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Okay I don't own a drill and have no idea where to buy magnet, but when I eventually buy my supremacy armor from FW I plan to magnetize the back for the new weapons coming out. I've never done this before so I would like to know how to do it and what kind of magnets I'm going to need. I've never used a drill in my life either and I would like something cheap that will work reliably over anything too fancy or expensive since I'm just starting out.

The arm weapons come pre-drilled for magnets but the backs don't.

Rule #1 is surface contact; magnets work much better (stronger and more reliable) if they are in direct contact with each other.

You will want rare earth magnets (neodymium) and there is a strength rating system (N40 etc.). I can never remember which way the ratings go, but you can look it up online.

Never hit magnets; shock loading can cause them to lose their field.

Be very careful of pinch points; large rare earth magnets can be very difficult to separate. Also be very careful they can't be swallowed by kids or pets; they will tear through intestinal linings and perforated bowels are no joke (and neither is this warning, deadly serious).

I normally use a pin vice for magnetising infantry, but for this job you're going to need bigger magnets I think. A Dremel type drill would be good; to be honest the few times I have done larger holes I have ended up using my hand drill on its slowest setting to allow control. Just make sure your model is well restrained so it can't spin or slip.

So I've magnetized a few of these. For the guns (and most of it, really), you'll want these magnets.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/100pcs-small-Craft-Hobbies-magnet-Rare-earth-NdFeB-Disc-1-4-dia-x-1-10-thick-/271713195492?hash=item3f435e55e4:g:gS4AAOxycmBS3zCy

You drill into the curve of the gun that attaches to the gun mount on the main body. Then into the mount itself. One of those magnets in each gun and mount is more than enough, the guns are on a railing system that locks them in to place.

You'll use those for the preslotted magnet mounts in the arms, as well.

Thanks. Any suggestions for which drumel drill to get will any suffice? Like I said I'm a newbie to this.