You forgot to add in the cost of buying your wife new fabric scissors. I dared to use my mother's fabric shears on paper, my next several week's allowance went to replacing them. 25 years later I still remember that fabric shears are for fabric only.
Remember, like Eskimos have 50 some different names for snow and ice, so too do women have for scissors and their uses, there's one scissor only used during Thanksgiving, without it no one can eat turkey. Also women have hidden scissors and they charpen them everytime you we make small makes that nag at their pet peeves
Get some 8 in. Multi-Purpose Stainless Steel Scissors from harbor freight or wiss shears. My favorite shears for garden, kitchen, and the shop. Using fabric scissors is like using your detail brush for drybrushing
This was the technique I used to use and it's fantastic. Goobertown Hobbies did a great video covering a ton of different methods to store minis and one he suggested was using small steel blanks (about a 1.25 inch disc) on the base of the mini and sticking a magnet to it, then putting it on a galvanized steel sheet. The magnetic bond is much stronger since it's between two pieces of metal and you don't have to worry about the magnet causing problems since it's stuck to the mini
instead of just superglue, i tend to use a hot gluegun these days.. simply have greased proof paper down on you table , place magnets on .. hot glue gun on top and then place model on top. Its a lot less mess and doesnt cause any glue misting , which super glue can. They can fall off if you dont use enough hot glue gun glue, but easily to replace and redo.
Todays kids are so spoiled. Plastic minis!? Try moving 100+ metal minis without any of them taking damage ;) Wouldn't want to carry the old Great Unclean One like this, imagine the fun if the body releases from the base. Being more serious though, i think its a good way to transport minis. But for those of us that have old metal chunks need to have foam or a lot of toilet paper combined with prayers to be able to move them relatively safe. A 0.2kg dreadnought will not break, even if used as a weapon, but the paint chip easy unless you put an almost criminal amount of varnish on them. Not to mention the damage they can cause to anything else.
I HEAVILY recommend using the Really Useful Box brand. They are tough and if you get the XL boxes you can get one of their lipped trays to double up on the troops you can fit. I have 5-6k of slaves to darkness in 4 of their boxes, all magnetized with some galvanized steel riveted to the bottom of the boxes and trays. Right now their site is out of stock on the 19ltr XL and the 9ltr XL i used, but i'm sure they'll make more soon.
Seconding RUBs! They're a big brand in the UK at least. Grab some self-adhesive magnetic sheets and stick them on the bottom and you're gold! And they all stack VERY neatly!
Staples in the US has them. Also, Walmart sells document boxes in a similar size that make a good substitute. The 8.1 L Really Useful Box is exactly the right size for four ASOIAF units in their trays, which makes it incredibly easy to get them from storage case to table.
My choice are Ikea Samla plastic boxes and magnetized self-sticking sheets ; this allows you to attach miniatures to the cover and keeps the box lightweight
i'd prefer using double side tape to hold down galvanized metal sheets. that way i don't ruin a perfectly good container that I can reuse later on for house hold items, if I would to ever get out of the hobby.
I remember going against a Custodes player who magnetized his bases and just used a steel sheet as the transport, what he did though was a paint job of marbling and gold leafing on the sheet to have the Aquila symbol.
Man, you read my mind! I’d been looking for a box tutorial recently and you came right up. One question on the last part, did you sand the shingles on the inside to make the minis not slide around as much?
Mason jars full of water. Put in as many models as fit. Shake until settled. Put in more to top up. When playing dump entire contents out as an "environmental hazard" for a neat way to enter the battle and insure never receiving an invite to return.
Another good tip - hotglue or noncrystalizing superglues work better for holding magnets on the bottom of bases - especially for those who experience winter as the differential expansion between trad. superglue and magnets cause them to pop off. (found this out recently, I too used to glob tons of superglue to stick the magnets)
plastic glue and sprue bits (sprue glue) works. A nice and thick batch will seal the magnet right into the base. Just dont use too much at one time with larger bases that need multiple magnets as it could melt/warp the base's plastic itself.
I didnt try it yet. But some people recommended using Green Stuff or something similiar so there is no space between the magnet and the floor. And then pretty much drown everything in super glue. Hotglue might work but in my experience its not the best thing to hold something in place forever. Maybe it depends on the type of hot glue, I have no clue :D.
INSTANT Sub! Side note, what super glue do you use? I seem to ALWAYS struggle with mine and seeing how yours seems to drop out of the bottle with no issues is blowing my mind.
Fantastic video Nik!! I never thought of using steel plates in a bin to make magnets stick, brilliant! Also your editing is so freaking good! The story flows so well and everything is really clean. I aspire to be at this level one day 💪
Excellent view count on this video so far! This was a fun and oh-so-smooth video... It kind of felt like I was invited back to someone's jazz-themed lair after midnight and was being seduced, which was unnerving. Thanks so much for the kind words and shoutout!!! Your box looks great!
(Rant about how people are glueing the magnets on their bases with a method I consider problematic// overcomplicating things). Ok, CC Minis, first thank you for the video. Second, may I give you a, in my modest opinion, its far easier and cheaper for glueing some magnets onto the bases?
What a compelling and brilliant video. Simple, fun, entertaining - and excellent clip-switch-rate. Dude, were i super rich i would hire you to do my videos. In fact, am looking forward to sticking simple magnets to the bottoms of my minis and sticking them everywhere metallic. If you drive away with minis stuck all over your car, you can safely assume it is my fault - and police officers will know where to send the restraining order.
Whilst I like the approach, I disagree on the execution. I tried to do this with a Drukhari army, and it initially seemed to go great. However, as soon as I got the minis on the table, if they got that little bit too close to another mini, the bases would suddenly become heavily attracted to each other, and I had multiple wyches contected base to base *facepalm* So for me the better approach is a slight reversal. Use magnetic tape attached to a surface, and glue some kind of washer or similar to the underside of the minis. Same result, but without the risk of minis attracting each other.
@@CCMinis no just the 25mm (I think that's what wyches are on?). But annoyingly for me, that was approx half my army, so it happened enough to drive me nuts
Also, mind when gluing the magnets onto the bases that they are all oriented the same direction. That way rather than attracting another base, they will repel them.
something I never see anyone bring up in these videos is the dangers of bringing these super magnetized minis near your electronic equipment, especially if the magnet is literally on the base, you or your friends accidentally putting it on your laptop? sus. I cant tell if Im overthinking it or if everyone is just being kind of negligent. Anyone have any experience with this?
I recycle metal Cookie boxes for this purpose. And I glue 1 or 2 Cent coins below the model base and then I need only magnets for the models I intend to transport instead of just all. And the models with magnets don't react to each other on the battlefield.
As someone who has worked in a costume shop for a theatre. I am surprised you are still alive for using fabric scissors on anything, but fabric. That is a crime of the highest order.
I do like the video, but please do not use galvanized steel as the magnets scraping across the surface could create powder or if you try and heat it up, it could create toxic fumes as it's coated with a small content of lead. This stuff is dangerous and toxic and can cause long term health problems. I recommend a basic metal sheet that can take magnets, making sure you know what that sheet is made of and if the materials used in making it is safe for hobbying purposes.
It's funny the differences in store names from the states compared to Australia, Ali baba here is a Lebanese takeaway and Lowes is a older man's cloths shop
I use a similar technique, except due to my multiple, and curious pets, the open top posed a risk (for some reason my cats loved sleeping in them, and my doggos thought they were chew toys) another product that works wonders is a cheap toolbox (about 14AUD for a small red toolbox from the local hardware store) this provides a lid to add extra protection! its already metal so no need to modify :) plus an added bonus of having a spot for a padlock if you have curious children ;)
I've been trying to work out how to do a transport box without things like a rivet tool, so this certainly helps. The trick I use for magnetizing the bases is to put a small dollop of UV resin (like for home made jewelry) and hit it with a UV lamp/light for about 5 minutes.
Awesome video. You forgot to put the neodyn...neoduh...neeodum... the magnets on the Total. Other than that, great idea for transport, as long as you don't hit the box too much, it should be fine. Maybe sticking the box inside one of them transport cases...
Everyone always hating on foam. Buy the right sized stuff and it won't break. Sure if you jam a pointy chaos terminator on a 40mm base in a classic foam sheet with 25mm holes it will break for sure. Buy foam with properly sized holes for your miniatures and it is completely fine. Ofcourse you have to plan ahead and when your entire army is different size of models it will get expensive really quick. But for armies with mostly the same size of mini's it's fine (guard). Pick & Pluck foam also allows you to store your boxy tanks perfectly without needing to drill holes for magnets in the tracks.
Friendly recommendation you should add links to like an Amazon thing for the materials for those who don't have any local hardware shops or are just to lazy.
Only problem with those shingles is . Like the bigger the magnet they better it holds, the thicker steel you have the better it holds. So maybe ok for gentle movement and storage. Probably not enough if you have to haul the box in anyway it might get knocked. Doubling or tripling up the sheets might provide enough metal that you get a really secure grip. I have been using cheap steel rulers fastened to an inside of a box ,, that gives 1 to 2 mm thickness of steel. Ikea also have some great steel trayed document boxes , with metal 4 shelves, no front cover though.
In the u.k we have boxes called 'really useful boxes' and then just stick magnetic sheets on them that are flexible. Costs about £10 to make 1 or $12 in U.S money. They also have clip lock lids and stack well. A much cheaper option if you can get them.
Instead of super glue or greenstuff, I recommend a hot glue gun for making a nice durable attachment. Put the magnet on a nice blob of glue, and then immediately press it down to an unpainted steel plate. The magnet will pull itself to the surface - ensuring a nice, flush, maximum-strength magnetic field - and the hot glue will fill the space between the magnet and the base. If the surface is clean and flat, the model will pop right off when cooled and the glue will leave no residue. I've never had a magnet break off when glued on like this. Best of all, the whole process takes very little effort and leaves no mess.
it was an old comic. the main character was extremly hyped about warhammer40k. but quickly lost interest in it. so he put all his minis in one bag and left the bag in his car....they more or less "bonded" together in one "gigant" ball...
Pro tip: Don't drop the magnet into the glue. Place it next to the glue and slide it in. No splashes, careful placement and pro result 👍 Also, no reason to cut the metal shingles. Just glue them on top of each other. Fine metal mesh can also work just fine.
Everyone raves about Epoxy, I tried it, and my God it smelled awful. I wondered if maybe it was the brand I got. It was JB Weld, the same brand that smelled horrible for you. I wonder if other brands arent as bad.
@CC Minis I haven't done it myself, but I have seen videos about it. I plan to give it a try. Its a fairly thick paint, so just needs a good coat. I don't know about drying time. It may be worth a look into if you are interested. I was going to try it on a test plastic plate first and go from there.
@@CCMinis magnetic paint is full of smushed up iron. it's really thick and goopy and needs to be mixed really well. Three thin coats should do it but more coats is more iron for magnets to stick to. I'd give it at least a day to dry and you can paint over it but that reduces the already somewhat meager (compared to a metal sheet) effectiveness
They're good for storing yes but an absolute nightmare when playing games. All your models snap together while playing if they get too close its infuriating.
Man, I just today discovered your channel, and I wanted to say that your videos are fantastic. I love the way they're edited, it reminds me of Studson Studio's videos.
I think this is best budget technique. I use clear double sided mounting tape. It's not as smelly as epoxy and does the trick since it's usually rates for 10-50lbs. You can grab a roll from the dollar store for cheap.
