Cold Fire Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Hey I am in the UK and I have a Mk IV FW Dread that I am about to start painting. I would like to magnetise the arms so that if at a later date I decide on different weapons I can go that way. I am also looking at starting to magnetise my sergeants and captains etc, for the same reasons as above. I am trying to find out the best size of magnets to get and if there is a recommended seller, be it a store or on eBay, that I can purchase them from. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dswanick Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I've found 1/16"X1/32" discs are useful for magnetizing small bits, such as at a wrist to hold a weapon to an arm. I mostly use 1/8"X1/16", though, because I usually magnetize whole arms at the shoulder joint. The 1/8" discs are also good for a variety of vehicle magnetizing jobs. I haven't yet found a need for 3/16" or larger sizes. Personally I get my magnets direct from http://www.kjmagnetics.com/, but as you're in the UK you probably can find a less expensive local source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Fire Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 Thanks for the response. I have found some on Ebay but not sure on sizes. What size magnets are used for marine arms and Dreads. I take it they are different sizes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dswanick Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Again, it depends. I leave the molded arm peg on my Dreadnoughts and just add one 1/8" magnet next to the arm peg to keep the weapon positioned correctly. I suspect others completely replace the peg with a larger magnet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Fire Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 Oh right I wasn't sure if I was going to have to replace the peg or not. What about for marines do you use a smaller magnet for their arms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Scipio Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 At least here in germany there a magnet discs that are the exact size of the Space Marine arm end, when you cut the hand. You can also think about rings: http://www.magnet-shop.net/images/product_images/info_images/82_0.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Fire Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 Well I have settled on some from an ebay seller. Can't wait to start using them now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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