I created some simplified models for the tanks, so that they would be easier to build at such a small size. These test models were printed on a sheet of yellow paper; for the final models I would print the bases on green paper and the models on red or blue paper. At this reduced scale, this saves ink that would be lost at tiny details anyway.
Here are a couple of shots with three different types of tokens and figures that I have tried to produce to play these large battles. In the front, some top-down bases pasted on corrugated cardboard. Then there is the family of abstract tokens I devised with different profiles for each unit type (infantry, vehicles, mechs, flying units, command units and so on) and the new models in the back.
To be honest, although the mini tanks and individual soldiers look cool (to me at least) the top-down tokens are the most readable at a distance -- and at the same time they are the easiest to produce. On the other hand, I have to admit that my abstract tokens are the worse option among them...
3 comments:
The new standup ones certainly look the best, and don't look that much harder to produce than the top-down counters.
Hi Kaptain Kobold, thanks for your comment. I agree, they really are not so much harder to make.
I like the new ones. I am wanting to do some 6mm gaming, so would love to see a tut on how you did them.
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