Octagonal Miniature Figure Bases (20 to 50mm widths)

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These are an experiment in crafting miniature figure bases that boast open backs, diverging from traditional solid models to yield a result more akin to commercial injection moulded miniature bases. They come in a variety of sizes (distance between opposite flat faces at the bottom of the edges) ranging from 20mm to 50mm, and are available in two distinct forms: straight sided and curved sided, as well as two upper surface finishes - flat and random textured. Furthermore, the smaller sizes have been duplicated with a version that features a slot. ####Printing These miniature bases were specifically designed for FDM printing in PLA. They are intended to be printed with their underside resting on the print bed without any support at all (the upper surface is entirely supported by bridging). The textured surface bases and curved sided bases would greatly benefit from being printed with a small layer height (less than or equal to 0.1mm). #####Update I have added versions of the random texture-topped base that omit the outer upper rim.