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lare2 wrote: Just to add to this, I use Really Useful Boxes with a sheet of magnetic paper on the bottom. Stick a magnet on your bases and you're good to go. Cheap and very efficient way to transport and store models. Been doing it for years and very rarely have an issue.
My buddy does the same. A Stack of those seems to take up less volume than a foam case and unless you drop them, it's as safe an option for transport.
Not everyone has a magnetized case. Some of us has to make to with a lot of foam pellets, because foam inserts aren't always suitable with some models, especially the large, awkward ones with a lot of thin sticking out bits. I know this because I have a bloody foam case and I still lost bits from my models.
A magnetic carry case costs like 30$ to make, just need a plastic box and a piece of sheetmetal
I don't know how buses look where you live, but when I use my to get to the store in hours where people are there, they are full the brink carrying a case with you would make people hate you. and if the case is bigger then 50x50x50 you have to pay for a ticket for it. Local trains are even worse. And school buses, good luck protecting a case from other people. And if you are too carrying about it, someone which can't be named on the forum, may decide that it is time to try to steal it because clearly there is something important in it.
You could take a private "mini bus" but those are even more tight packed then the regular ones, because they always take more people then they should take. Specialy for the last few years when gas prices went crazy.
theres buses every 5-10 minutes where i live and no need for a case thats 50x50x50 lol, mine is like 20x30x30 and thats when i bring large armies.
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Not everyone has a magnetized case. Some of us has to make to with a lot of foam pellets, because foam inserts aren't always suitable with some models, especially the large, awkward ones with a lot of thin sticking out bits. I know this because I have a bloody foam case and I still lost bits from my models.
A magnetic carry case costs like 30$ to make, just need a plastic box and a piece of sheetmetal
And the magnets to attach to the models.
How much are sturdy magnets for 100+ models?
Also, where do I magnetize an awkward model such as a flyer or ark?
It might be easier for whatever you have, but not all armies are designed equally.
What I have
~4100
~1660
Westwood lives in death!
Peace through power!
A longbeard when it comes to Necrons and WHFB. Grumble Grumble
Not everyone has a magnetized case. Some of us has to make to with a lot of foam pellets, because foam inserts aren't always suitable with some models, especially the large, awkward ones with a lot of thin sticking out bits. I know this because I have a bloody foam case and I still lost bits from my models.
A magnetic carry case costs like 30$ to make, just need a plastic box and a piece of sheetmetal
And the magnets to attach to the models.
How much are sturdy magnets for 100+ models?
Also, where do I magnetize an awkward model such as a flyer or ark?
It might be easier for whatever you have, but not all armies are designed equally.
Just on the magnet price front, you can get a lot for for not much at all. Obviously this is location dependant but it costs very little to magnetise a horde army. I've done it plenty of times in the past. For awkward models, it depends but when you apply a little creativity it always seems to work out.
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Not everyone has a magnetized case. Some of us has to make to with a lot of foam pellets, because foam inserts aren't always suitable with some models, especially the large, awkward ones with a lot of thin sticking out bits. I know this because I have a bloody foam case and I still lost bits from my models.
A magnetic carry case costs like 30$ to make, just need a plastic box and a piece of sheetmetal
And the magnets to attach to the models.
How much are sturdy magnets for 100+ models?
Also, where do I magnetize an awkward model such as a flyer or ark?
It might be easier for whatever you have, but not all armies are designed equally.
13$ for 100 N52 magnets
flyers are as easy to magnetize as anything else, just get bigger magnets (10$ for 50) and put like 5 on the base
I play thousand Sons, CSM, Demons, Drukhari, Eldar, Admech, necrons, SM
How do you attach the magnet to the base, there's a deep recess in it.
Do you stack them?
I have some N52s for loadout swaps, and they are really small.
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What I have
~4100
~1660
Westwood lives in death!
Peace through power!
A longbeard when it comes to Necrons and WHFB. Grumble Grumble
CthuluIsSpy wrote: How do you attach the magnet to the base, there's a deep recess in it. Do you stack them?
litterally just glue them in, only for bigger models do i stack on them on a piece of sprue to get them closer to the metal, small guardsmen-like models are light enough that just having the magnet close is good enough
You can also stack them if you want to, but thats gonna eat through more magnets
I mean, if GW can't be expected to design game pieces that can't be moved from point a to b without breaking unless you build a specialized way to transport them, then they probably can't be expected to write proper rules either
The Void Dragon looks like a bastard to transport without magnetizing. As well as those floaty AoS models, for that matter.
What I have
~4100
~1660
Westwood lives in death!
Peace through power!
A longbeard when it comes to Necrons and WHFB. Grumble Grumble
CthuluIsSpy wrote: How do you attach the magnet to the base, there's a deep recess in it. Do you stack them? I have some N52s for loadout swaps, and they are really small.
I followed this guide to build my magnetic cases, works like a charm for everything from boyz and pox walkers to full metal daemon prince with metal bloodthirster wings, landraiders and Mortarion.
It's so easy and cheap, I felt like a total idiot for ever bothering with foam. The only model I own which can't be transported this way is the gargantuan squiggoth and I own most of the ork and DG range.
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7 Ork facts people always get wrong: Ragnar did not win against Thrakka, but suffered two crushing defeats within a few days of each other. A lasgun is powerful enough to sever an ork's appendage or head in a single, well aimed shot. Orks meks have a better understanding of electrics and mechanics than most Tech Priests. Orks actually do not think that purple makes them harder to see. The joke was made canon by Alex Stewart's Caphias Cain books. Gharkull Blackfang did not even come close to killing the emperor. Orks can be corrupted by chaos, but few of them have any interest in what chaos offers. Orks do not have the power of believe.
I don't see how a microfibre cloth is going to stop the guns on a ark from snapping off though. It will still move and bump into things, wouldn't it, and those things really stick out.
Oddly enough, I never had problems with paint chipping or scratching. It's just something that I haven't noticed.
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What I have
~4100
~1660
Westwood lives in death!
Peace through power!
A longbeard when it comes to Necrons and WHFB. Grumble Grumble
CthuluIsSpy wrote: I don't see how a microfibre cloth is going to stop the guns on a ark from snapping off though. It will still move and bump into things, wouldn't it, and those things really stick out.
Oddly enough, I never had problems with paint chipping or scratching. It's just something that I haven't noticed.
None of my models are moving and bumping into anything.
7 Ork facts people always get wrong: Ragnar did not win against Thrakka, but suffered two crushing defeats within a few days of each other. A lasgun is powerful enough to sever an ork's appendage or head in a single, well aimed shot. Orks meks have a better understanding of electrics and mechanics than most Tech Priests. Orks actually do not think that purple makes them harder to see. The joke was made canon by Alex Stewart's Caphias Cain books. Gharkull Blackfang did not even come close to killing the emperor. Orks can be corrupted by chaos, but few of them have any interest in what chaos offers. Orks do not have the power of believe.
CthuluIsSpy wrote: I don't see how a microfibre cloth is going to stop the guns on a ark from snapping off though. It will still move and bump into things, wouldn't it, and those things really stick out.
Oddly enough, I never had problems with paint chipping or scratching. It's just something that I haven't noticed.
None of my models are moving and bumping into anything.
What do you use to secure them? Because a model that's just wrapped up in cloth is still going to move around in the box and hit the sides, unless you have a specific box of the right size for it that you unpack and repack every time you go to a game.
What I have
~4100
~1660
Westwood lives in death!
Peace through power!
A longbeard when it comes to Necrons and WHFB. Grumble Grumble
CthuluIsSpy wrote: I don't see how a microfibre cloth is going to stop the guns on a ark from snapping off though. It will still move and bump into things, wouldn't it, and those things really stick out.
Oddly enough, I never had problems with paint chipping or scratching. It's just something that I haven't noticed.
None of my models are moving and bumping into anything.
What do you use to secure them? Because a model that's just wrapped up in cloth is still going to move around in the box and hit the sides, unless you have a specific box of the right size for it that you unpack and repack every time you go to a game.
do you actively shake your boxes? Because just the friction between the magnetic sheet and model is enough for it not to move around freely
CthuluIsSpy wrote: I don't see how a microfibre cloth is going to stop the guns on a ark from snapping off though. It will still move and bump into things, wouldn't it, and those things really stick out.
Oddly enough, I never had problems with paint chipping or scratching. It's just something that I haven't noticed.
None of my models are moving and bumping into anything.
What do you use to secure them? Because a model that's just wrapped up in cloth is still going to move around in the box and hit the sides, unless you have a specific box of the right size for it that you unpack and repack every time you go to a game.
do you actively shake your boxes? Because just the friction between the magnetic sheet and model is enough for it not to move around freely
I don't use magnetic sheets, I use packaging peanuts. And I walk to where I need to go, so yes some shaking may be involved. Which doesn't matter in the end, because no amount of packaging is going to save a model that just decides to pop parts off in the display case. Gravity doesn't like Necron models, it seems.
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What I have
~4100
~1660
Westwood lives in death!
Peace through power!
A longbeard when it comes to Necrons and WHFB. Grumble Grumble
I’m amazed how people find safe transport problematic… The oldest and simplest way - hard tool case and a sandwich of cotton wad, cloth, models, cloth, cotton wad, repeat with next layer prevented any chipping or breaking even with metal models during 2nd. Later on, cotton got replaced with those wavy foam sheets, but soft cloth remained to prevent chipping. Modern magnetized solution let you carry any model surrounded by nothing but air, so there is no way of breaking or chipping unless you literally throw the case around.
Btw, that GW focusses on look instead of durability gives a tiny little hint about what their minis are mostly bought for and it aint for gaming.
nou wrote: I’m amazed how people find safe transport problematic… The oldest and simplest way - hard tool case and a sandwich of cotton wad, cloth, models, cloth, cotton wad, repeat with next layer prevented any chipping or breaking even with metal models during 2nd. Later on, cotton got replaced with those wavy foam sheets, but soft cloth remained to prevent chipping. Modern magnetized solution let you carry any model surrounded by nothing but air, so there is no way of breaking or chipping unless you literally throw the case around.
Btw, that GW focusses on look instead of durability gives a tiny little hint about what their minis are mostly bought for and it aint for gaming.
CthuluIsSpy wrote: How do you attach the magnet to the base, there's a deep recess in it.
Do you stack them?
I have some N52s for loadout swaps, and they are really small.
I followed this guide to build my magnetic cases, works like a charm for everything from boyz and pox walkers to full metal daemon prince with metal bloodthirster wings, landraiders and Mortarion.
It's so easy and cheap, I felt like a total idiot for ever bothering with foam. The only model I own which can't be transported this way is the gargantuan squiggoth and I own most of the ork and DG range.
I was not aware that there were such things as rubber magnetic sheets. I had the strange idea that I was going to have to literally get a plate of steel
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What I have
~4100
~1660
Westwood lives in death!
Peace through power!
A longbeard when it comes to Necrons and WHFB. Grumble Grumble
nou wrote: I’m amazed how people find safe transport problematic… The oldest and simplest way - hard tool case and a sandwich of cotton wad, cloth, models, cloth, cotton wad, repeat with next layer prevented any chipping or breaking even with metal models during 2nd. Later on, cotton got replaced with those wavy foam sheets, but soft cloth remained to prevent chipping. Modern magnetized solution let you carry any model surrounded by nothing but air, so there is no way of breaking or chipping unless you literally throw the case around.
Btw, that GW focusses on look instead of durability gives a tiny little hint about what their minis are mostly bought for and it aint for gaming.
CthuluIsSpy wrote: How do you attach the magnet to the base, there's a deep recess in it.
Do you stack them?
I have some N52s for loadout swaps, and they are really small.
I followed this guide to build my magnetic cases, works like a charm for everything from boyz and pox walkers to full metal daemon prince with metal bloodthirster wings, landraiders and Mortarion.
It's so easy and cheap, I felt like a total idiot for ever bothering with foam. The only model I own which can't be transported this way is the gargantuan squiggoth and I own most of the ork and DG range.
I was not aware that there were such things as rubber magnetic sheets. I had the strange idea that I was going to have to literally get a plate of steel
The stuff's great. Been doing it for years and honestly cannot recommend it enough. It's so convenient. I basically put a full list in 1 or 2 of the 9L boxes and I'm good to go. When I get home, it just goes straight on the pile of boxes, ready and waiting for my next game.
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CthuluIsSpy wrote: I had the strange idea that I was going to have to literally get a plate of steel
That's what I did. Cut to shape with tin snips, rivet each corner with a cheap hand riveter. Provides much stronger adhesion for the magnets, and no worries about the adhesive losing strength and peeling off. YMMV.
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nou wrote: I’m amazed how people find safe transport problematic… The oldest and simplest way - hard tool case and a sandwich of cotton wad, cloth, models, cloth, cotton wad, repeat with next layer prevented any chipping or breaking even with metal models during 2nd. Later on, cotton got replaced with those wavy foam sheets, but soft cloth remained to prevent chipping. Modern magnetized solution let you carry any model surrounded by nothing but air, so there is no way of breaking or chipping unless you literally throw the case around.
Btw, that GW focusses on look instead of durability gives a tiny little hint about what their minis are mostly bought for and it aint for gaming.
Not everyone lives in Posen, Cracow or Warsaw. Some people have to drive on a gymbus, mini bus or a local PKS. Try carrying 3 boxs when everyone is going out of school/work to get home, and you want to get to the store. If I was smaller, my models would have been crushed ages ago. Specialy my Lumineth Lords which are 100% plastic.
If you have to kill, then kill in the best manner. If you slaughter, then slaughter in the best manner. Let one of you sharpen his knife so his animal feels no pain.
nou wrote: I’m amazed how people find safe transport problematic… The oldest and simplest way - hard tool case and a sandwich of cotton wad, cloth, models, cloth, cotton wad, repeat with next layer prevented any chipping or breaking even with metal models during 2nd. Later on, cotton got replaced with those wavy foam sheets, but soft cloth remained to prevent chipping. Modern magnetized solution let you carry any model surrounded by nothing but air, so there is no way of breaking or chipping unless you literally throw the case around.
Btw, that GW focusses on look instead of durability gives a tiny little hint about what their minis are mostly bought for and it aint for gaming.
Not everyone lives in Posen, Cracow or Warsaw. Some people have to drive on a gymbus, mini bus or a local PKS. Try carrying 3 boxs when everyone is going out of school/work to get home, and you want to get to the store. If I was smaller, my models would have been crushed ages ago. Specialy my Lumineth Lords which are 100% plastic.
Get one of these, they come with a full volume of raster foam you can customise, I transport my seriously valuable musical instrument on crowded trains in one of these. The price is just one or two boxes of minis, the volume is enough for more than 2000pts and it is lightweight and durable. https://allegro.pl/oferta/aluminiowa-skrzynia-40x30x30-6234667199
nou wrote: I’m amazed how people find safe transport problematic… The oldest and simplest way - hard tool case and a sandwich of cotton wad, cloth, models, cloth, cotton wad, repeat with next layer prevented any chipping or breaking even with metal models during 2nd. Later on, cotton got replaced with those wavy foam sheets, but soft cloth remained to prevent chipping. Modern magnetized solution let you carry any model surrounded by nothing but air, so there is no way of breaking or chipping unless you literally throw the case around.
Btw, that GW focusses on look instead of durability gives a tiny little hint about what their minis are mostly bought for and it aint for gaming.
Not everyone lives in Posen, Cracow or Warsaw. Some people have to drive on a gymbus, mini bus or a local PKS. Try carrying 3 boxs when everyone is going out of school/work to get home, and you want to get to the store. If I was smaller, my models would have been crushed ages ago. Specialy my Lumineth Lords which are 100% plastic.
if you have room for a backpack on the bus, you have room for a carry case
yeah just let me throw out my book for school, throw out my training bag to go to the store. Or try to play on weekend, when all tables are always reserved by the vets who know the store owner for 20+ years.
If you have to kill, then kill in the best manner. If you slaughter, then slaughter in the best manner. Let one of you sharpen his knife so his animal feels no pain.
Karol wrote: yeah just let me throw out my book for school, throw out my training bag to go to the store. Or try to play on weekend, when all tables are always reserved by the vets who know the store owner for 20+ years.
why are you bringing your books and training bag to the store? I'm guessing you're leaving from school? Which means you bring your 40k to school which is the last place i'd want my minis to be
Where else am I suppose to keep the army? At home I don't have a metal locker, only I have access to. I already live on a space smaller then a prison cell. I have to keep my training equipment outside of house, because it doesn't fit.
If you have to kill, then kill in the best manner. If you slaughter, then slaughter in the best manner. Let one of you sharpen his knife so his animal feels no pain.
Karol wrote: Where else am I suppose to keep the army? At home I don't have a metal locker, only I have access to. I already live on a space smaller then a prison cell. I have to keep my training equipment outside of house, because it doesn't fit.
Maybe you really shouldve gotten an ipad like your sister then. if you don't even have room at home to store your army. Especially if school is half as insane as you say it is. I would be scared of someone getting in my locker and smashing up my army if i was you.
CthuluIsSpy wrote: What do you use to secure them? Because a model that's just wrapped up in cloth is still going to move around in the box and hit the sides, unless you have a specific box of the right size for it that you unpack and repack every time you go to a game.
Uh, literally nothing except the magnets underneath? The cloth is just to make sure if anything ever does slide (for example if the box goes flying in your trunk) things don't smash into each other.
Regular walking should absolutely not move a single model unless you are doing cartwheels on your way to the store.
7 Ork facts people always get wrong: Ragnar did not win against Thrakka, but suffered two crushing defeats within a few days of each other. A lasgun is powerful enough to sever an ork's appendage or head in a single, well aimed shot. Orks meks have a better understanding of electrics and mechanics than most Tech Priests. Orks actually do not think that purple makes them harder to see. The joke was made canon by Alex Stewart's Caphias Cain books. Gharkull Blackfang did not even come close to killing the emperor. Orks can be corrupted by chaos, but few of them have any interest in what chaos offers. Orks do not have the power of believe.
~4100
~1660
