Magnetizing a Predator Turret

[Dr_Ruminahui]

Anybody here magnetized a predator turret to accept both the twin-lascannon and the predator autocannon?  Wondering what the best way of doing it is.

[Doom Herald]

I haven't done it personally, but from looking at the assembly guide, I would probably do it by magnetizing the top and bottom pieces of the turret to each other. That way, I could open the whole thing up and swap in and out the weapon. The protruding part of the weapons that go inside the turret look like they should hold in place when the whole thing is sealed. If not, you could put magnets inside the turret then embed magnets where the protruding portion was. The first method would need less magnets, but the second would make for a simpler swap.

 

 

Edit:

Here's a youtube video of someone magnetizing the options using bolts in part. I never would have thought of that.

Edited October 10, 2020 by Doom Herald

[Cheex]

I've done it on all three of my Predators. It wasn't hard, and helps that the weapons are mounted in the turret in such a way that they can pivot up and down, so you can just reuse those holes for the magnets.

 

 

I used 3mm x 1mm magnets, if that helps.

Edited October 10, 2020 by Cheex

[Dr_Ruminahui]

That looks really nice.

 

How much problem do you have with barrel droop?  I know that's a common problem even without magnetizing them, and I would think it would be even worse with magnets.

[Cheex]

Ah yep, forgot about that. I solved that problem with a thin strip of plasticard under the weapon that limits how far downwards the weapon can point.

 

[Dr_Ruminahui]

I ended up taking your advice, Cheex, and have now magnetized my turret.

 

 

Think I may need to thicken my strip on plasticard - my barrels aren't drooping now, but they may with time.

 

Thanks for the help, everyone.

 

If anyone is interested, you can see the completed (but unpainted) project here: http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/346143-the-judgment-on-kadeth-dr-ruminahuis-emperors-children/?p=5615994

Edited October 12, 2020 by Dr_Ruminahui

[MaliGn]

I like the way you've added trim round the turret.