tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post3640896850678297132..comments2024-03-19T20:31:36.080-07:00Comments on Sean's Wargames Corner: My magnetic transport system needs some workSeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-53974595050214212472016-10-10T06:41:14.323-07:002016-10-10T06:41:14.323-07:00The best transport i've used was a battlefoam ...The best transport i've used was a battlefoam case and I strapped it into my checked bag when I flew to Games Day in Chicago one year. I tried using the magnetic transport when I drove to Maryland in July and ended up having to do some repairs. I think the magnetic tray/tub system is great for storage at home and for mvoing stuff around a gaming hall but terrible for transport. I bought some "Dave's Baggage Train" just to test it out and I like it, but i'm sticking to foam for transporting larger unbalanced models. I think magnets would work great for plastics.... but plastics are for degenerates.Bulldoglopezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07737797794862661076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-53194828793444638582016-10-08T05:40:41.539-07:002016-10-08T05:40:41.539-07:00Hi Simon, yeah there's a lot of magnets in the...Hi Simon, yeah there's a lot of magnets in thee already. I'll keep everyone posted on how I try to solve this issue.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-33478785849037517722016-10-08T00:47:33.805-07:002016-10-08T00:47:33.805-07:00Ouch! No idea what to suggest tbh not something i&...Ouch! No idea what to suggest tbh not something i've dabbled with i'm sure you'll figure it out. Perhaps add some metal strip to the bases or something or maybe those magnetics sheets you can buy trimmed down.Simon Quinton https://www.blogger.com/profile/18001946192905517180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-23733968052326795642016-10-07T16:01:50.061-07:002016-10-07T16:01:50.061-07:00Thanks Dai, you got that right. But as everyone ha...Thanks Dai, you got that right. But as everyone has said, it could've been worse.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-57056581253472261512016-10-07T15:35:45.500-07:002016-10-07T15:35:45.500-07:00Good gawds what a nightmare! All the time and effo...Good gawds what a nightmare! All the time and effort just to get dinged to bollocks by misfortune. :(<br /><br />Glad it wasn't worse though. Daihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04978439841611727387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-67157948340451045342016-10-07T08:20:10.554-07:002016-10-07T08:20:10.554-07:00Hi Gordon, thanks. Yeah. The only only thing that ...Hi Gordon, thanks. Yeah. The only only thing that makes up for it is how much fun I had actually playing with my figures.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-53471415887242420122016-10-07T08:19:13.121-07:002016-10-07T08:19:13.121-07:00Hi Joe, yes foam and bubble wrap. I did have an id...Hi Joe, yes foam and bubble wrap. I did have an idea for making magnetized foam dividers. I will share my experiments.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-1254503486788080692016-10-07T08:18:00.544-07:002016-10-07T08:18:00.544-07:00Thanks Millsy, most things are just superficial pa...Thanks Millsy, most things are just superficial paint chips. The hardest part is remembering what paints I used, since my paint notebook is next to non existent. If you have any tips for re-attaching the plastic Orc arms I'd love to hear them. A combnation of tension and the fiddly bits on his cloak are the only things holding them on.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-41909125659128866802016-10-07T08:13:52.184-07:002016-10-07T08:13:52.184-07:00Hi Hugh, thanks. Gorbut the Mighty (Army Standard ...Hi Hugh, thanks. Gorbut the Mighty (Army Standard Bearer) is a newer GW plastic and he is the most difficult to pack with his bits and bobs all going in different directions. I'm not quite sure how to effect a repair on his arms. I do have an idea for using some kind of "board" rubber banded in place over each tray. I need to work out a design.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-90752516890909123702016-10-07T08:10:10.135-07:002016-10-07T08:10:10.135-07:00Hi Ray, you're right. It's never pleasant ...Hi Ray, you're right. It's never pleasant to see your miniatures all in a jumble.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-84599176653004134442016-10-07T08:09:29.830-07:002016-10-07T08:09:29.830-07:00Hi Michael, yes it could have been a lot worse. So...Hi Michael, yes it could have been a lot worse. Some of the figures just have a very minor chip on their base.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-7490175516358658832016-10-07T08:08:35.300-07:002016-10-07T08:08:35.300-07:00Hi Simon. Foam may be the future. I'm going to...Hi Simon. Foam may be the future. I'm going to use bits of foam I have on hand to retrofit this system. If I can't get it sorted, then foam only.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-71139302966246078662016-10-07T08:06:34.452-07:002016-10-07T08:06:34.452-07:00Hi Anthony, foam is the safest but I'm taking ...Hi Anthony, foam is the safest but I'm taking one for the team and trying some alternatives. During the weekend we discussed using chunks of foam and I'll be outline my modifications.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-50437436432596429092016-10-07T05:16:43.792-07:002016-10-07T05:16:43.792-07:00Eek! Nightmare. Just glad it wasn't any worse....Eek! Nightmare. Just glad it wasn't any worse.Mallius Vanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11017597212038657943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-46086106607150836292016-10-07T04:59:33.252-07:002016-10-07T04:59:33.252-07:00That is the worst! Even with foam trays I sometime...That is the worst! Even with foam trays I sometimes break models due to just getting stuck in foam.<br />I would suggest filling some of the extra space with foam pieces though. Find some of the spiky foam and fit it to the lid, that way it presses down on the models and holds them in place. Or chunks of foam glued to magnets that you can place around things like the trollsJoe Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580338400200714419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-7845566407668965902016-10-07T03:53:07.702-07:002016-10-07T03:53:07.702-07:00Yikes! A sorry state and no mistake mate. Hopefull...Yikes! A sorry state and no mistake mate. Hopefully nothing is beyond repair.Millsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580692168847505881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-64152161616422996562016-10-07T02:48:24.072-07:002016-10-07T02:48:24.072-07:00Ouch! I think you're on the right lines: pack...Ouch! I think you're on the right lines: pack everything tightly! (As an aside, that's one reason why I don't like some of the newer GW stuff: the models have too many fragile-looking bits sticking out in all directions).<br /><br />Plastic peanuts as filler is flexible and cheap, but I'm always afraid of losing a model in such a "lucky dip" system. You might gain inspiration from an old article of mine (http://colgar6.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/boxing-miniatures.html). If I were travelling with these then I think I'd put another, tight layer of foam on top of the models and secure the box lid properly (heavy rubber bands?)... Colgar6https://www.blogger.com/profile/07636662295301222390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-3065785969999969902016-10-06T23:39:08.527-07:002016-10-06T23:39:08.527-07:00Oh no!! Its heart-breaking to see Sean!Oh no!! Its heart-breaking to see Sean!Ray Rousellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07352596392520905197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-68779777950580053432016-10-06T22:13:42.847-07:002016-10-06T22:13:42.847-07:00Ouch, but I guess it could have been a lot worse. ...Ouch, but I guess it could have been a lot worse. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-8194375676099785992016-10-06T21:57:12.138-07:002016-10-06T21:57:12.138-07:00I hate slotta bases. I think a foam based case is ...I hate slotta bases. I think a foam based case is they way forward for you.Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03791963346486185268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-39676314777005467592016-10-06T18:21:41.910-07:002016-10-06T18:21:41.910-07:00*banes not names*banes not namesAnthony Bohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00430040709125380015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802656816793750482.post-91235736341014937542016-10-06T18:21:08.547-07:002016-10-06T18:21:08.547-07:00Miniature transportation must be one of the names ...Miniature transportation must be one of the names of the wargamer. Alas I have no better solution. I, too, am a fan of the magnetic system, although I would opt for foam if I was boarding a plane (make some sort of custom case, perhaps?)Anthony Bohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00430040709125380015noreply@blogger.com