Posting this here to see who would be interested. Nothing wrong with cross forum promotion?
BG Foster on IGMB has designed a display stand, primarily for Imperial Guard, that could easily be used by most armies, and possibly game systems provided they're using 25mm round bases.
Original IGMB thread: http://www.commissar.proboards.com/thread/18198/platoon-display-stand
Product assembled:
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Product in pieces:
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There is also a wall-mount version:
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Foster is currently waiting on a wuote from a Laser cutter.
I personally compare it to the old GW Paintstation that was made of wood, which iirc retailed for ~£25. With that in mind, and knowing this display stand is 2ft wide, I'd assume it would be around £40.
I'm not sure if he is going with the wall mounted version as well, but I'm sure if he got interest in it beyond just me, that he would. I'd assume the wall mount display to be around £30-35 as it would use slightly less wood.
What do you guys think?
That is certainly a pretty good design. However, the slot of the edges showing certainly doesn't look all that good. I'd want to cover then up. :P
I could probably make most parts of it in an afternoon with a 25mm flat bit (or maybe 26mm so the models definitely fit :P) and a band saw/circular saw. It may give me the encouragement I need to build my own CNC router/laser cutter though.
I think the 'desk mount' stand needs to be a bit steeper though. It just isn't an efficient use of space as it is. I suppose you can then argue that you may as well wall mount it if it gets much steeper.
Having extra space for chimeras or conscripts would be good. Interchangeable shelves perhaps?
Are those bigger slots Dreadnought bases or Terminator/Crisis bases?
They look to be 60mm (Dread/HW Team)
Good news guys! I have been on the phone to the laser cutting company and I can happily announce I will be able to retail these at £35. On top of that they have also confirmed they are able to produce them in acrylic.
They are 60mm bases although 40mm bases and others are all in the works.
Hey Foster, cool to see you signed up here as well :)
£35 sounds perfectly reasonable for the product. I assume the acrylic would be more though?
I figured I should drop by and keep you all updated.
I'm waiting for confirmation on the cost of the acrylic version though I hope it wont be too much more if it is at all.
Acrylic and MDF are pretty similar in cost from what I remember.
The only problem with acrylic over MDF/ABS is that it scratches like there's no tomorrow. Even a display stand may suffer from it.
I think you'd be best to get the generic sides for the units but produce several different shelves - so a 3 Infantry squad one, 2 infantry and a command squad, same with space for commissars/advisers etc. The HW shelf may be best having 6 on given that you usually have them in squads of 3. :)
I've been thinking guys and I'd like to give the stand some extra support and fixings but it would put the cost up by £5 so £40. Would people accept this or would you prefer to keep it a it is?
Are you planning on providing options for shelves, or just as per the design? For anyone other than imperial guard I'd think it'd be better to replace 2/3 of the 60mm shelves with 40mm shelves.
Quote from: BG Foster on May 28, 2014, 04:18:02 PM
I've been thinking guys and I'd like to give the stand some extra support and fixings but it would put the cost up by £5 so £40. Would people accept this or would you prefer to keep it a it is?
I personally think it just needs a dowel between the bottom back corners.
There will be various shelving options available. I'm willing to take input and ideas on this.
Narric, I'm planning aluminium rods to hold it all together and to allow of joining multiple shelves together.
Will you be doing a Fantasy variant?
Quote from: BG Foster on May 28, 2014, 05:49:09 PM
Narric, I'm planning aluminium rods to hold it all together and to allow of joining multiple shelves together.
Sounds cool ^_^ Is the wall-shelf variant going through as well, or are you doing the display stand first then wants thats started and on sale proper, onto the wall-shelf?
Quote from: Narric on May 28, 2014, 07:14:42 PM
Will you be doing a Fantasy variant?
Yes I'm hoping to.
Quote from: Narric on May 28, 2014, 07:14:42 PM
Quote from: BG Foster on May 28, 2014, 05:49:09 PM
Narric, I'm planning aluminium rods to hold it all together and to allow of joining multiple shelves together.
Sounds cool ^_^ Is the wall-shelf variant going through as well, or are you doing the display stand first then wants thats started and on sale proper, onto the wall-shelf?
I think it might have to be a stretch goal on the kickstarter but it will be there.
Ladies and Gentlemen the kickstarter has been submitted and is awaiting approval.
Wath Wargames kickstarter is now live! - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/561179656/wath-wargames-army-display-stands
Have you considered posting to more forums? Like Dakka Dakaa?
Already did. Feel free to spread it around though. I also have a facebook page for it.
Posted onto Dakka Dakka :P
http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/598238.page
Y'know, you can say no to me posting your work all over the place XD
No, I don't mind you promoting it.
Quick reminder of the kick starter and a photo of the prototype.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/561179656/wath-wargames-army-display-stands
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Feel free to make a pledge.
The Detolf stand has now been added to the KS as reward but in MDF only.