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Hi guys,

I'm looking to place an order from K&J magnetics http://www.kjmagnetics.com/products.asp?cat=10. Shipping to Japan is expensive, so I'd like to order a variety of the most relevant magnets used in our hobby. I don't really know which sizes are too small and which are too big. Specifically, my current project is a tyranid army, so I'll need magnets for 3 Tervigons/Tyrannofex, 2 Hive Tyrants, 2 Carnifexs, and 2 Trygons. Does anyone have experience with these kits. I'd appreciate recommendations for specific products listed on the site I linked.

Thanks a bunch!

3/16" is about the diameter of a space marine's arm slot on the torso, to give you an idea of scale. 1/16" is usually thick enough, but if you want more stability on larger models go with 3/32" thickness.

1/4" would be quite large and likely noticeable on models, especially organic pieces.

I use 3/16"x 1/16" http://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=D301-N52 for most everything that I magnetize, as the thin profile means that I can usually get away with not having to drill out holes for them.

Since you are living in Japan, you might want to check out Ebay, a lot of different sellers on there, and I've seen a few that are out of China, so the shipping shouldn't be as bad.

Also, I found this a long time ago, and it might help you on the sizes you need for your figures.

http://www.miniwargaming.com/magnet-guide#Space%20Marines

It lists all the different armies for 40K.

 Aerethan wrote:
1/4" would be quite large and likely noticeable on models, especially organic pieces.

For the models he mentioned, all Tyranid monstrous creatures, I reckon 1/4" is a good size. Anything much smaller and you'll find the arms might want to rotate (they shouldn't fall off, but they may droop).

For anything smaller than a monstrous creature, like a Tyranid Warrior, Space Marines, etc etc, go with a smaller magnet. Personally I bought mine from an ebay shop and they were so cheap I just bought a ton of different sizes.

I second the Ebay idea. I got magnets there for about 1/10th the price.

Remember, magnets come in different "strength" values. The higher the number, the stronger and more expensive the magnet.

For my tyranid MC"s I use 1/4" diameter 1/16" thick magnets.

N42's work fine, but if you have a metal tyrant n52 is a bit better.

For warrior and tyrant guard arms, I use 1/8x 1/16" n52.

best of luck

Thanks everyone, just what I needed.