Magnets in models

[dongilles]

Hello all,

I noticed that a lot of people are use magnets. because I still need to build that big units like the black coach and vargheist I was thinking this maybe an option for me but I have some questions:

What are the benifits of using magnets over glue?
Can they be used in combination with a moveingtray?
Can I use these magnets with all models?
Is it expensive?
And where can I get them? ( I live in the Netherlands)

thanks

 

[untitled_musketeer]

Magnets are brilliant if you want to field different weapon options on your miniatures for different battles. Whereas in the past this would mean you might have to buy more than one model, you can now use the one model for all variants. Magnets are also great if you want to transport your model. A few well placed magnets in the base will hold it to a metal plate and keep it from moving about.

You can use them with all types of miniature (resin, plastic, metal), however you may find limitations on the miniature itself. Whilst you can get pretty small magnets, sometimes the minis won't actually allow you to put them on given the size of certain parts.

The magnets used are rare earth magnets and depending on where you get them from, they can be pretty expensive. However, the opportunities they can allow make them worth the cost in my eyes. As for where you get them from, you could really do with a supplier in the Netherlands to make life easy for you. The best thing I can suggest is to google them in the Netherlands. If you still have difficulty I'll see if I can find some alternative suppliers in mainland Europe.

I hope this helps,

u_m

 

[dongilles]

Thanks for the fast reply

I found this on Ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3x2mm-Magnets-Pin-Vice-3x-3mm-Drill-Bits-Airfix-Warhammer-40k-Scale-Models-/400594868556

The size of the magnets is 3x2mm is this the right size for VC units?

 

[Theerteen]

The size depends on what you are planninng to do. For example I magnetized my ME, the cage on the spirit swarm on 4 points, with 2 5x2 mm and 2 3x1mm, the banshees on the cage with 3x1mm per banshee.
If you understand a bit german (what isn't so unusual for the Netherlanders I know ) you might find a good deal here, benefit is that you can select your package from different sizes of magnets. Alternatively as you said eBay, or even Amazon.



They are a bit hard to see here, but they are on the 4 contact points of ghosts and cage

 

[untitled_musketeer]

Thanks for the fast reply

I found this on Ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3x2mm-Magnets-Pin-Vice-3x-3mm-Drill-Bits-Airfix-Warhammer-40k-Scale-Models-/400594868556

The size of the magnets is 3x2mm is this the right size for VC units?

2mm is a good size to use. You could easily use that!

 

[themuchertheme]

another tip for magnets is for storage. you can magnetize a miniature to break-down and fit into smaller spaces. ex. terrorgheist. experiment with them if you want, be careful if you choose to drill into models