How do you magnetize a movement tray?

Take the flexible magnet sheets and use the movement trays to mark the outlines and cut them out with scissors. If you get good with movement tray Tetris you can get a lot of trays cut out of a single sheet. Peel off the backing and stick it to the movement tray bottom.

How deep are Warhammer bases?

I find GW bases are around 2.5mm deep on the underside and N42 magnets are strong enough to pull themselves off superglue (not the model off the magnet but more the magnet off the base). So for a flush fit you’ll want to put a little bit of greenstuff underneath.

How thick is a GW base?

the 28 and 32 mm bases are 3 mm, and the larger ones I have here are an 80 mm and 65 mm which are both coming out to 4 mm on my husky micrometer.

How high are GW bases?

3 or 4 mm. the 28 and 32 mm bases are 3 mm, and the larger ones I have here are an 80 mm and 65 mm which are both coming out to 4 mm on my husky micrometer.

What bases do magnets use?

Neodymium magnets, also known as “rare earth magnets” are 18 times as strong as Ferromagnets of a similar shape. In small shapes and big numbers, they stay cheap and do exactly what we need. For the remainder of this post, I’ll stick to neodymium magnets and magnetic strips.

What is the best glue to use on magnets?

epoxy glue
The best types of glue for magnets on metal include two-part epoxy glue, gorilla glue, super and crazy glue, as well as liquid nails and any kind of silicone adhesive. Remember,hot glue can damage most types of magnets.

Why do you need steel movement trays for miniatures?

This combination creates a unit that is securely anchored to a unit tray yet allows easy removal of the figures when needed. It also allows you to leave your units mounted for transport to and from events. For more information on the steel movement trays, Mag bases, or how to order, go to the navigation bar above.

Which is the best movement system for miniatures?

Shogun Miniatures has the best and most reasonably priced movement systems for mounting formed units on the wargame table. The system consists of steel unit trays to hold the units and magnet bases to mount your figures. This combination creates a unit that is securely anchored to a unit tray yet allows easy removal of the figures when needed.

Why do you need MDF movement trays for gamng?

MDF Movement Trays are a great way to deploy your remimental troops on the gamng table. Easy to assemble and use, you can also detail your trays with same scenics as you do your miniature’s bases. At it’s simplest, MDF Movement Trays eliminate the need to march troops across the table one at a time.

What makes a maglfex movement tray so durable?

– Rare Earth Magnet technology lets each magnetized miniature ‘click’ into place onto the tray (see Maglfex or Magnetic Trays for more details). Each miniture can easily be added/removed to simulate casualties or healed units. – Easily assembled, just glue and go. – Durable, hard wearing, can handle the knocks of any gaming session.