Red, Blue, or Green Translucent Bases: Which Size to Pick

Size first, color second

The fastest way to choose between the red 30mm, green 40mm, and blue 50mm translucent bases is to ignore the color until the footprint is settled. A base that is too small leaves the model overhanging; one that is too large changes how the model sits in a unit and how much table space it occupies. Measure or test-fit the model's existing base or feet against the 30mm, 40mm, and 50mm options, then use color to reinforce the effect you want.

The supplied catalog lists these as translucent plastic bases for gaming miniatures, markers, conversions, and display projects. That covers more than one job. A marker may not need the same footprint as a ranked miniature, and a display piece can afford a larger base than a model that has to fit into a tight formation.

A step-by-step size check before you commit

Work through these checks in order. Each one removes a size or color option before you start preparing the base.

1. 1. Confirm the model's required base size: If the model already has a base size specified by its rules or assembly instructions, use that size. The catalog does not supply a size-conversion chart, so do not assume a 30mm model can move to a 40mm base without checking the model's own documentation.
2. 2. Test the footprint against the three diameters: Compare the model's feet, contact points, or existing base against 30mm, 40mm, and 50mm. The red bases are 30mm, the green bases are 40mm, and the blue bases are 50mm. Pick the smallest size that supports the model without overhang if the base is functional; pick a larger size only when the model is meant to be a display or centerpiece piece.
3. 3. Decide whether the color is part of the effect: The catalog describes the translucent color as useful for an elemental effect, scenic treatment, or coordinated collection. Red, green, and blue each read differently on the table. Choose the color that matches the effect or collection, not the one that happens to be in stock.
4. 4. Check the pack count against your project: The red 30mm pack contains 10 bases, the green 40mm pack contains 5, and the blue 50mm pack contains 3. A unit of ten 30mm models and a unit of three 50mm models are very different purchases. Count the models or markers you are basing before ordering.
5. 5. Prepare the base for hobby work: The catalog describes the bases as ready for hobby preparation and customization. It does not supply a specific cleaning, sanding, or gluing procedure, so follow the preparation method you normally use for plastic bases and test on one base before doing a whole pack.

What each size and color is best for

• Red 30mm translucent bases (10 Pack): Best for small miniatures, markers, and conversions that need a 30mm footprint, especially when you want a red elemental or scenic effect. The 10-pack suits a full unit or a set of markers. The trade-off is that 30mm leaves little room for elaborate basing on top of the translucent surface.
• Green 40mm translucent bases (5 Pack): Best for models that sit between the small and large extremes, or for a mid-sized display piece where green supports the effect. The 5-pack is a middle quantity, so it suits a small unit or a few character models. The trade-off is that 40mm is not a universal middle size; confirm the model's required base before assuming it fits.
• Blue 50mm translucent bases (3 Pack): Best for larger miniatures, centerpiece models, and display projects where the base is part of the presentation. The 3-pack matches a small number of large models. The trade-off is that 50mm bases take up more table space and may not fit tight formations.

Catalog evidence for the size decision

• Red 30mm Translucent Bases (10 Pack): Red 30mm translucent plastic bases x10, described as adding a distinctive finish to gaming miniatures, markers, conversions, and display projects. The 10-pack and 30mm size make this the practical choice for a full small-based unit or a set of markers, provided 30mm is the correct footprint.

  

• Blue 50mm Translucent Bases (3 Pack): Blue 50mm translucent plastic bases x3, described for use where the 50mm format is required or where the translucent color is part of an elemental effect, scenic treatment, or coordinated collection. The 3-pack suits a few large models rather than a full unit, so it fits centerpiece and display work better than bulk basing.

  

• Green 40mm Translucent Bases (5 Pack): Green 40mm translucent plastic bases x5, described as ready for hobby preparation and customization. The 5-pack and 40mm size sit between the other two options, which helps when you need a mid-sized base for a small group rather than a full unit.

What the catalog does not decide for you

The supplied records do not include a base-size chart, a compatibility list, or a preparation procedure. They also do not state an age range or safety warnings for these bases. If your project depends on a specific rules-required base size or on a particular glue or paint behavior, check the model's own documentation and test one base first. Treat the absence of that information as a gap to fill with your own test, not as proof that any size will fit any model.

The packaging notice is worth knowing before you order: these bases ship bagged without retail packaging. That does not change how they work, but it matters if you are buying for a gift or storing them before a project.

A quick decision rule

• If the model already specifies a base size: Buy that size. Choose the color from red 30mm, green 40mm, or blue 50mm only after the size is confirmed.
• If you are basing a full small unit or markers: Start with the red 30mm 10-pack, assuming 30mm is the correct footprint.
• If you are basing a few mid-sized models: The green 40mm 5-pack covers a small group without leaving a large surplus.
• If you are building a display or centerpiece: The blue 50mm 3-pack gives the largest footprint and the strongest visual separation from the table.