Here are some bases that I made. I raised the edges up so the edges of the strips blended in:
Now an update on the Engine of the Frogs. I am getting close on this one. I need to add one more ankle fetter, possibly more supporting logs, ropes (to tie down the platform onto the beast) and (of all things) toenails. Oh yes, and I want to add a skink shaman 'floating' above the front of the platform. Note that the rings will be cast individually so they can be positioned any crazy way you want. The rings were made as individual pieces. It took some doing to get perfectly round hoops that would fit tightly inside each other.
It's taking so long because of work pressure, work for the IEEE, teaching (adjunct at SNHU) and casting projects for my lovely spouse and others. I hope to clear away some of these extra projects soon!
Please let me know what you think of the Engine. Thanks!