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Magnetized Movement Trays

Discussion in 'Painting and Converting' started by Deathfrisbee2000, Sep 10, 2010.

  1. Deathfrisbee2000
    Kroxigor

    Deathfrisbee2000 New Member

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    I'm almost done assembling my 16 saurus warriors. I'm cruising through thinking ranking these guys is a breeze until I get to the guy who's gonna sit behind my leader on a cold one. Then it got complicated.

    However, that's not the issue.

    I've read about how a lot of people use magnetized movement trays. I'm hoping there's a simpler way than putting a rare earth magnet on the tray under each warrior. Can anyone enlighten me?

    --DF2K
     
    Deathfrisbee2000, Sep 10, 2010
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  2. Ilnar3
    Chameleon Skink

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    sure,
    fridge seal magnets work well.
    as do fridge door magnets
    you end up using a piece of sheet metal as your movement tray though
     
    Ilnar3, Sep 10, 2010
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  3. dax1
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    dax1, Sep 14, 2010
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  4. Arli
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    You could take some thick plasticard. Cut that to the size of your unit. Then go up to a craft/hobby store (i.e. Michaels, hobby lobby, Jo-annes here in the States) and buy a magnetic sheet that is adhesive. Place that magnetic sheet on the plasticard. Once that is done, buy another sheet (or individual squares -perfect for small bases) and use green stuff and super glue to put that on the bottom of your models. I used the individual squares (1 pack had 40 squares) on some skinks and saurus. It took maybe 45 minutes to put the squares on there and I have only had one come off. These magnets are not strong enough to hold the heavier models on upside down or anything, but they will keep them models from moving.
     
    Arli, Sep 14, 2010
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