Columns are a Hazard: The first time during each attack a model is pushed into base contact with a hazard it gains fatigue.
One of the dislikes about these pillars (Columns) is that they are hollow with a hollow top (they are also very hard to cut through if you decide to model some damage ones). One of the first things I did was to cut some squares out of left over plasticard (from my train hobby) and glue them to the tops.
Next thing I wanted to do was to find a base that I could mount them too. I could have left them as is, but one, I wanted a little more stability and two, I wanted to have an even base so when a model gets pushed into a Column, the distance is equal around. So I elected to mount them on a round base. I had some left over 50mm Privateer Press bases, and since the Privateer Press bases are lipped, I needed an insert for them so that it would be easier to glue the Column. Luckily I still had some Bolt Action bases boxed up that I could use.
Before starting on this project, I knew exactly what I had wanted to use for my Columns. Years and years ago I helped my middle son with a volcano school project. Since at that time I had worked on a lot of Warhammer Fantasy terrain, I had the tools to help him with his project. Instead of just a basic volcano, we modeled ours after Mount Vesuvius near Pompeii, so of course we had to have some columns in the area.
These are the same Columns I was planning on using for Arena Rex and they are called “Wilton 5in Grecian Pillars”. They can be purchased at your local Michael’s store (as of this writing, they are out of stock online, but your local Michael’s may still have some) for only $5.99, you can always find a coupon for 30-50% off to same even more. When I purchased mine, I had a 40% off coupon so the package came to just under $4 with tax. The pillars also come in 3in and 7in sizes, but I thought 7in would be a little to tall.
One of the dislikes about these pillars (Columns) is that they are hollow with a hollow top (they are also very hard to cut through if you decide to model some damage ones). One of the first things I did was to cut some squares out of left over plasticard (from my train hobby) and glue them to the tops.
Hollow top Column
Hollow top covered with plasticard
Insert for Privateer Base
Column glued to circular base
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