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I am a big fan of magnetising Vehicles, I do not however feel that it is worth magnetising individual models IMHO. Here are some of my Magnetisation experiments and experiences. I will create an article on this, many thanks to all of you who have saved me hundreds of pounds by sending and selling individual parts and components.

here it is:- My Dreads and Rhino's/ Whirlwinds/Razorbacks/Predators/ (you get the idea) Magnetising is a great idea if you have a limited budget but want to make the most of your Models! I bought 8mm x1.6mm Rare earth disc magnets off e-bay (30 in total for £7 + postage). http://shop.ebay.co.uk/picksoft/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

AOBR Dreads are cheap off Ebay, so if you magnetise you can buy a load of new arms and then simply magnetise them it is very easy. Chop off the "pegs" and file it down to a smooth flush finish. Use a good super glue and glue on your 1st magnet, then glue your 2nd magnet to the inside arm.
NOTE always check the magnets are orientated correctly or they will repel each other and your arm won't attract to the body, you must carry the same convention through all your arms and your other dreads or they won't work either!

With some extra arms you will get these kind of options, they are both AOBR Dreads converted with Magnets easy 1-2-3.

This is a really simple and cheap magnetisation and makes a good 1st project for a budding Magnet modeller!

The next level is to consider a Rhino, you can cheaply buy a crappy old rhino and strip it. If you buy new, you can still convert it. I build my Rhino's and glue a Square of Plasticard under the turret ring. Once dried I glue a Magnet in the centre. I can then buy Razorback turrets, Whirlwind launchers etc off Ebay or bit stores and glue a Magnet under the turret and viola, a Rhino Razorback/Whirlwind that can be changed in 5 seconds.





A more advanced magnetisation, is to do the inside doors of a Rhino so you can swap them for Predator Sponsons, and the sponsons themselves this allows you to change a Rhino to a Razorback to a Predator. As per the following Photo's just be aware of the Polarity of the magnets.






So now i have 4 x Rhino's that i can change around at a whim? Change their weapons loadouts and their battlefield role. I am attempting to magnetise my Landspeeders so i can typhoon them, or add assualt cannons as secondary weapons etc. I am always happy to help anyone with any magnet modelling queries, half the time the problem just needs a fresh set of eyes, just PM me. I must also thank many people on lots of sites and forums for all their advice on using magnets, i have tried to bring all the advice together so that others can benefit and can make a foray into the world of magnetisation.

Good luck with your projects and let me know if you discover anything cool!

I noticed that you place your magnets on the outside of your door openings on the rhinos. Personally I place them on the inside of the Rhino with a corresponding magnet on the door. You can also us mini-magnets on the inside of the front so that you can magnetize a dozier blade to the front. I'll have to start taking pics of the Rhino I am working on. I'm also putting headlights and searchlight in mine.

Good work on the Dreads Mwnciboo, but I think you would have enjoyed using smaller Rare Earth Magnets over the ones you used. I've magnetized my Leman Russ Demolisher, an Armoured Sentinel, and my Valkyrie using 1/8"X1/16" Magnets, and I've found they work extremely well for their size. I imagine you could magnetize almost any weapon option, and if you have a small enough magnet, you could magnetize things like smoke launchers, searchlights, and dozer blades.
Good stuff,
Granesh

I agree with both your points. I am trying to keep it simple and reliable, I will eventually start on the smaller Magnets but at the moment I am quite happy not having magnetised HK and Stormbolters and Smoke Launchers. Having the Magnets on the outside of the door opening is not a major problem because they are covered by the outerdoor (also magnetised) so it's not a problem.

Nice,

What size magnets have you used?

It's at the top of the 1st post