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Does anyone know what the best solution for this is? I'm wanting to make some storage bins for my models similar to the one seen in this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-j2dy4PyHo4), but I'm not sure what to use as an alternative for the material he uses in the bases. The metal inserts that he uses seem to be catered to Fantasy models and movement trays, whereas this is for 40k models with round bases. Furthermore, I wanted something that was more readily available than just one shop that specially makes the material. I also thought about magnetic sheeting glued on the bottom of the bases as seen in this article (http://www.3vwargames.co.uk/magneticbasing.htm) but I've heard that magnetic sheeting doesn't have the best magnetic pull. I also thought about neodymium magnets glued in the bottom of the bases, but I've heard that these can have problems with the magnets ripping off the bases because of how strong the pull is.


Anyone have any suggestions? I don't necessarily need something that I can hold upside down and shake without them falling off; just something that will allow for transport and storage without the fear of them rocking and rolling all over the place.

Neodymium magnets don't only come in "do not place appendages between magnets less than 42" apart" strength. Grade and size are very controllable factors that determine pull strength, beyond the much fiddlier distance factor. A solid glue job and an appropriately sized/strength-ed neodymium magnet will do the trick.

For my Mantic Elves, which are rather weedy and light plastics, 3x1mm N32 were the perfect strength - enough to turn the steel tray over and shake a bit, but not so much that I couldn't remove the model of my choice without damaging it. Upping to chunkier plastic troops calls for an upgrade, either in the form of more or different magnets. One metal HQ got 5 of the N32s, another larger plastic got one 3/16x1/16" N42 - both are equally stable. There's a magnet for every job.

I use neodyme magnets (glued into the base with superglue) on steel sheet and never had an issue with ripping bases.

You should make a basic decision first: Do you want your bases to be magnetic or only your transport box? I prefer the minis, hence neodyme. If not, you can use washers glued in/under the bases and either magnetic foil or magnetic spray paint for the box.