tonyb17
Baby's First Wargame
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Post by tonyb17 on Nov 22, 2018 2:19:53 GMT
I’ve been trying to make a design a sterlite stackable container system and was trying to decide what was the best way to make them.
Personally I can’t decide to have a magnets going both ways or not .
I think a magnet sheet and round magnets on the bases are a little over kill . Not sure if I should use small magnets like 6mm or full size base magnets like 30 mm.
There metal options like tin roofing and washers that you can use it avoid both being magnetic.
Anyone with past experience?
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Post by tapecrawler on Nov 22, 2018 4:11:42 GMT
My flames of war stuff is on 12”x18” sheets of galvanized steel I bought at Home Depot/Lowes. I used sheet magnets on the the infantry and artillery bases and super glued small washers under the vehicles. There were these cheap rectangular magnets that I bought at the same big box store that I used under the vehicles. I only had one tank come loose (in four or five years of play) and that was because a friend trying to be helpful set it in between two magnets. It worked great and was pretty inexpensive. So my advice would be to go the easier route of magnets on the minis and the ferrous sheet. That way you don’t have to worry about polarity issues.
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Post by Soul Samurai on Nov 22, 2018 8:25:31 GMT
I magnetise all my models using neodymium magnets (usually a 6mm disc for 30mm bases, 8mm disc for 40mm bases, and 10mm disc for 50mm bases). I always make sure the polarity is the same, though I don't think that really matters. You shouldn't need to use magnets in your carrying case; if you use strong magnets on the minis then simple steel sheets in the case should be enough for the minis to stick to. For normal transport anyway; you don't want these chucked into a coach or airplane baggage hold!
I transport my miniatures mainly using a Tablewar case:
Tablewar sells steel plates that fit in their shelves specifically for transporting magnetised minis. My Tablewar case is not quite as robust as I had hoped it would be, but overall it gets the job done. I am planning to pick up some X-Cases from Active Minds games, which are VERY modular:
Apparently they can be connected in all sorts of ways, and you can attach handles to the top for transport. They also have optional steel plates for magnetised minis.
I have in the past (before I got my hands on the Tablewar case) used steel toolboxes and lockboxes, sometimes fit with additional foam. I also occasionally transport miniatures in steel biscuit tins, but that's out of necessity not preference as it's far from an ideal solution.
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Post by NephMakes on Nov 22, 2018 16:25:25 GMT
Do magnets in the bases ever create problems during gameplay, where they get attracted to other models? That's what I'd be worried about.
I put washers in my bases, held with CA glue and epoxy putty. They make models less prone to tipping over and more enjoyable to handle. They also stick to my magnetized painting handles, since blue-tack never seems to be enough. I use foam for transport, but I can see magnets being an option for tournament trays and whatnot.
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Post by Soul Samurai on Nov 22, 2018 16:45:21 GMT
Do magnets in the bases ever create problems during gameplay, where they get attracted to other models? That's what I'd be worried about. My magnets are right in the center of the base; I don't think I've ever had a problem with magnetic bases sticking to stuff. I do occasionally end up with models that have magnets on top (so stuff like magnetised multijacks) grabbing on to measuring tapes and stuff, but that's a different issue. |
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Post by greytemplar on Nov 24, 2018 23:37:35 GMT
Steel sheets and magnets in the bases are best. That way you don't have to worry about polarity.
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