could do.

I wanted movement trays of two different types (one for foot, one for horse) but with a narrower lip than usual so they wouldn’t end up being too prominent on the battlefield.

One quick e-mail to Warbases describing what I wanted and they were happy to provide. Okay so I had to stick the extra thin lip on myself, but that was hardly a hardship!

Here are the results: multi-based infantry, horse and artillery units now beautifully and conveniently trayed-up and ready for the tabletop. Once again: well done Warbases!