Gorsk Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Just a slight variation on the magnet theme... My local hobby shop is overrun by historical mini guys who use flexible magnetic sheets on the bottom of the tray or storage box and metal washers in the bases of the minis. Flexible magnetic sheets on amazon. The benefit is that by spreading the magnetic contact over more surface area, the minis will not slide horizontally while being easier to remove from the tray vertically than if you use rare earth magnets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorks Pokin' Finger Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 I'm reviving this thread to ask a similar question. I have been using a Really Useful Box from IKEA to transport my Ironjawz around, with plastic bags on top to restrict movement since its not magnetized. However, my collection of Ironjawz is growing and I need a new transportation case. I am contemplating getting a bigger RUB and going the magnetized route, but I am also considering grabbing a Sabol Army Transport Case around Black Friday. I've never had qualms with foam, and it would be easier when I have to travel and play How is everyone transporting their Ironjawz these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Tomlin Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Magnetising a Really Useful Box is 100% the way to go nowadays. Quite painful when I think of the money spent on Battlefoam and the like over the years (I have a 720 for sale if anyone is interested ). You can get opaque black ones if you are going on public transport or anything and don't want people to see your toys!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fungrim Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 22 minutes ago, Chris Tomlin said: You can get opaque black ones if you are going on public transport or anything and don't want people to see your toys!! Did not know you could get black ones... it'll match my wardrobe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fungrim Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 P.S I managed to find the perfect gym-bag in Sports Direct (an Everlast one I think..) that fits my fairly sizeable RUB in - ended up using some excess foam to pad it out too (saves me from myself whenever I plonk the thing down and remember it's full of delicate, precious plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Tomlin Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 3 minutes ago, Fungrim said: Did not know you could get black ones... it'll match my wardrobe! Perfect for both the fashion conscious and closeted geek alike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fungrim Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 10 minutes ago, Chris Tomlin said: Perfect for both the fashion conscious and closeted geek alike! *goth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorks Pokin' Finger Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 50 minutes ago, Chris Tomlin said: Magnetising a Really Useful Box is 100% the way to go nowadays. Quite painful when I think of the money spent on Battlefoam and the like over the years (I have a 720 for sale if anyone is interested ). You can get opaque black ones if you are going on public transport or anything and don't want people to see your toys!! What box do you use? I was looking at a 64L since it looks to be the biggest and tallest to store one (or two) mawkrushas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Tomlin Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 22 minutes ago, Gorks Pokin' Finger said: What box do you use? I was looking at a 64L since it looks to be the biggest and tallest to store one (or two) mawkrushas 64l!!! I use 18l - http://www.reallyusefulproducts.co.uk/uk/html/onlineshop/rub/b18_0litre.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuneBrush Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 I backed the A+Case on Kickstarter which I used to transport the majority of my army to Blackout. It was only a handful of tall units I couldn't get in there that ended up on a baking sheet in a KR case. Will probably look at RUB at some point in the future but likely attach (using a crinkle cut nail) a carry handle onto the top I did see somebody has started selling MDF inserts for RUB which allows you to stack more models into one box... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperKick Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 3 hours ago, Fungrim said: P.S I managed to find the perfect gym-bag in Sports Direct (an Everlast one I think..) that fits my fairly sizeable RUB in - ended up using some excess foam to pad it out too (saves me from myself whenever I plonk the thing down and remember it's full of delicate, precious plastic. Any chance you have a link for the bag? I'm looking to get one for an 18L RUB atm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fungrim Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 9 minutes ago, SuperKick said: Any chance you have a link for the bag? I'm looking to get one for an 18L RUB atm. I *think* it's this one - http://www.sportsdirect.com/everlast-holdall-700273?colcode=70027390&src=google&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqd7agqix1gIVh7_tCh37SQJ_EAQYASABEgKANfD_BwE Slightly different colour though so hard to tell. I just went into a Sports Direct armed with the dimensions on a bit of paper, and went rummaging through their bags. Check the RUB dimensions before buying, the bag has its dimensions on that link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperKick Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Thanks! @Fungrim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Tomlin Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Seems like everyone loves a good RUB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fungrim Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 28 minutes ago, SuperKick said: Thanks! @Fungrim No problem! Happy hunting. 25 minutes ago, Chris Tomlin said: Seems like everyone loves a good RUB! Who doesn't?! I'm still pretty sure your podcast is called Taking Back Sunday, but there you go. The power of the acronym.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Tomlin Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 10 minutes ago, Fungrim said: Who doesn't?! I'm still pretty sure your podcast is called Taking Back Sunday, but there you go. The power of the acronym.... Ha! I just wanna break you down so badly after that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fungrim Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 20 minutes ago, Chris Tomlin said: Ha! I just wanna break you down so badly after that! Liar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperial Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 I using this case and trays last 6 month and all was good.https://goodork.ru/pictures/product/big/29349_big.jpghttps://goodork.ru/pictures/product/big/29301_big.jpg In case now: 1 Maw-krusha 2 Megaboss 3 Chanter 2x 4 Shaman 5 Brutes 15x 6 Adrboys 20x 7 Gore-gruntas 9x Trays: 1 305*394*100mm 1 305*394*50mm 1 305*394*30mm Can upload photo and give links for pages with cases later (dont know will it be right to publish a link to page to russian site here, so i give link to photos) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimTeef Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Check this out lads, this is what I've started to use, having got in on the early release program for it: https://www.facebook.com/CrystalFortressDisplays/ They look great and are meant to be magnetized, and double as a display system on top of a carrying cases system. When you are done playing, just sit them up on a shelf and you have a great model display - ready to go for your next game at a moments notice! For a smaller model army like Ironjawz the system would work great, and cases can be constructed that would allow for our largest models, like the Maw. here's an example: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banglesprout Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Hey guys! I'm currently painting the first few units of my Ironjawz, however I've been an absolute rebel and turned the bases upside down, the plan being to fill them with water effect to make them look all swampy. So I have no Convenient Cavity™ in which to hide magnets Any thoughts on how to get around this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimTeef Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 2 hours ago, Banglesprout said: So I have no Convenient Cavity™ in which to hide magnets Any thoughts on how to get around this? I can only think that you would have to drill into the underside of the bases and superglue some magnets in there. Or you can get some thin sheet magnet and cut them to the diameter of your bases and then they would attach to a metal surface. The sheet magnet dont seem to be as strong as other magnet types, though, so it would likely only work on infantry-sized plastic minis, and not the bigger and heavier ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuneBrush Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 13 hours ago, Banglesprout said: Hey guys! I'm currently painting the first few units of my Ironjawz, however I've been an absolute rebel and turned the bases upside down, the plan being to fill them with water effect to make them look all swampy. So I have no Convenient Cavity™ in which to hide magnets Any thoughts on how to get around this? I'd be tempted to pick up some different bases. You could get some "Hollow Blank Bases" (Wayland). Or some of the round edged ones (Element) (these bases aren't specific to those companies - just were quick for me to link ). Failing that as @GrimTeef says, you'll need to drill a hole and flush fit the magnets from the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Tomlin Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 1 hour ago, RuneBrush said: you'll need to drill a hole and flush fit the magnets from the bottom. This will probably be your go to option I would think. The other option is to use self adhesive magnetic sheeting cut to size and stuck on the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheriff Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 I'm using the GW big foamy 'ard' carry case for storing my precious goblins, and will use for transporting too in the future. Any tips for using the box with foam layers? Wouldn't want to damage my precious precious goblins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banglesprout Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Thank for your suggestions @GrimTeef, @RuneBrush, @Chris Tomlin I was hoping I could avoid some rebasing work but sounds like taking the lads off their bases and drilling holes to fit the magnets might be the best bet. Any advice on what magnets to go for? I had a look here http://elementgames.co.uk/paints-hobby-and-scenery/magnets GW bases look roughly 1.5mm thick to me so I'm thinking the 1mm thick magnets will be best (I'd rather too thin, with a gap to fill, than too thick). Is one 3mm magnet enough, or do you guys tend to use a few, or one larger one? Thanks for the help! Oh and yes @Chris Tomlin an article on this stuff would be great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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