Todosi Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Hello all! I finished my Magnetized Predator in record time and am now painting it. Here are some photos of the pre paint stage. The sponsons and main weapons are swappable and the cupola can be swapped out for a Storm Bolter. The back hatch is hinged so I can store the unused sponsons and main weapon when playing or transporting the model. I used mostly D21 magnets from K J Magnetics. Autocannon with Lascannon Sponsons http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/Todosi/Miniatures/Raptors/MagnetizedPredator.jpg Lascannon with Heavy Bolter Sponsons http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/Todosi/Miniatures/Raptors/MagnetizedPredator2.jpg Two D21's on each weapon and two inside the turret http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/Todosi/Miniatures/Raptors/MagnetizedPredator3.jpg A small piece of sheet steel and a D41 for the Sponsons http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/Todosi/Miniatures/Raptors/MagnetizedPredator4.jpg A few pieces of plasticard make a rotating turret that doesn't fall off all the time. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/Todosi/Miniatures/Raptors/MagnetizedPredator5.jpg A D21 secures the ramp so I can store unused weapons in the crew compartment. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/Todosi/Miniatures/Raptors/MagnetizedPredator6.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreadmad Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 very nice XD thanks 4 the link im going to have to try that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longscope Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 I take it you aren't going to be painting the inside of the pred for showing? if you are, you might need a better way of securing it than that bulky rear hatch addition. It's not a bad idea. But if you're showing it off, it's a bit... in-elegant. I've got a tutorial on my deviant art page on magnetizing a Land Raider. You might find something you like for a more elegant solution. Land Raider Magnets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminatorinhell Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 what is good for termie and tactical arms, somthing really strong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todosi Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 longscope: Nope not planning on painting the inside. The only reason I made the back door open was for storage of the other weapons. Terminator: The D21 from KJ magnetics should suit your purposes just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longscope Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 longscope: Nope not planning on painting the inside. The only reason I made the back door open was for storage of the other weapons. In that case, you're in sweet shape. That setup should hold till the universe collapses in on itself :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeshmoe Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 @ Todosi...thanks for pics and link. I will try it out. Thank You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyRhino Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Now that spare weapon storage idea is flat brilliant. I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Thorn Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Ooo, you used magnets on both parts of the gun? its easier (and no possible missalignment problems) if you just use a bit of steel wire, such as a bit of paperclip, seiled a little under the surface of the part. You also get twice as many magnets to play with than before. Edit: *Cough* only just noticed the bit of sheet steel used on the sponsons, now i feel condecending. Oh well, the above post is still usefull for those that read this and hadn't thought of it before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todosi Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 No worries Thorn! I did actually magnetize the main weapons with a magnet to magnet joint. I find they have a lot more strength than a magnet to metal joint. The sponsons don't have any torque on them so I used the steel sheet as a base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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