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Terradon Magnetic Problem

Discussion in 'Painting and Converting' started by Deathfrisbee2000, Sep 23, 2010.

  1. Deathfrisbee2000
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    Deathfrisbee2000 New Member

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    Ok, so to make the transporting of my terradons easier, I put earth magnets on the top of the flying base, and a magnet inside the belly of the terradon. Here's the problem, it's so heavy it wants to tip over backwards and even the strong magnet won't hold it. I know I need to somehow even the weight out, but I'm not sure how. Help!

    --DF2K
     
    Deathfrisbee2000, Sep 23, 2010
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  2. strewart
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    Really? The terradon is heavy enough to make the magnets not hold? That surprises me. Are the magnets flat against each other and touching?

    If so, I wouldn't bother with a counter-weight. The whole model will be balanced, but still very fragile. Any kind of bump and it will tip either forwards or backwards. You either need a stronger (bigger) magnet, or to try something else. Another good detachable transporting method is to use a fairly long pin and not glue it, so you can slot it into place as you need and take it out easily.
     
    strewart, Sep 23, 2010
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  3. WorkbenchManiac
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    I agree with Strewart. I would not bother with the magnets either, to be honest. Sounds like more work than it is worth.

    For my Gyrocopters I faced a similar problem, so I used spring steel rods. I use 2mm rods, the meter costs about 0,80€ (should be about 1$). A piece of that rod with a length of about 4 inches will not bend unless you REALLY work for it.

    The rod fits right into the hole for the flying base´s pin, and if it is not glued in place the base will be removable. And while the clear pins tend to break on a regular basis just at their tips, the rod will remain solid.

    Greetz, the Maniac
     
    WorkbenchManiac, Sep 23, 2010
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  4. Arli
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    I use .5 inch acrylic rods (available at Hobbytown in the states). I then cut them to the length that I want. Once that is done, I mount a small pin in the existing hole in the terradon. I then drill out a matching hole in the center of the acrylic rod. They still tip over fairly easily, but it is a much stronger base than the thin plastic piece that they come with.

    Here are the stands (side view). The one on the left is a plasticard base that I am working on. 2010-09-23035338.jpg

    Next up is one of the terradons with the pin (actually a brad nail from a nail gun) inserted into the hole and secured with GS.
    2010-09-23035400.jpg

    Here two of the terradons are inserted into the stands.
    2010-09-23035430.jpg

    Here are the same two terradons laying on their side so you can see the stands more clearly.
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  5. lordofwar
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    yep teradons are ANOYING!!! :walkingdead: i like evil
     
    lordofwar, Sep 30, 2010
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  6. Xul
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