Kings of War A Veteran Wargamer's Newbie Guide
Zoid’s Adaptable Basing System™
Here are the sizes for the ZABS™ movement trays*:
Standard Infantry
Troop Close Order Tray 100mm x 40mm external, 94mm x 34mm internal (2mm top layer) – 3mm border.
Regiment Close Order Tray 100mm x 80mm external, 94mm x 68mm internal (2mm top layer) – 6mm border on longest side, 3mm border on short side.
Horde Close Order Tray 200mm x 80mm external, 188mm x 68mm internal (2mm top layer) – 6mm border.
Legion Close Order Tray 200mm x 120mm external, 188mm x 102mm (2mm top layer) – 9mm border longest side, 6mm border on the short side.
Cavalry/Heavy Infantry
Troop Close Order Tray 125mm x 50mm external, 119mm x 44mm internal (2mm top layer) – 3mm border.
Regiment Close Order Tray 125mm x 100mm external, 119mm x 88mm internal (2mm top layer) – 6mm border on longest side, 3mm border on short side.
Horde Close Order Tray 250mm x 100mm external, 238mm x 88mm internal (2mm top layer) – 6mm border.
Legion Close Order Tray 250mm x 150mm external, 238mm x 132mm (2mm top layer) – 9mm border longest side, 6mm border on the short side.
Large Infantry
Troop Close Order Tray 120mm x 40mm external, 114mm x 34mm internal (2mm top layer) – 3mm border.
Regiment Close Order Tray 120mm x 80mm external, 114mm x 68mm internal (2mm top layer) -6mm border longest side, 3mm border shortest side.
Monstrous Infantry
Troop Close Order Tray 150mm x 50mm external, 144mm x 44mm internal (2mm top layer) – 3mm border.
Regiment Close Order Tray 150mm x 100mm external, 144mm x 88mm internal (2mm top layer) – 6mm border longest side, 3mm border shortest side.
The internal dimensions of the Troop size tray are the ones you need for the bases you’ll actually put the miniatures on. So they are:
Infantry – 94mm x 34mm
Heavy Infantry/Cavalry – 119mm x 44mm
Large Infantry – 114mm x 34mm
Monstrous Infantry – 144mm x 44mm
I use a 2mm top layer so these bases are 2mm thick for me. You have the option of a 3mm top layer and can then use 3mm base thickness if you prefer, just amend the specifications accordingly.
You can find Warbases at https://warbases.co.uk/ Use the contact form https://warbases.co.uk/contact/ or email [email protected] to send a custom order. State clearly the number and sizes of bases and movement trays required (copy/paste from the details given above). You can reference this article or my original order reference which was Invoice # 5638.
* Not a real Trade Mark.

