Fred Johnson the 3rd jr Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Specifically between a Twin Linked Lascannon and a Lascannon + Twin Linked Plasma gun. I want one of the lascannon barrels to be removable so that the plasma guns can go in its place. I've never used magnets before, so not sure on the size, or what tools are needed. I have a normal drill which doesn't seem exact enough for making a depression/whole in the barrel of the lascannon after I cut it in half. Or however it is done. Who has done this, and what is your advice? Thanks in advance! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213581-magnetizing-a-razorback/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myxx Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 I just made my LC/TLPG turret. I haven't magnetized anything, but I did make several other turrets from all the razorback kits I have picked up (2x HB, 1x LC, 1x LC/TLPG and started a HF turret) so that I can just drop the turret into the appropriate Razor hole. I also painted all the Rhino plates to drop into the appropriate spot in case I want Rhinos instead of Razors. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213581-magnetizing-a-razorback/#findComment-2541434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpack Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 as for mags and sizes...there are several sites you can search...I use 1/8th by 1/32 mags for most of my figs...neodym or rare earth mags are the best as they have a strong bond that is collective...i.e. the more mags you stack the stronger the bond...as for drilling...get yerself a pinvise drill...there are several manufacturers with a variety of bit sizes and ferrules for the right job...mounting them is simply done with crazy glue or zap a gap...any of the cyanoacrylate glues really...I haven't magged any of the newer RB kits but I have done the older ones...two things to make sure are 1 don't overdrill...this weakens the joint and 2 make sure you get the magnet polarity right or you have created a monster... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213581-magnetizing-a-razorback/#findComment-2541460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfire Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 they have a strong bond that is collective...i.e. the more mags you stack the stronger the bond Hmm, now that is very interesting. I'm a huge proponent of magnets to keep costs down, but I didn't know that. That would make certain problems less difficult to solve. Thanks for the tip! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213581-magnetizing-a-razorback/#findComment-2541614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slmellon Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 I used some 1/8th rare earth magnets on my termys, hand drilling with a 1/8th drill bit to keep it slow and precise, it was my first time doing anything like it and was easy as pie. I think the biggest issue (visualizing in my head now) would be cutting away one of the lascannons so it still makes for a decent conversions to the TLPGs and isnt destroyed. But if you've solved that it should be cake. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213581-magnetizing-a-razorback/#findComment-2541627 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvtalon Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Specifically between a Twin Linked Lascannon and a Lascannon + Twin Linked Plasma gun. I want one of the lascannon barrels to be removable so that the plasma guns can go in its place. I've never used magnets before, so not sure on the size, or what tools are needed. I have a normal drill which doesn't seem exact enough for making a depression/whole in the barrel of the lascannon after I cut it in half. Or however it is done. Who has done this, and what is your advice? Thanks in advance! I use 1/8'x 1.5mm Earth magnets Maker: Hawk Product description: 12pc Maget Disc 1/8"X 1.5mm You can find these in most stores that sell various sizes of magnets, online or at some hobby stores. You might want to look around. These are very strong very small magnets. I used these magnets on the side hatches of my razorbacks, back ramp, turret mounted weapons. Very useful if you wanna keep stuff in place with out having to glue'm but it does take a bit of work boring out the holes and making sure you get the right placement. Doing the job wrong will ensure you damage the model so be careful. If you live in MN and near St. Paul there is a store named AX-Man You can get a 12pc set for 1.50 real dirt cheap. They might even have a website not sure. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213581-magnetizing-a-razorback/#findComment-2541679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
d@n Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 cut the barrel of the pintle mounted storm bolter and replace it with the barrels from a couple of plasmer guns or pistols.cut one of the las barrels off and you have a plasma laser razor back. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213581-magnetizing-a-razorback/#findComment-2541785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillen Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 You do not have to magnetiz them. Just put them on top. I have done this for 4 or 5 years now. Really longer I never glued preditor turrets down either. You do not have to. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213581-magnetizing-a-razorback/#findComment-2542327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpack Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 non of my armor is glued...I have mags in place for sponsons, turrets and deck plates ...all my Rhino chassis are bare and I have a box full of assembled sponsons, turrets, and various cupola and hatch assemblies...this includes my RBs,preds and LRs...more to pack around but easier to deal with than trying to swap weaps alone Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213581-magnetizing-a-razorback/#findComment-2542474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Johnson the 3rd jr Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 You do not have to magnetiz them. Just put them on top. I have done this for 4 or 5 years now. . Wait. What? Just throw a couple of plasma guns on top of the twin linked lascannon that is already there? That's what you are saying? No offense, but I am asking for interchangeable weapons here, between Twin linked Las and Las + TL Plasma guns. I may be retarded as far as converting goes, but even I don't need to start a thread to ask how to rest one weapon on top of another one. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213581-magnetizing-a-razorback/#findComment-2542864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Johnson the 3rd jr Posted October 22, 2010 Author Share Posted October 22, 2010 Specifically between a Twin Linked Lascannon and a Lascannon + Twin Linked Plasma gun. I want one of the lascannon barrels to be removable so that the plasma guns can go in its place. I've never used magnets before, so not sure on the size, or what tools are needed. I have a normal drill which doesn't seem exact enough for making a depression/whole in the barrel of the lascannon after I cut it in half. Or however it is done. Who has done this, and what is your advice? Thanks in advance! I use 1/8'x 1.5mm Earth magnets Maker: Hawk Product description: 12pc Maget Disc 1/8"X 1.5mm You can find these in most stores that sell various sizes of magnets, online or at some hobby stores. You might want to look around. These are very strong very small magnets. I used these magnets on the side hatches of my razorbacks, back ramp, turret mounted weapons. Very useful if you wanna keep stuff in place with out having to glue'm but it does take a bit of work boring out the holes and making sure you get the right placement. Doing the job wrong will ensure you damage the model so be careful. If you live in MN and near St. Paul there is a store named AX-Man You can get a 12pc set for 1.50 real dirt cheap. They might even have a website not sure. Thank you. Any tips on how to make the holes? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213581-magnetizing-a-razorback/#findComment-2542868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulweih Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 I guess you understood brother Quillen the wrong way brother. Let me try to clear this up quickly: What brother Q. meant, was that the whole Heavy Weapon Sponson(no matter which configuration in detail) goes in the circular hole on top of the roof and fits there just nice without magnetizing. I do that, too. I switch between my options, by simply putting them in there place or taking them off. Simple misunderstanding here I guess. As for the conversion you suggested. Sounds just fine to me. Before you glue the two halves of one of the LC's together, cut off the top/business-end- some of the smaller magnets should fit inside the barrel fine with some help of the knife/scalpel. Some drill with interchangeable bitz is of great help too for more extensive magnetizing. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213581-magnetizing-a-razorback/#findComment-2543364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Johnson the 3rd jr Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 I guess you understood brother Quillen the wrong way brother. Let me try to clear this up quickly:What brother Q. meant, was that the whole Heavy Weapon Sponson(no matter which configuration in detail) goes in the circular hole on top of the roof and fits there just nice without magnetizing. I do that, too. I switch between my options, by simply putting them in there place or taking them off. Simple misunderstanding here I guess. If that's what he meant, I think he forgot to read my question and the rest of this thread. Sure, I could go out and buy another additional pairs of lascannons at quite an expense, and convert them to las/plas-es, leaving my original lascannons alone. Sure I could spend even more and buy additional turrets. But what I asked was some basic advice on how to use a few magnets and work with the weapons/turrets I already have. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213581-magnetizing-a-razorback/#findComment-2543605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverneil Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Start with These: Chop bits of 2 Plasma guns, file flat the two mating sides and glue together, file flat bottom and rear faces. Drill 2mm hole and pop in 2mm magnet (use superglue, careful mind!!) Cut Las cannon down last groove as shown as shown And 2 lower horizontal connections to end up with this.File flat and square all mating faces Drill and glue in magnet as shown. This single magnet will hold the Las cannon barrel no probs. Stick a further magnet in down the horizontal support as shown if desired. (gives a bit more stability for plasma guns) Put a magnet in the barrel connecting face. And you have a TLLC loadout Pop the Plasma Guns on and you have a different load out Closer view Easy peasy. Took me longer to down load pics a write this Tut. Which I've hurried as it's late n I'm pooped. Weapons can be changed in ....'sets timer'....3 secs. I thiught about setting the Plasm guns back a little which would look better, but this set up give you more range :tu: Hope this helps. Any questions, ask here Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/213581-magnetizing-a-razorback/#findComment-2549000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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