Those 80mm bases do look nice but i'm concerned that they will take up too much space on the field. I will probably go with the recommended 50mm disc and just have a single mounted and maybe a foot figure with it. For my Cav units I have gone for 70mm x 60mm (3 figures), as you say the charging hors...
Will look forward to what you do for WSS as Im just embarking on a project for that and will be making some markers. Just need to get BLB2 to see what types will be needed.
I fully agree that lumps of plastic or card detract from the game. You spend so long painting up your figures and terrain then put unsightly markers everywhere.
They really are beauties, I especially like the royal crest on the holsters.
Can I ask, why 80mm base size ? I thought that was just for generals and Brigadiers were on 50mm disc. Or is it just a case of whats more pleasing to the eye ?