Ogryn & base sizes - a few quick questions

[Major_Gilbear]

I'm gearing up for a Guard project, and virtually all the figures I'm using are metal. However, as some of them have come to me second-hand, I'm not 100% sure what bases some of them should come with... Specifically, Ogryn.

 

I would therefore be grateful for any help and/or thoughts on the following please:

 

> The old 2E Ogryn came on square bases. Were these 40mm or 50mm square? I know the bases always looked a bit big for the models back then, but the models are still fairly hefty.

 

> The later metal "Cadian" Ogryn came on round bases. Were these 40mm?

 

> The current plastic Ogryn come on 40mm bases I think - correct?

 

> The "Cadian" metal Ogryn are pretty damn beefy, and look a bit squashed on 40mm round bases. Has anybody here tried putting them on 50mm round bases?

 

> If I use 50mm bases for the "Cadian" metal Ogryn, besides occupying a slighter larger footprint, do the bigger bases present any game issues I might be overlooking? I think the 50mm bases look roomier and less tippy. I don't play in tournaments, and I only have 6 of them anyway.

 

Thanks in advance for your help and comments. :)

[WarriorFish]

If I remember right, the old square bases were 50mm but did look a little large for the models. The current ones fit fine on 40mm so the smaller metals will have plenty of room on them.

[Major_Gilbear]

What about the second-generation "Cadian" metal Ogryn? Were they 40mm or 50mm? I think they're about the size of the plastic ones, but I'm not sure.

[Halfpint100]

They were 40mm, personally I think they worked

[WarriorFish]

Yeah, I think they looked fine on 40mm. I wished I got some but the plastics are probably better overall!

[Halfpint100]

I have 3 of the metals somewhere..... You guys know how it is, you know you have them, but where? that is the question

[Major_Gilbear]

Thanks for the help chaps; I'll see how I get on with 40mm rounds. :)

[duz_]

Check my IG WiP I think I've posted pics of my metal ones in there rebased on round 40s they look fine. :D :tu:

[Cadius]

I think if you used a 50mm base it would allow more enemies to have base contact therefore more enemies would be able to attack in close range. I could be reading the rules wrong though.