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Magnets as articulation points
I saw this on Instructables and thought it might have some applications here as well:
Magnetic action figures Basically, glue small magnets into the ends of separate parts and they serve as a point of articulation. I was also thinking the same technique would work for something like allowing different ordinance loads on aircraft or kitbashing on the fly. And there would be an added advantage that the magnets on a paper model could be completely out of sight. |
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That is a good idea to pursue.
You can get some small rare earth magnets for relatively little cost. I bought 100 Neodymium 1/4" (6mm) diameter by 1/16" (1.5 mm) thick disk magnets for around $5 USD last February.
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They'd work for pivoting engines or fans.
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I use magnets to mount my aircraft to their stands. Makes packing them away much easier. I keep a model at the ticket counter at work. You don't know how many times I had to glue the stand back on it after kids would grab the model. Now with magnets I just throw it back on the stand and it clicks into place.
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Great article! I'm working along the same lines building custom play-sets and displays for action figures using recycled materials, magnets, and custom computer graphics.
Clif |
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Magnets are great for hanging stuff from the ceiling as well. Glue a metal washer (or similar) inside the model, tie a magnet to a string, and you're good to go.
Wayne |
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That's a great idea Wag.
Beard |
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