Re: [FT] ADFC Re: Painting FT models

At 5:43 PM +0100 6/13/01, Tony Francis wrote:
>devans@uneb.edu wrote:
> >
> > ***
> > There is one disadvantage of the metal bases.  They are bigger,
which
> > means ADFC coverage is more difficult.
> > ***
> >
> > Ok, I'm dense, I give up. I looked at the book, am not seeing
something.
> > Please explain the last statement.
>
>I assume he means that because the bases are larger it's difficult to
>get the ships physically close to each other on the table, therefore
>increasing formation spacing.

This is understandable, but its not as big a deal when you've 
happened upon it like I have. I started saving the metal bases for 
the big ships (an Ark Royal on a plastic base just isn't as stable). 
Small warships get the plastic bases.

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