Hex Base Adapters for MechWarrior Click Bases

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I highly recommend reserving these bases for bipedal 'mechs and infantry only. The Hex size for Quads and Vehicles is simply too large for optimal gameplay. I've taken to attaching the unbased 'mechs and vehicle miniatures to 2 1/2 inch wide hexes that are 1/8 inch or 3 mm thick, using N scale with great success in Alpha Strike! A few years ago, Wiz Kids games released a highly popular collectible miniatures game set in the BattleTech Universe. When the game fell out of favor, countless miniatures were left behind. However, BattleTech and Alpha Strike require a hexagonal base for certain rules. These pieces allow you to snap in your Mechwarrior: Dark Age and related figures without altering their bases permanently. Gluing them in place is also an option, if desired. Unfortunately, the Vehicle Base is not suitable, as its pocket is too narrow for standard bases. Printer Settings: Printer: STEAM Engine Rafts: Doesn't Matter Supports: No Resolution: .2 mm Infill: Anything Notes: Ensure a flat bottom by adding a skirt or brim to improve bed adhesion. Design Process: I created this design in Cubify Invent. 3D printing is not the only way to produce these parts; a Laser Cutter with 3/16 inch or 5 mm material can also be effective. The top features a subtle chamfer, making it easier to create molds for mass production.