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Post by nicolas on Oct 4, 2022 15:27:26 GMT
Hello, I use magnet for transporting my figures.
How do you put magnet for terrains and scenic items and in particular for 60mm round scenic bases ?
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Post by Admin on Oct 4, 2022 16:14:07 GMT
Hello, I use magnet for transporting my figures. How do you put magnet for terrains and scenic items and in particular for 60mm round scenic bases ?
Hi Nicolas! Our terrain pieces are solid resin, so all you need to do is to find a drill bit of the same size of the magnet you want to use. Next drill some holes in the bottom of the resin piece where you want to put the magnets, depending on the size of the item and how strong (and large) your magnet is you may need several. I would suggest at least 3 for the 60mm round bases if you use the small 3mm magnets that are often used for plastic miniatures... for metal figures I use 6mm ones (2mm thick) and if you have those maybe 2 are enough... Last step is to fill the hole almost entirely with a bi-component putty like green stuff or an epoxi glue. Push the magnet in the hole forcing the glue or putty to overflow until the magnet is aligned to the bottom of the scenic item. The closer you put it the more force it will create as magnetic field strength decrease very rapidly with distance. If you use green stuff once it has cured you can easily cut away any excess, with more rigid epoxy like milliput or some glue do not wait until it is fully cured or it will be very hard to clean. In any case, you can always use some sand paper and just sand it all down until it is aligned flat with the bottom of the piece. Hope this helps! Cheers,
Claudio
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Post by nicolas on Oct 4, 2022 22:49:15 GMT
Hi Nicolas! Our terrain pieces are solid resin, so all you need to do is to find a drill bit of the same size of the magnet you want to use. Next drill some holes in the bottom of the resin piece where you want to put the magnets, depending on the size of the item and how strong (and large) your magnet is you may need several. I would suggest at least 3 for the 60mm round bases if you use the small 3mm magnets that are often used for plastic miniatures... for metal figures I use 6mm ones (2mm thick) and if you have those maybe 2 are enough... Last step is to fill the hole almost entirely with a bi-component putty like green stuff or an epoxi glue. Push the magnet in the hole forcing the glue or putty to overflow until the magnet is aligned to the bottom of the scenic item. The closer you put it the more force it will create as magnetic field strength decrease very rapidly with distance. If you use green stuff once it has cured you can easily cut away any excess, with more rigid epoxy like milliput or some glue do not wait until it is fully cured or it will be very hard to clean. In any case, you can always use some sand paper and just sand it all down until it is aligned flat with the bottom of the piece. For my figure with a base of 25 mm, i have Round Magnetic Sheet, i will make test this week. For my decors other than 60 mm scenic items , I initially considered 20mm square magnets. This would suit all but the bunker. I am studying the possibility of passing them all in neodymium magnet. For my 12 scenic items (round of 60 mm), i will use neodymium magnet.
Claudio, I thanks you, for the help.  |
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Post by nicolas on Aug 20, 2023 22:46:26 GMT
For my figure with a base of 25 mm, i have Round Magnetic Sheet, i will make test this week. For my decors other than 60 mm scenic items , I initially considered 20mm square magnets. This would suit all but the bunker. I am studying the possibility of passing them all in neodymium magnet. For my 12 scenic items (round of 60 mm), i will use neodymium magnet.
Claudio, I thanks you, for the help. After several tests, I use : - For my figure with a base of 25 mm, I use Round Magnetic Sheet. I just put the magnet below the plastic base. - For my scenic items (round of 60 mm), I use Round Magnetic Sheet. I just put the magnet below the plastic base. |
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