{"id":114,"date":"2013-04-02T00:04:47","date_gmt":"2013-04-02T00:04:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tabletop.magigames.org\/?p=114"},"modified":"2013-06-20T18:29:34","modified_gmt":"2013-06-20T18:29:34","slug":"gzg-full-thrust-intro-fleet-double-part-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/tabletop.magigames.org\/?p=114","title":{"rendered":"GZG Full Thrust Intro Fleet Double &#8211; Part 5"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/tabletop.magigames.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/case.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-109\" alt=\"case\" src=\"http:\/\/tabletop.magigames.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/case.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Spaceship minis really need to be stored with the base attached. I put hours into cleaning, assembling and painting these miniatures, I want to make sure they stay safe in storage and transport. I&#8217;ve used camera cases like this one in the past to store microphones. I bet it would be great for miniatures, too. Dedicated miniature cases can be very expensive. This case is $34.99 on Amazon.com. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001HJTK5Y\/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001HJTK5Y\/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00<\/a>\u00a0 There are many other sizes, also.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/tabletop.magigames.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/case_open.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-108\" alt=\"case_open\" src=\"http:\/\/tabletop.magigames.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/case_open.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The inside of the case. It has some dividers I won&#8217;t use, a set of keys to lock it, and a shoulder strap. There are 3 layers of foam, a thin top and bottom layer, and a thick middle layer that is perforated for easy cutting.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/tabletop.magigames.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/measuring.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-113\" alt=\"measuring\" src=\"http:\/\/tabletop.magigames.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/measuring.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve removed the top layer of foam. I put it back before I close the case and put them away. The middle layer of foam is perforated, so it&#8217;s easy to cut along the perforations with a butter knife. I would not suggest using a sharper knife, because then you might cut the foam instead of the perforations. I measured the space I needed for each ship. In this case it was a 3&#215;4 rectangle.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/tabletop.magigames.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/cut_fit.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-110\" alt=\"cut_fit\" src=\"http:\/\/tabletop.magigames.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/cut_fit.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It fits. If you accidentally cut too much, glue it back with wood or elmers glue.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/tabletop.magigames.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/cuts_with_supports.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-111\" alt=\"cuts_with_supports\" src=\"http:\/\/tabletop.magigames.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/cuts_with_supports.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I cut all the spaces for the ESU fleet. In some cases, I put a chuck of foam back for the front or back of the ship to rest on, but still allow the base to go all the way down. You can use wood glue to hold them in, or just friction.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/tabletop.magigames.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/finished.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-112\" title=\"Starship mini storage\" alt=\"Starship mini storage\" src=\"http:\/\/tabletop.magigames.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/finished.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the whole ESU Intro Fleet<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/tabletop.magigames.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/both_fleets.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-107\" alt=\"both_fleets\" src=\"http:\/\/tabletop.magigames.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/both_fleets.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"629\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s both Intro Fleets. As you can see, there&#8217;s still plenty of room for more ships.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spaceship minis really need to be stored with the base attached. I put hours into cleaning, assembling and painting these miniatures, I want to make sure they stay safe in storage and transport. I&#8217;ve used camera cases like this one in the past to store microphones. I bet it would be great for miniatures, too. 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