Base Size Questions

**zippyfusenet** · 05-12-2023 17:32

I have a few questions about WOGS base sizes.

I know there are three base sizes: F = 67 X 43 mm, HF = 67 X 87 mm and B = 80 X 110 mm. I recall that the sizes represent specific wingspans, but don't recall what these are. Please remind me, so I can take proper note this time.

Ares issued the Ju 88 and Do 17 models with B bases. In the unofficial aircraft spreadsheet, I see them listed with HF bases. Custom aircraft cards that (I believe) OldGuy59 created for these planes appear to be B size. Whatever shall I do?

The P-38 Lightning is listed in the unofficial aircraft spreadsheet with an F base. OldGuy59 has created some lovely cards for this airplane, but when I size them to be 67 mm tall, they're 54 mm wide. Sup wid dat? Do I need a custom F base that's 25% wider?

Thanks for enlightenment.

**OldGuy59** · 05-12-2023 18:17

The official release of the Ju.88 was on a Bomber base, but the Do.17 was a Heavy Fighter base, IIRC.

LInk-> base size for models ?

As for the P-38 cards, I could check them for size, but they should be the correct size. Others have printed them, and I haven't heard of sizing porblems.

PS: The P-38 is a twin engined aircraft with a 52' wingspan. So I probably put it on an HF base, not an F base.

**OldGuy59** · 05-13-2023 17:10

I checked my template for the P-38, and it isn't the same size ratio as the images of the official cards.

I'm gonna have to resize them.

**zippyfusenet** · 05-14-2023 13:31

Thanks for your reply Mike, and for the link. Ya right, I checked the Do 17 base, and it's an HF. Sorry to be a pest about the P-38 cards. I'd use them at 125% width, but resized would be even better, F or HF as you please. They say consistency is the bugaboo of small minds, and I'm easily frightened.