Magnetised bases for transport

[Anggul]

Hello all,

I've seen that a lot of people are putting magnets in the bases of their models and putting metal sheets in their transport cases. This seems like a far better way than trying to use foam, Tyranids (and Dark Eldar) just have too many bits sticking out and too many oddly shaped and sized models for other methods.

My question is what size magnets do people use for each base size to get them to stay? Also if you use multiple smaller ones for the larger bases like Trygons and Tyrannocytes, how many and which size? Better yet, links would be fantastic. I'm in the UK if that makes a difference.

Thanks much

[rehkal]

I don't use magnets in the bases, I use magnetic sheeting in the bottom of the foam trays. I put washers under the models themselves, more surface area to hold them down is better. The small bases I use washers about the same size as the base itself. The larger models and levels I use larger washers. I can actually hold the trays upside down and nothing will fall off.

You can also reference the following thread.
thetyranidhive.proboards.com/thread/46075/coredump-creates-carry-case

[Anggul]

Ah I see. Awesome, cheers.

[coredump]

I just bought (second hand) a really large case, with really large 'cells' in the foam. And most of my warriors *still* won't fit.

[Hyrrokin]

I just use the big GW one. The warriors takes 2 spaces but fits well. gaunts, Rippers and genestealers have separat topawer(cant spell that).
On the warriors it should be noted that I put the foam on top, upside down to cuhsion the warrior from the lid. I can take a picture if there's interest.

Been able to fit 39 Warrior sized and 6 monsters im not looking for other solutions. I have found that the foam, always should be pressed lightly (from the lid) it hold the models and their spikes stay in place.

[liberame]

Gale force nine sells magnetic bases, its like a resin base but a floppy magnet, you can drill through it and pin your models, no idea how well sand and stuff stick to the top