Dogs of War

Started on a project to get bases and movement trays magnetised. So far I have a cavalry movement tray and the 10x2 xbow movement tray magnetised. The next step will be to go buy some more metal sheeting and mangets as well. Having seen how much of a convenience it is to take this extra step for an army, I think its well worth investing the time to do it. It will also speed up the game itself since your troops won't be falling over if you accidentally bump the unit and removing casualties will be simple as well.

This is also a good idea for those looking to up their painting scores at tournaments as conversions factor into that score as well, and magnetising an army contributes to the overall look of it.

I would highly recommend that for horde-style armies (eg skaven, orcs/gobbos, vampire counts)

here are some pics of one of my Xbow units fully magnetized







Gravity? pfft

Eventually I'll get around to magentizing every unit in the army - its definitely worth it, especially for those difficult to rank up units

Updated.

Looking to magnetize your fantasy army for easier storage and transportation, and to not have them tipping over while you move them? Then look no further than Magcraft! They have rare earth magnets of all shapes and sizes for a good price. Their shipping is fast and cheap too!

Cool, rare earth magnets would be good for the heavier metal models.

Another source for inexpensive magnets is K&J Magnetics. I was able to pick up 200 of the ZD1's for only $10.00.

http://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=ZD1

Small enough to fit under the base, not too much pull... not too little, and the price was just right for my wallet. A trip to Home Depot and I found some 5"x7" flat pieces of flashing. I'm still rummaging through ideas for a border... thinking of some wooden edging strips, maybe.

(06-25-2009 04:12 AM)Seafarer Wrote: [ -> ]Another source for inexpensive magnets is K&J Magnetics. I was able to pick up 200 of the ZD1's for only $10.00.

http://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=ZD1

Small enough to fit under the base, not too much pull... not too little, and the price was just right for my wallet. A trip to Home Depot and I found some 5"x7" flat pieces of flashing. I'm still rummaging through ideas for a border... thinking of some wooden edging strips, maybe.

Thanks seafarer i was looking for a link for magnets thanks