jmp_mydog Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 I've been working on a set of modular magnetic bases for the Arcanists. The set consists of a 40-50mm swapable bases for Corophyee and 30-40mm for the Steampunk Archnids. You can read the details on how I created them here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pious Van Dorn Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Nice idea - i was expecting something on how to magnetise bases for transport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmp_mydog Posted June 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Nope, Although the magnets are strong enough to stick to a ferrous material. The idea is that the models are mounted to the modular components, and thus easily swapable between bases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Jet Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Nope, Although the magnets are strong enough to stick to a ferrous material. The idea is that the models are mounted to the modular components, and thus easily swapable between bases. This would make things Soooo much easier for my army! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakoMike Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 I'm looking forward to seeing more in this thread. I have used a lot of magnetic bases for transport, but seldom for magnetizing the model to the base. The weight of the model always seemed to be the biggest obstacle. The best solution I had was a ferrous pin (okay, just a paperclip) on the mini, and a hole in the base leading to a rare earth magnet. The magnet had enough pull to the pin to lift the base when the model was lifted. (It was a Yarrick model made to be interchangeable between a regular round base and the Fortress of Arrogance, or whatever his tank is called.) Btw, those bases are hot to death. Who makes those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratty Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 I think he's casting them himself, I recognise bits of them from elsewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmp_mydog Posted June 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 I think he's casting them himself, I recognise bits of them from elsewhere Yes, built the base using spare parts, and then made a temporary mold to pour the resin in. Previous attempts at just glueing the magnet in place resulted in it coming out after a period of time. They were inspired by the bases you built but simplified so the magnets could be cast into the resin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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