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Post by elduchen on Feb 11, 2009 8:58:03 GMT -7
Hi all. I am curious what size of magnets do you use in in your models. I have some 1/4" dia ones, but they seem a little too large for marines (except termies) and Tau. I know Lee Valley has the 1/8 rod magnets, but does anyone use them?
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Post by Pryaxis on Feb 11, 2009 11:16:27 GMT -7
i Use both. the rods you can snap in half with pliers and then sink half into each side of the model. really good with models arms to swap out the weapons.
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Post by elduchen on Feb 11, 2009 13:25:22 GMT -7
Do you clip them or literally "snap" them apart?
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Post by gregmita on Feb 11, 2009 16:54:24 GMT -7
I use 1/8" by 1/16" disc magnets. These fit perfectly into shoulder sockets for Marines and Guard. I only use 1/4" for vehicles. I buy online, but the postage has increased in the last while.
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Post by elduchen on Feb 12, 2009 8:51:21 GMT -7
Where do you buy them gregmita? And what is the minimum order?
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Post by gregmita on Feb 12, 2009 9:48:51 GMT -7
I used to go to gaussboys.com, when they had a postage price of around 65 cents US. But now their postage is $10 minimum for international! I've looked around several places for replacements: www.kjmagnetics.com/www.powermagnetstore.comand also many places on eBay. For most of these, the prices are very good, quite a bit lower than what you'd find in the city, but the shipping is really annoying. K&J magnetics also has a shipping of around $9. Power magnets is better, with shipping to N. America at 2 pounds. But to make it worth it, you have to buy in big batches. Maybe organize a group together. |
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Post by shlick on May 7, 2009 11:47:38 GMT -7
The club carries two sizes of rare earth magnets Can' remember the price but reasonable
1/16" x 1/8" and 3/16 x 1/4"
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