Shadows of the Future 94 Posted April 5, 2018 I'm currently using an old GW case that a friend of mine was getting rid of. Some slight modification and it fit the speeder bikes and troops. Don't have an AT-ST or Airspeeder yet, and my AT-RT isn't finished so I haven't yet tried there... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JBar 353 Posted April 5, 2018 Here is a video of the magnetic carrying case I posted earlier https://youtu.be/wG_hV7dm_9I Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hijodecain 183 Posted April 5, 2018 https://shop.army-case.com/product/a-case/ About $80. Magnetizing the base of the miniatures. Amazing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ravehnhuhrxt 50 Posted April 5, 2018 (edited) 17 hours ago, NeonWolf said: I have both the P.A.C.K. 352 and 720. The Small foam trays are half the size of the Large foam trays, so if you stick to the Small trays you can use them in either case. I currently use my 352 for my X-Wing stuff and my 720 has other things. Personally I think the pluck foam is a better investment. Battlefoam doesn't always make the most efficient use of the space on their trays. A good example is the Rebel tray with the 2 T-47 cutouts. There are 2 AT-RT cutouts on the same tray which means that it is a 4" deep tray. You could store the T-47 vertically on its side in a tray that deep yet they have a horizontal cutout for 2 of them. Lots of wasted space there. Battlefoam has an option to customize your trays, so if you don't like their layouts you can design your own. I've done that with a tray for my Warmachine minis. Having said that, I picked up a GamesPlus bag (it was on sale, 50% off) and a couple trays for Legion, so I'm using that. Edited April 5, 2018 by ravehnhuhrxt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiredin 3,459 Posted April 5, 2018 20 hours ago, Crit Happens said: I'm diving head first into the battle foam option. I figure in the long run, it's cheaper to rip off the band-aid now rather than getting a budget option now, and going to battle foam later anyways. They have an imperial wave one set that I ordered. Lots of extra room for future troopers, and a special spot for the ATST, and speeder bikes. I may have to get the odd extra tray down the road, but I'm not too concerned with that. Do you have your bag yet? I'm going to get trays for my packplus... but I'm thinking I need something for storage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiredin 3,459 Posted April 5, 2018 2 hours ago, ravehnhuhrxt said: Battlefoam has an option to customize your trays, so if you don't like their layouts you can design your own. I've done that with a tray for my Warmachine minis. Having said that, I picked up a GamesPlus bag (it was on sale, 50% off) and a couple trays for Legion, so I'm using that. how much does a cust tray cost? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crit Happens 802 Posted April 5, 2018 1 minute ago, Wiredin said: Do you have your bag yet? I'm going to get trays for my packplus... but I'm thinking I need something for storage. No, it hasn't come yet, but it should be here within the next two weeks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeonWolf 942 Posted April 5, 2018 2 hours ago, ravehnhuhrxt said: Battlefoam has an option to customize your trays, so if you don't like their layouts you can design your own. I've done that with a tray for my Warmachine minis. Having said that, I picked up a GamesPlus bag (it was on sale, 50% off) and a couple trays for Legion, so I'm using that. I've played around with the custom tray creator. I like the idea of it but still prefer pluck foam as I can only use what I need and save "space" for later instead of having to commit to specific shapes/layouts from the get go. Just personal preference. I'll admit that the custom cutouts do look snazzier than pluck foam. 4 minutes ago, Wiredin said: how much does a cust tray cost? It depends on the tray. https://us.battlefoam.com/custom-foam-trays/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiredin 3,459 Posted April 5, 2018 3 minutes ago, Crit Happens said: No, it hasn't come yet, but it should be here within the next two weeks. excited to see how it looks. I'm going to hold off on ordering my foam trays until I see yours. If it's small enough maybe I'll just bring both bags instead of my stack bags. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bohemian73 161 Posted April 8, 2018 I have GW, Battlefoam and other 'foam' cases. However now I use rare earth magnets for all of my armies, both metal and plastic. I went away from Target to Lowes for cases because the green closures may not stay closed, dropped a Bolt Action twice in one day (always take superglue along for quick fixes). I like Targets' earlier clasps but not all of those stay closed either. I just don't trust the new ones. Minor drawback is my current cases don't have handles for carrying them around. Other stores also carry plastic cases so find one you like. I have also put wood (1" x 2") columns to stack a second level of troops on a board with a metal sheet. NOTE: rare earth magnets doesn't work with aluminum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadows of the Future 94 Posted April 8, 2018 While I'm using the GW case with a few modifications to fit the larger bases, my eventual plan is to add magnets to the minis and get some sheets of metal work into an old tool box thing I have which has wheels and was intended for several of the small, modular cases. The plan is to add magnets into the runners for the large central area where the cases would normally fit and have metal plates that fit with the minis on them. It's what I used to use in order to haul around my WotC stuff for Saga Edition games and their minis game. For other things, I've ordered several of the coin protectors (35mm) for the command tokens as well... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skargoth 1,703 Posted April 8, 2018 I've assembled all my Legion minis (Core x2, AT-ST, Airspeeder) and to my surprise they all fit in the Plano 732. The walkers and airspeeder fit in the top, I have an organizer each for Imps and Rebels and the tokens sit in a smaller organizer that also comes included. I have not glued the ball joint head of the AT-ST to the "torso," I think I will just drill holes into the center of each piece and install rare earth magnets. Once I begin painting I will have to consider foam inserts, but the case holds everything with some room to grow if nothing too big comes out in the next year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patteous 112 Posted April 8, 2018 I was thinking this morning of how I could incorporate my woodworking into Legion and I’ve decided I’m going to make all of my own storage boxes. I’ll probably end up modeling most of it off of what battlefoam is putting out and then lining all my slots with foam. First up is a dice box though. 1 srMontresor reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DwainDibbly 52 Posted June 10, 2018 On 4/4/2018 at 6:17 PM, JBar said: I'll post a video soon, but I put small rare earth magnets under the bases and now they all megnetize to some sheet metal that I screwed into cheap stackable containers from Target. It is totally worth it to magnetize is them as they will never shuffle around. When I get home I'll post better pictures and magnet sizes. What size magnets did you use? 3x2mm? Also have you had any issues with troopers in base contact on the battlefield? I'm thinking of doing something very similar with an old baking tray and container. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigBadAndy 640 Posted June 10, 2018 1 hour ago, DwainDibbly said: What size magnets did you use? 3x2mm? Also have you had any issues with troopers in base contact on the battlefield? I'm thinking of doing something very similar with an old baking tray and container. I’ve been using 10x1. As long as you don’t exceed 2mm depth (3mm sticks out and unbalanced the base). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiraYamatoSF 866 Posted June 11, 2018 For the magnets does anyone have any recommended places to buy them in the USA? Looking at Amazon but a few results say two different sizes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chucknuckle 2,811 Posted June 11, 2018 I always get mine of eBay. You can order any size and quantity you want. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dosiere 478 Posted June 11, 2018 2 hours ago, KiraYamatoSF said: For the magnets does anyone have any recommended places to buy them in the USA? Looking at Amazon but a few results say two different sizes. K&J Magnetics is legit, and they have about everything. They even have some dedicated articles about using them for miniatures. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mep 2,291 Posted June 11, 2018 12 hours ago, DwainDibbly said: What size magnets did you use? 3x2mm? Also have you had any issues with troopers in base contact on the battlefield? I'm thinking of doing something very similar with an old baking tray and container. 2mm depth and I can do up to 6mm width. I was worried if you place two troopers next to each other they would just snap together. Doesn't seem to be a problem though. The magnets behave themselves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainRocket 527 Posted June 11, 2018 6 hours ago, Mep said: 2mm depth and I can do up to 6mm width. I was worried if you place two troopers next to each other they would just snap together. Doesn't seem to be a problem though. The magnets behave themselves. Yeah I did some 10mm wide and is too much... They can nudge each other when on a slick surface and can snap together when lifting... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chucknuckle 2,811 Posted June 11, 2018 6 hours ago, CaptainRocket said: Yeah I did some 10mm wide and is too much... They can nudge each other when on a slick surface and can snap together when lifting... Yowza, 10mm?! I normally don't go bigger than 3mm, but even 2mm is enough to hold a model in place during transport, provided you don't go shaking the case around. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiraYamatoSF 866 Posted June 12, 2018 Alright I just ordered some magnets, does anyone have any recommendations for a container and sheet metal to glue/tape in? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brightguy 130 Posted June 12, 2018 I haven't tested, but Crabbok on YouTube has a magnetization video using 6x2mm magnets and either sheets or a metal spray that looked legit. Ordered 100 magnets from Amazon at $.10 per that should be arriving tomorrow. Any thin iron based sheet should do. You'll need good snips to cut it to fit depending on your solution, but your local hardware store will be thrilled to hook you up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chucknuckle 2,811 Posted June 12, 2018 http://www.back2base-ix.com/flexible-steel-mag-flex-2pcs-230mm-x-190mm.html Just peel the backing off and stick it straight to the container you're using. No muss, no fuss, you can cut it with scissors, and each A4 sheet is only $4.95 AUD. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainRocket 527 Posted June 12, 2018 21 hours ago, Chucknuckle said: Yowza, 10mm?! I normally don't go bigger than 3mm, but even 2mm is enough to hold a model in place during transport, provided you don't go shaking the case around. Yeah my problem is I had used some magnetic tape instead of steel sheets to make a carrying solution, so I over magnetized the minis... Is now a todo project (fighting with painting and terrain building) to freeze and pry them off and get new magnets... ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
