Match compact teams, tournament armies, large mixed forces and oversized collections to a practical A-Case format. Use army size as the first filter, then confirm height, footprint and loaded weight.
A good transport system should protect paintwork, make setup faster and adapt when the army changes. A-Case uses adjustable steel trays and a rigid aluminium frame, so magnetised bases can travel upright without being pressed into pre-cut foam.
Match compact teams, tournament armies, large mixed forces and oversized collections to a practical A-Case format. Use army size as the first filter, then confirm height, footprint and loaded weight.
A skirmish roster can mix ordinary fighters with one-off specialists and unusually tall pieces.
Many similar bases reward regular tray spacing and clear unit grouping.
Capacity comes from efficient tray spacing, but each model still needs enough room to lift out safely.
Large wings, scenic elements and off-centre weight should be measured as individual transport zones.
Army size narrows the search, but it does not replace measuring. A compact elite force may contain very tall models, while a large infantry force can use tray height efficiently.
Compact team - begin with Victory 2.0
Tournament army - compare Messenger and Carrier
Large mixed force - compare Carrier and The Kane
Oversized or split collection - assess The Kane or DuoPack
Confirm every choice against current product dimensions
Foam protects by touching the miniature. A magnetic system holds the base instead. That distinction matters for raised weapons, banners, wings, aerials and other details that are easy to catch when a model is pushed into a slot. Tray height can also be changed between games instead of committing the collection to one fixed layout.
Separate infantry, cavalry, vehicles and tall models before choosing tray spacing.
Leave useful clearance above the tallest part of each group without wasting the whole case.
The magnet should hold the model during a gentle tilt test; add or reposition it if the base slides.
Close, lift and carry the packed case at home before taking it to an event or airport.
Start with the tallest model and the footprint of the full army - not only the model count. The recommendations below are a starting point; exact capacity depends on base size, pose and tray spacing.
Compact format for skirmish forces, selected teams and smaller collections.
Balanced everyday format for events, local games and carefully planned travel.
Hands-free backpack format for mobile players and larger mixed forces.
The largest format for substantial armies, tall models, vehicles and display pieces.
A modular two-case setup for separating forces, accessories or travel loads.
No. Elite armies can be tall and wide, while numerous infantry may pack efficiently. Treat the tier as a shortlist, then verify the actual measurements.
Consider it when you regularly split forces, need a separate travel load, or want accessories isolated from miniatures. Compare the combined loaded weight and handling with one larger format.
Measure the tallest model, group the army by base footprint and decide how much room future additions need. Use the size selector as a starting point, then compare those measurements with the current product specifications.
Baggage limits differ by airline, fare and route and can change. Compare the current external dimensions and loaded weight of your case with your carrier’s rules before every flight; final acceptance remains the airline’s decision.
Measure the army, choose the case format and build a tray layout that can change with your collection.
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