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Have any of you ever tried magnetizing guardsmen arms? My brother successfully did this with space marines, but they are a decent amount bigger. I know guardsmen are very small, and I don't have a lot of magnetization experience so not sure if it will work at all.

I am mainly looking to magnetize the sargeants' arms, who can choose between las and bolt pistols as well as between standard CCW and power swords.

Thanks for any thoughts.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/545717/5939601.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/545717/5939601.page GMT SM release).

I think 1/16" is the smallest they make and they are advertised for being ideal for arms and small weapons. I can't imagine they come much smaller than 1/16" so that would be a logical start.

Otherwise just drill into the spot of the arm and torso where you would normally glue them together. Ensure the drilled holes are deep enough to achieve a flush connection between magnets. And, as always, check, re-check and triple check your polarities before gluing ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/545717/5939718.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/545717/5939718.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/545717/5939967.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/545717/5939967.page GMT 1/16 ~ 1.5mm magnets should be ok for the hands, if you can fit something bigger into the arm, like a 2mm x 2mm magnet.

To get an idea, have a look at what I did magnetizing the new plastic kit wraithguard weapons.
Just like the guardsmen, the Eldar wraiths are also slimmer than Space Marines.
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Or if you can...pick up another model?
I don't know how expensive or how many we are talking, so magnetizing might be worth the work.

Personally, I find magging the whole arm a lot easier than just the weapon....more area to work with, and not as easy to lose.

best of luck!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/545717/5942503.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/545717/5942503.page GMT