Magnetize Your Minis! Painting Handles, Transportation, Storage, and Beyond! :-)

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  • I Magnetize almost all of my minis, and it increases the ease and efficiency of the way that I hobby. Putting the right neodymium magnet or piece of steel under the base makes the mini easy to hold while painting, and it's useful for storage and transportation too. It's also convenient for movement trays. You can even stick your minis to your refrigerator! I go over the design of comfy magnetic painting handles in this vid. Also, I briefly mention magnetizing joints in this video, but this is a more niche application. I magnetize ALL of my bases :-)
    I've been wanting to make this vid for a while! Two of the earliest vids on this channel were about magnetic painting handles and magnetic storage boxes.
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Komentáře • 721

  • @RedGeist
    @RedGeist Před rokem +238

    You inadvertently made one of the best magnetizing wargaming figures tutorial in one of your yellow Chaos painting videos. The idea of securing magnets to a base with the help of green stuff has been a lifechanger. Now, whenever I have leftover putty after sculpting, I dip into my glass display cabinets, and secure the older magnets on my figures better with a ring of putty. Thanks for the great content!

    • @GoobertownHobbies
      @GoobertownHobbies  Před rokem +25

      Nice! That's a great way to never waste putty hehehe

    • @RedGeist
      @RedGeist Před rokem +6

      @@GoobertownHobbies at Adepticon, remind me to walk you through how magnets can be used to make a Warhammer army airplane-safe

    • @MarquisDeSang
      @MarquisDeSang Před rokem +8

      Fucking magnets! How do they work?

    • @brianhall4182
      @brianhall4182 Před rokem +1

      I never thought of that. Usually I just use leftover putty by making random pieces of basing debris.

  • @August222
    @August222 Před rokem +147

    That Brent has a Harvard degree comes as no surprise. Your videos are dynamic, relevant, and wicked smart.

    • @GoobertownHobbies
      @GoobertownHobbies  Před rokem +72

      I took a few night classes there through their extension school... I think the Qdoba rewards card probably says more about me :-)

    • @wellywanderer
      @wellywanderer Před rokem +19

      Wicked Smaaaaaaaht!

    • @JacopoSkydweller
      @JacopoSkydweller Před rokem +2

      @@wellywanderer There it is.

    • @nicholashurst780
      @nicholashurst780 Před rokem +2

      I secretly suspect that he and miniminuteman (history-tuber who went to college in Boston) are actually the same person

    • @nicolaspace1182
      @nicolaspace1182 Před rokem +2

      I used to think that a Harvard degree guaranteed someone was smart, until I was proven wrong a few times, but it usually does indicate they have self discipline and a good work ethic and are knowledgeable, and many are indeed wicked smart, but a few at least, are definitely not what anyone should be calling smart (unless they are even less intelligent themselves) but that doesn’t mean they aren’t knowledgeable or hard working. Goobertown is smart, hard working, and a great content creator!

  • @jaredeuga8824
    @jaredeuga8824 Před rokem +25

    Quick tip for those who want to cut their own sheet steel but have never done so be careful with the edges or wear gloves. Cutting sheet metal, especially steel, with snips like that can leave really sharp and jagged edges that will easily go through skin running over them with a file quickly can remove those burred edges. I can't count the number of times at work a tiny slip on an edge has caused me to release red dummy indicator fluid.

  • @BlackMagicCraftOfficial
    @BlackMagicCraftOfficial Před rokem +46

    I’ve been looking for something like that for a while. Glad to now know what to search for. Strike plates!

    • @GoobertownHobbies
      @GoobertownHobbies  Před rokem +7

      Ahhh, that's the ticket, laddie!

    • @Thanos88888
      @Thanos88888 Před rokem +3

      Dimes, nickels, quarters, loonies, and toonies are all viable options too. Just stay away from that American play money.

  • @Mekhami
    @Mekhami Před rokem +111

    For 3d printed resin bases, it's actually quite easy to punch a magnet hole in the base. In lychee or chitubox, the hollowing feature can put holes in miniatures for drain holes; upsize that hole to the width and depth of your magnet, and it works like a charm. It only takes a couple seconds to punch the hole in the base, so my entire build plate can be done in 30 seconds.

    • @GoobertownHobbies
      @GoobertownHobbies  Před rokem +21

      good call! this totally makes sense, I'll give it a try someday. :-)

    • @tomm6863
      @tomm6863 Před rokem +1

      @@GoobertownHobbies Magnetic Paper/Film, some glue (the adhesive on the paper isn't very strong), and a scissors/hobby knife to cut the magnet paper to size also works pretty well (and works for regular bases too, but not nearly as strong as neodymium magnets, so metal models on regular or resin bases doesn't really work).

    • @Jathom
      @Jathom Před rokem

      @@tomm6863 I have a 1 inch circluar punch for doing exactly that. Works great for most person and smaller size resin models and holds well to steel plate.

    • @matthewbull3688
      @matthewbull3688 Před rokem +3

      I came here to share this; good to see it's already covered!

    • @Numerlon
      @Numerlon Před rokem

      This this this. even if I am not magnetizing, I am punching holes in the bottom of all my bases as a future proof. I found better results of doing this in lychee compared to chitubox :)

  • @todoville
    @todoville Před rokem +48

    Howdy Goobertown - I just wanted to let you know that your videos are an absolute highlight of my rabbit hole into this hobby. I've learned so much from you, and I was JUST getting ready to dip into magnetization when lo and behold, you drop this video. I couldn't be more excited to watch it and learn.
    I just wanted to say thank you for your hard work, your wonderful attitude, and your various tips n' tricks. I show everyone who wants to get into the hobby your channel, and I will continue to do so as long as it's around. You have a disarming kindness about you that is unmatched. Thanks for taking the time to do this service for the community.

    • @GoobertownHobbies
      @GoobertownHobbies  Před rokem +7

      Hey thanks for the note! I'm glad these are useful for you... and I'm happy that the timing of this one worked out so well! :-)

  • @Godofantz
    @Godofantz Před rokem +40

    I painted my first models this last week thanks to your videos. I just wanted to practice to paint my new campaign mini but I ended up having so much fun it's become my new hobby.

  • @deliciousrelish
    @deliciousrelish Před rokem +2

    The magnet sandwich is answered in such depth that anyone can do it now! Thanks for this video!

  • @ddis29
    @ddis29 Před rokem +3

    always a joy

  • @charlesbush4063
    @charlesbush4063 Před rokem +2

    I’ve gotten in the habit of using old gift cards and hotel keys as spacers for my magnets under the bases. Works a treat!

  • @kallisto9166
    @kallisto9166 Před rokem +23

    Don't use small magnets on magnetic sheet or magnetic tape, it will degrade the magnetic properties of the sheet/tape. This is because the polarity in magnetic sheets is arranged in repeating strips of +/-. Normally the polarities balance each other out, but if you put a disc magnet on there it will distort the polarity and permanently degrade the strength of the sheet's magnetism. Use steel instead. Or you can get Ferrotape, a ferrous tape that looks like magnet tape but has no magnetism of its own, whilst allowing magnets to attach to it.

    • @GoobertownHobbies
      @GoobertownHobbies  Před rokem +5

      that makes sense! I really don't have any experience with those flexible sheets, but yeah, that totally makes sense, thank you :-)

    • @nobbynobbs8182
      @nobbynobbs8182 Před rokem +1

      Ferrotape looks like an easy and flexible way. I got to give this a try

  • @ExigentMidnight
    @ExigentMidnight Před rokem +5

    If I'm 3D printing bases and want to put a magnet hole in them, I use the drain hole feature to put a hole the size of the magnet in the bottom. The bases are too thin to hollow but the hole will still get added without having to open up the STL in a 3D modeling tool

  • @miniaturestash
    @miniaturestash Před rokem +4

    Great video Brent, it was so powerful I couldn't pull myself away from the screen

  • @Rob-qe3cg
    @Rob-qe3cg Před rokem +5

    For the slot bases, just clip out or grind down the slot in the middle. I used to clip them out entirely because I glued nickels to the bottoms for weight on my hormogaunts. As long as you glue or epoxy slot in good, it's fine to remove that meat from the bottom so you can center a magnet.

  • @UntiltedName
    @UntiltedName Před rokem +3

    I've seen some whacky magnetizing attempts over the years. One guys infantry had nickel-sized refrigerator magnets. They had just enough sideways pull to where they acted like a pseudo-movement tray. You could gently slide 1 model across the table and several others would follow lol.
    I tend to use 5x2mm for infantry. 3x2 if they have weak glue joins on the feet like those bloodbowl amazons that stand on their tip toes.
    My other mags were for specific magnet jobs and were sized for those specific applications.

  • @TheNeonCaster
    @TheNeonCaster Před rokem +12

    For those with mini collections pre-existing that you might want to magnetise quickly, The Magnet Shop (based in the UK) have the WarMag line of adhesive magnetic discs that work very simply. They’re designed to cover the entire base, which increases the height of the mini by a millimetre, but makes for a huge contact point for your storage surface or handle.

    • @noverman
      @noverman Před rokem +5

      They also have the sheets that fill the Really Useful 4L boxes. and are printed designs to boot. Just wish I could find a supplier state side.

    • @CFTim
      @CFTim Před rokem +1

      @@noverman 3M (and probably others too) make ferrous sheets, which are basically the same except without the design, but for half the price. I'm sure you can find them in the US.

  • @Cryptweasellord
    @Cryptweasellord Před rokem +12

    Awesome video! One more material to use in the bottom of a 'document bin' is any ferrous sheet, I'm using FerroFlex. It's stronger than a magnetic sheet, but less strong than steel. The benefit is that it's able to be cut by normal scissors.

  • @Wijkert
    @Wijkert Před rokem +3

    I like these kinds of video's the most. Where you report back on your experience after doing a hobby related thing for a while.

    • @GoobertownHobbies
      @GoobertownHobbies  Před rokem +1

      Thanks! I figured I've tried enough variants of this magnet stuff that it was time to make a vid :-)

  • @orcpaintshop355
    @orcpaintshop355 Před rokem +7

    I love how you showed off this again!!!!!
    This is a great way to help people thinking about magnets totally worth it

  • @kartchner7
    @kartchner7 Před rokem +2

    Once again Brent provides an in depth thoughtful solution to a constant problem we all have. Thank you!!!!

  • @TheLeejoohong2
    @TheLeejoohong2 Před rokem +1

    Those lovely Bio-Titans.

  • @aaronbono4688
    @aaronbono4688 Před rokem +4

    I actually like using hot glue to glue the magnets to the base of the mini. You have to make sure there's at least a thin film of hot glue between the magnet and whatever surface that you attach it to or the magnet will pop out fairly easily. What I do to get the magnet to stay as close to the bottom surface as possible is take a small piece of sheet metal and coat it with Crisco and then stick it to the base to pull the magnet toward the bottom. After the hot glue sets up you can twist that little piece of sheet metal and it'll pop right off.

  • @loydmorton9134
    @loydmorton9134 Před rokem +1

    Brilliant and informative! Shout out from South Africa! HOOOHAAA!!!

  • @bunionsandcabbage6764
    @bunionsandcabbage6764 Před rokem +2

    Another Goobz video, it's gonna be a great day!

  • @dontpushme
    @dontpushme Před rokem +5

    Great video, you’ve covered everything I usually do for storage. Wargaming minis get a magnet under the base (usually held by greenstuff) then get stored in boxes exactly like you demonstrated. Board game minis get a steel washer underneath (annoying hole in the middle and all), because as you say the extra weight is really useful especially with light plastic minis, then I usually add a strip of flexible magnetic sheeting inside the gamebox to hold them so everything can be stored in one place.

  • @Wazanator
    @Wazanator Před rokem +2

    This man not only has the most wholesome useful miniatures videos but he has two of the most adorable cats

  • @no_wegian
    @no_wegian Před rokem +1

    thanks for all the good tips Goober!

  • @juhanisuominen7719
    @juhanisuominen7719 Před rokem +3

    I started painting again after 20 years. I learned so much from your tutorial videos. Thanks a lot.

  • @MorrowindES17
    @MorrowindES17 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Genius idea am going to do this to my bolt action models and warhammer models !

    • @GoobertownHobbies
      @GoobertownHobbies  Před 3 měsíci

      nice! have fun and good luck getting your system goin :-)

  • @jeggzzzz
    @jeggzzzz Před 9 měsíci +1

    I've been using magnets for years but I learned so much from your video! Thanks for this! :)

  • @lintonw4157
    @lintonw4157 Před 5 měsíci

    the locktite epoxy is awesome! love the pointed tip it creates

  • @TerrierHalo
    @TerrierHalo Před rokem +1

    About to try this for the first time for storage and carrying, thanks for the video, really helpful.

    • @GoobertownHobbies
      @GoobertownHobbies  Před rokem +1

      oooh, have fun!!! I hope you find a system that works well for you :-)

  • @anderbarongonzalez3356
    @anderbarongonzalez3356 Před rokem +7

    A little trick I use myself: Personally I secure magnets to bases by encasing them within a little dollop of acrylic basing paste (Vallejo's sand texture, FYI). I have to leave them aside overnight to dry, but the paste is basically hard as a rock when it does, since it's a very similar material to what one would use to lay bathroom tiles.

  • @epickingedward7378
    @epickingedward7378 Před rokem +1

    Very much a magnet moment

  • @gregoryhall4062
    @gregoryhall4062 Před rokem +2

    Well now I know what I'm doing this weekend. Brent 10/10 with the knowledge and technical skills sharing. If you ever find yourself in Georgia I owe you a beer for all your awesome videos

  • @joepalazzolo7475
    @joepalazzolo7475 Před rokem +3

    One of the "advantages" on the dollar store becoming the dollar-twenty-five store is (at least near me) the expanded craft section. On my last trip I found a bunch of sheet-metal signs and tags that I've used in the bottom of my transport totes (also found at the same store) to hold my magnet-based figures. They also have magnets. I'll have to check out the makeup section next time for dry brush brushes.

  • @JonSteitzer
    @JonSteitzer Před rokem +2

    Awesome video!

  • @sovietbear1917
    @sovietbear1917 Před rokem +1

    Something I learned the hard way: Tin Snips are color coded. Yellow handles cut straight, red curves left, and green curves right. Fought with and ruined a lot of duct steel before I got some yellow handles.

  • @jherazob
    @jherazob Před rokem +4

    I glue magnets similar to how you do it, but using hot glue: I prepare a non-stick surface, either i put a sheet of baking paper on the table or use something flat made of silicone. I put the magnet in the right position it should be once it's glued to the base (learned your reference magnet trick on one of your videos, still have to magnetize handles though), then i dribble hot glue on top and a bit around it, then i put the base on top of it, then let it cool. In the end i have the magnet solidly grabbed to the base from the bottom and the sides, yet it's flush with the table, and since it's hot glue, if i desire i can remove it with some heat. And it's very fast, you can have a bunch of bases ready quick if you put down many magnets on the surface waiting to be glued (just be sure they aren't *too* close).

    • @GoobertownHobbies
      @GoobertownHobbies  Před rokem +1

      That sounds like a good system, I like it!!! :-) I've been seeing a surprising number of folks recommend hot glue, and now I'm curious, thanks for the recommendation!

    • @lardidar-lewismoorby2702
      @lardidar-lewismoorby2702 Před rokem +1

      Just to say I have been doing the same but putting the hot glue under the base and then hoping to put it down in the right spot, I've just read this and now feel like a total idiot! how did I not think of this, thanks for the info.

  • @bigfil1981
    @bigfil1981 Před rokem +2

    One of your first videos I watched was about building these carrier things.

  • @narlee2014
    @narlee2014 Před rokem +1

    Brilliant! Great job! Always learning something new!
    I’m still here for the fishing videos🎣!

  • @Benry87
    @Benry87 Před rokem +3

    I've used small washer that I glue 5x2mm magnets to. It gives the minis a bit more bottom weight and the magnets are generally strong enough. Glad I'm near your mark!

  • @kennethdeguzman2781
    @kennethdeguzman2781 Před rokem

    Great video! I use a a wad of green stuff superglued to the base along with a magnet superglued to that. One thing I learned recently is that baking soda will instantly set CA (Super) Glue! So a quick dip in that, shake off the excess and you're done!

  • @jumpingman6612
    @jumpingman6612 Před rokem +1

    This chanel is simply a gem! Thanks for this and all other tips and tutorials.

  • @LittleScaredMan
    @LittleScaredMan Před rokem

    When I bought my first mini painting kit a few years ago, I was confused by the instructions using fancy words like “priming”, so I took to youtube and Goobertown Hobbies “FUNDAMENTALS!” video was the first thing I watched and building my own magnetized handles from an old broomstick, was the first thing I did afterwards (as well as buying a wet palette). The information itself, to put the Minis on a handle, probably saved me from a lot of frustration while painting! Today, already knowing about magnetized handles, this video was still very informative and I learned some new things I can implement into the hobby. Thanks Brent!

  • @robbie.205
    @robbie.205 Před rokem

    Well done. Best DIY video I have seen this year. Thank you.

  • @jonathandawson2962
    @jonathandawson2962 Před rokem +1

    I’ve been waiting for a vid just like this. My use of magnetic sheets hasn’t worked for me so you tips around baking trays metal, sheets and milliput instead of super glue has been invaluable…. Thanks Brent !

  • @DonkeyMuscles
    @DonkeyMuscles Před rokem +1

    Another amazing video. The amount of effort you put into the things you do, is unreal.

  • @markgnepper5636
    @markgnepper5636 Před rokem +1

    Great stuff friend 👏 👍

  • @angeksee
    @angeksee Před 5 měsíci +1

    I'm going with the less elegant velcro way, but your video helped me a ton. Kudos.

  • @Stephen-yk5ik
    @Stephen-yk5ik Před rokem +2

    Thanks for this video. In the process of finishing up my first unit and this is a lot of great info.

  • @CampaignTerrain
    @CampaignTerrain Před rokem

    Very nice. I can certainly understand the... 😎 attraction. Great video, Brent

  • @casualhitman
    @casualhitman Před rokem +3

    I literally just finished building my first conquest models and am exploring magnetization options. Glorious content as always

  • @echodelta2426
    @echodelta2426 Před rokem +1

    Great content. I remember your earlier video about magnetizing painting handles. This is a very good follow-up with a lot more detail . Thanks!

  • @bladez1281
    @bladez1281 Před rokem

    I have a painting handle that uses a screw on cap. coincidentally, soda bottle caps fit on this. So I super glued magnets on the bottom of the bottle caps and use some poster tac and then I didn't have to buy cork or dowels for batch painting. Its an option for those that are looking to be more efficient. I love these videos. Such a great ambassador of the hobby and humanity.

  • @tommymclaughlin-artist
    @tommymclaughlin-artist Před rokem +3

    Adding magnets to the minis themselves for articulation is actually super useful in Battletech.

  • @chaoskas
    @chaoskas Před rokem

    I love magnets, too. Great Video, you inspired me to try some things (again). Thank you!

  • @PaintingTableVideos
    @PaintingTableVideos Před rokem +1

    I love your OG Dark Eldar army! That great paint job makes the classic models feel like the modern range 👍Well done Sir!

    • @GoobertownHobbies
      @GoobertownHobbies  Před rokem +1

      Hey thanks! black paint for the underarmor, and secret-weapon washes on the armor... I might need to paint some more now that speedpaint is a thing! :-)

  • @curtisridenour
    @curtisridenour Před rokem

    Awesome video. This is the best magnetic miniatures video. Believe me, I have watched them all. We definitely had some parallel thinking going on or researched the same people. PLEASE WEAR GLOVES when cutting duct steel!
    Metal Tape is also a great tool.

  • @vee_tinymoose
    @vee_tinymoose Před rokem +1

    Thank you! I’ve been in the experiment stage with magnets for far too long & it’s great to be able to jump ahead by sharing your results

  • @vitaemecha
    @vitaemecha Před rokem +1

    love a good batch production line

  • @sigismundlee389
    @sigismundlee389 Před rokem +1

    I followed your magnetization system since the little gobbos and has been a game changer for my project logistics.

  • @aislynalder6617
    @aislynalder6617 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Just wanted to say your vibe is infectious. I love watching your videos because you always bring such good energy. Amazing tips too ofc. Bu lt those happy little smiles echo how I feel when I play woth my little plastic people.

    • @GoobertownHobbies
      @GoobertownHobbies  Před 6 měsíci

      Keep having fun with it! I hope you're having a great day :-)

  • @Mark-cl4dd
    @Mark-cl4dd Před rokem +1

    Brilliant detail as always!!

  • @Derek-pe2gw
    @Derek-pe2gw Před rokem

    I love the old Easton Aluminum in here. I had one as a kid and loved it. That might have been my favorite hockey stick ever. Great video Im currently in the process of magnetizing my storage and this really helped

  • @galan8115
    @galan8115 Před rokem +3

    Goobertown, there is a faw easier solution to glueing the magnets to the base. Take a sheet of metal / magnetizable surface that is flat. Put a sheet of baking paper on top. Put your magnets. Bit of hot glue. Stick the base on top. Bit of hot glue. Base on top. If you score the surface, it is quite probably that it wont come off.

  • @daspinselkollektiv
    @daspinselkollektiv Před rokem +1

    Magnets 2.0! Love it. Made a vid on how we magnetize it for the german audience and I can't get around always referencing your handles. Great video :)

  • @cinderheat
    @cinderheat Před rokem +1

    Really enjoyed this - particuarley the painting handles - thanks for the tips!

  • @animeator
    @animeator Před rokem +2

    Magnetic flightstands... Honestly looks like fun when it spins.

    • @GoobertownHobbies
      @GoobertownHobbies  Před rokem +2

      It IS fun! Plus, the model is janky enough that I'm not too concerned for its safety ;-)

    • @animeator
      @animeator Před rokem +1

      @@GoobertownHobbies which is excellent and I name that ship the Mer-E-Goronde!

  • @artistpoet5253
    @artistpoet5253 Před rokem

    I was magnet crazed for a while but kept running into failures with bonds. The cost became a bit much too. So now I just buy a few extras of models that have viable options or I pick the 'all comers' build. Since I don't play competitive, I don't worry about maxing out my points.
    Now, about flying bases and stands. I found two solutions.
    1. counter sink the top of the post into the model as far as you can go without is locking up. Then cut a channel down the inside of the hole. Then add a strip of styrene to the post at the top aligned with the slot you made and the direction the model is to face relative to the base.
    2. If the model can, attach the point that connects to the stand to the stand then magnetize that to the rest of the model.
    The method I use now is to ditch the provided post and replace with a length of brass rod of an appropriate gauge vs. model weight and balance.

  • @montes.8035
    @montes.8035 Před rokem

    Such a good video on magnetised models

  • @KabinMiniatures
    @KabinMiniatures Před rokem +3

    Definitely some great tips and tricks in here! Those strike plates look perfect for the Conquest minis. Awesome work as always 👍

  • @MoMagnets
    @MoMagnets Před rokem +1

    This video is hands down the new Gold Standard for anyone trying to get into magnetization. I utilize many of these techniques already and consider myself a pretty savvy magnetizer...but even I learned a lot here! I am both inspired and discouraged to make my own version of this video. It almost seems redundant to do anything other than link folks to this one in the future 😅 Might just stick to specific kit guides for my channel. Hats off to you for this highly in depth guide!

  • @AvocationNation
    @AvocationNation Před rokem +1

    Sick video, man. GREAT INFO THANK YOU

  • @CoconutCheez
    @CoconutCheez Před rokem +2

    I got inspired by your priming video, and decided to magnetize my workflow! I don't have access to power tools and workshops, so I glue little ferromagnetic disks that are meant for makeup depotting, onto surfaces like painting handles and the board I'm using for priming. It's honestly life changing!

  • @duda1a2z
    @duda1a2z Před rokem

    Great video, Goobertown!
    One correction though, modern electronics are not sensitive to magnets anymore. LCDs and LEDs are unaffected by magnets, it's old CRTs that are affected. And modern electronics is also not affected by magnets, only older HDD storage would be affected by magnets, and in that case we are talking about industrial strength magnets mounted on cranes, not household magnets.
    So go ahead and put minis on your phone or LCD screen if you want!

  • @cazvan1
    @cazvan1 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I love that you're using the old Dark Eldar Warp Beasts. Those beauties were one of my first sets!

    • @GoobertownHobbies
      @GoobertownHobbies  Před 6 měsíci +1

      I love that old DE range :-) The beasts actually look pretty good on 40 mm round bases!

  • @dallinedwards781
    @dallinedwards781 Před rokem +1

    I always wondered when we would get a magnet video, Very nice.

    • @GoobertownHobbies
      @GoobertownHobbies  Před rokem +1

      I took some of this footage 4 years ago, but it wasn't until I found those strike plates that I knew the time had finally come :-)

  • @Moonlighter_TV
    @Moonlighter_TV Před rokem +1

    That's hilarious timing. I watched your original video about your magnetized storage case from like 4 years ago 3 times last night and planned on doing something similar. Love seeing an updated video on the topic.

  • @LordMuzhy
    @LordMuzhy Před 5 měsíci +1

    I’m so glad I found your channel!

  • @sebastiankottmann8097

    Damn! Just the right video at just the right time for my purposes! Love it ❤️
    At the moment I'm painting an old BattleMasters (Claymore Saga in Europe) box. Already started to experiment with magnets to stick the minis to the bases. But had no solution for storage & transportation.
    Steelsheets & baking forms made my day ❤️❤️❤️

  • @spruceandsquirrel
    @spruceandsquirrel Před rokem +1

    Awesome tips Brent! Here's another one for you: If you're 3D printing resin bases, use the "hole" feature to make a perfectly magnet size hole in the bottom! I keep a little notebook next to the computer, and I have a page with all my magnet sizes and the dimensions I would need for the hole. I like to make the hole 0.1mm larger than the magnet in both diameter and depth to allow for the thickness of the glue and any slight variations in the magnets.

  • @chadfontaine2717
    @chadfontaine2717 Před rokem +1

    This is pure gold advice! I've been doing this for years myself using second hand store baking trays. And I've been using dollar store glass jars with metal lids for my paint handles but magnet to magnet in a wood handle... ya... I'm making the change.

    • @GoobertownHobbies
      @GoobertownHobbies  Před rokem

      nice! I've done the jar technique myself, but the wooden handles are nice and comfy :-)

  • @teriyakipuppy
    @teriyakipuppy Před 6 měsíci

    I just found a seller who makes these metal disks for phone to car magnets. They come with adhesive already. It'll come in handy with resin prints with flat bases. They also come in a lot of sizes.

  • @shiftedclock
    @shiftedclock Před 10 měsíci

    I print little magnet holders in PLA with an FDM printer to fit circular magnets under bases. For example, for a 6x2mm magnet, the "tube" would have a 7mm outer diameter and a 6.1mm inner diameter, and be about 2mm tall. Just enough to fit the magnet. A brim can be added to provide more surface area to glue the holder to the base.
    Modeling glue melts the PLA magnet holder to the base, then super glue is used to glue the magnet inside the holder. This provides much more surface area for the magnet to hold on to. I haven't had a single failure yet. Fifty 6mm magnet holders can be printed in an hour, and they're easy to install as part of the normal model assembly process.

  • @benfordree
    @benfordree Před rokem

    Such a great in-depth video! I love the inventiveness for all of your priming rigs! Seen some other people talking about hot glue, I've been using this but haven't been transporting anything around much, so I can't vouch for it's strength/longevity in regular use. I do find this easy to get polarity correct on a magnetic adhesive sheet though, and also to get the base and magnet flush with the surface. I put a sheet of baking paper over the magnetic sheet (so glue overspill doesn't get on the magnetic sheet), put my magnets down on the baking paper so that the polarity is correct. Then I put a fairly thick blob of hot glue on the magnet, and push the base/mini onto it. The glue being thick and 3D means that it doubles as the spacer between the magnet and base, so both are flush to the surface. I usually leave them in place overnight to give the glue a chance to harden. It's seemed to work well for me so far!

  • @aaronbono4688
    @aaronbono4688 Před rokem

    Excellent video. I have been using magnets on my minis for quite some time and you've given me some new ideas. When I go out and get sheet metal I look for roofing sheet metal because I found that's cheaper. Of course as you said you have to be careful to make sure you pick out sheet metal that will work with magnets.

  • @GrandOldDwarf
    @GrandOldDwarf Před rokem

    I've been using this system for the last two years. Very big improvement over the foam that I had been using.

  • @Wijkert
    @Wijkert Před rokem +2

    6:26 comfortable diameter depends on hand size, but those wooden dowels are definitely a great shout. I use empty pill/supplement bottles myself. I like the bigger ones (2" diameter) better, although I put a cork on top instead of a magnet and that makes them slightly too tall for my airbrush booth. Cork on top is for where the pin in the foot goes. This way I have great excess to the bottom of the mini. To prevent them from falling over, I glued a small cork coaster to the bottom. Cardboard also works.

  • @ericgrider5855
    @ericgrider5855 Před rokem +2

    I use automotive drip pans for gaming boards. My terrain and miniatures have magnets in the bases, so everything stays in place if the table gets bumped. Great video with many great ideas. Thanks

  • @WilhelmScreamer
    @WilhelmScreamer Před rokem

    that baking tray storage option is insanely clever

  • @mossighare
    @mossighare Před rokem

    What a great timing for uploading this video! Just bought my first batch of magnets to magnetize the bases of my first batch of models I painted after getting inspired by your videos :)

  • @A_friend_called_Five
    @A_friend_called_Five Před 6 měsíci +1

    This video is so good. It's helpful, informative, and jumps right to rhr point. It has a plesant tone and is quite watchable. Excellent work!

  • @csc639
    @csc639 Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks for another wonderful video, Brent!
    I always wanted to make one of your wooden painting handles, but drilling a hole was a tricky part. But thanks to this video, I glued strike plates on wooden sticks and got a pretty similar stuff. I glued corks on the other side so I can subassembly stuff as well hehe
    Anyway, thanks for the vid and happy new year!

  • @Fymosis
    @Fymosis Před rokem

    Great video, as always !

  • @FnRenner
    @FnRenner Před rokem +1

    The shelf handles are made by a company called Item MB Kit Systems. The black anodized stock is more expensive than the standard grey as the material is aluminum. They come in a wide variety of sizes, styles, and colors.

  • @leonardwisniewski3418
    @leonardwisniewski3418 Před rokem +1

    As a Daemons player in all forms of Warhammer, I can appricate strike plates on the bottom of bases. So many lunging models with no thought consider for center of gravity.

  • @jhontehpirate
    @jhontehpirate Před rokem +1

    really good thorough video on magnetization!

  • @lizconner9024
    @lizconner9024 Před rokem +1

    This is super helpful!!! Great video!

  • @The0dore
    @The0dore Před rokem +1

    Omg, turns out to be that I 've been looking for some video-tutorial just like yours. Thank you for your video and research!