Magnets question

[DreamIsCollapsing]

Hello,

 

I would like some advice on my glimpse of a true Slaanesh Heldrake. 

 

Here it is : 

 

 

 

 

For obvious reason of transport, i would like to magnet this model as much as possible.

 

Right now i got : 

- Base with the tail

- Heldrake body

- The two wings

- The serpentine body on top. 

 

Question is : What magnets should I use. I need some with enought power to : 

- Hold an Heldrake wings

- Hold the serpentine body to the heldrake body (it's resin, weight about 20g)

- Hold the serpentine body + the Heldrake body + the two wings to the tail (is it possible ?)

 

Ty for your answer :)

[Grotsmasha]

Magnets get stronger attraction the deeper they are, so consider multiple smaller dimension magnets verses large surface area connection. Another thing to consider with long magnets is recess the join within the model, so that the magnets also act as a pin whilst the model is assembled.

 

Something like a pair of THESE would do you for each the Torso and Wings, maybe a pair of THESE for the Tail.

 

Cheers,

Jono

[Stoic Raptor]

Also, if you're looking for a stronger join, go for stronger magnets.  N52 if you can get them.

[Major_Gilbear]

I would suggest the same as Grotsmasha; use long magnets and locator pins. The joint strength would come from the pins (as miniature magnets are not great at magnetic shear force), but the magnets would hold the joint closed for the pins.

 

If you don't have room for a magnet and a pin, you could consider a square rather than round magnet, and use putty to make a close-fitting socket to prevent it from spinning.

 

Also, whilst N52 magnets are stronger, they are often a lot more expensive. It's therefore worth looking to see if a differently-proportioned magnet might have a better pull, and if you can fit it in. Sites like e-Magnets show you the pull strength of each magnet which is very helpful in this regard.