Bases By Bill

10/20/2026

Just finished this 1/48 Modelcollect Fw 1000 Fast Bomber. Nice detail and nice fits with a couple small head-scratchers. New Ware canopy mask was wonderful. No pitot or antenna so I added them. Several small decals used from a Fw 190 set otherwise paint masks for the insignia. Vallejo paints and lots of Tamiya tape.

09/23/2026

We have 3 sets of prototype bases and 2 kits now available in our Clearance section.

Discover discounted one-off items from Bill, Christian, and Wes, including unbuilt kits from their personal collections, prototype bases, and odd-sized bases. Every piece is unique, every listing is limited to one, and once sold, it will not be restocked.

08/30/2026

We've been asked to create a special award for the upcoming Stateline SAMCON show. This will use an artifact from the B-17E Desert Rat. Entering a B-17 model makes you eligible to win. We are very excited to work on this award. Details for the show are at Stateline Area Modelers https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047782933885193/

08/03/2026

The Bases by Bill team will be attending the 2026 IPMS National Convention in Fort Wayne, IN this week. We are not vending. However, if you have questions, ideas for bases or want to discuss awards, look us up - we will be available the whole week - probably in the vendor rooms!

06/27/2026

Have a vision for displaying your model? Bases By Bill can help make that a reality. We helped Kreston Peckham display his two 1/ 72 scale Mustangs over that iconic battlefield, Iwo Jima. Pre-made or custom, there’s always something new at Bases by Bill. Basesbybill.com

06/22/2026

Bases by Bill introduces a new airfield display base with a round base holder. Available in 2 sizes, 4 attractive stain colors and in 1:72 and 1:48.

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05/24/2026

Asking for feedback on this prototype base holder design. Wisconsin Cherry with machined relief for our range of display bases to pop right in. Considering offering for dioramas without the pop-in base - maybe a styrofoam insert to get you started? Sizes yet to be determined.

04/04/2026

Christian experimented with camera exposure after listening to Jeremy Moore on the MGP ep 119 talk about scale model photography. At first glance the top photo is dark, but when you enlarge, you'll see details missing in the bottom photo.

03/27/2026

Our own Bill Wedeward in FineScale Modeler

03/23/2026

I just finished this Tamiya 1/48 RAAF Beaufighter. To the nice, simple kit I added resin engines and cowlings, PE, Quickboost exhausts, Master gun barrel and resin/PE rockets. Christian again made some painting masks. Vallejo paints, Dulcote, sprayed on oil filter then some pigments. Went real well till the end when I pulled off the tape from the canopies. Smultz of some sort got inside both of them and my fix wasn't great. Can't win them all!