Create reliable contact between a miniature base and a steel tray with a repeatable test process. Choose a suitable magnet, mount it flush and secure, allow the adhesive to cure and test every model before transport.
A good transport system should protect paintwork, make setup faster and adapt when the army changes. A-Case uses adjustable steel trays and a rigid aluminium frame, so magnetised bases can travel upright without being pressed into pre-cut foam.
Create reliable contact between a miniature base and a steel tray with a repeatable test process. Choose a suitable magnet, mount it flush and secure, allow the adhesive to cure and test every model before transport.
Large resin, metal or multipart pieces need adequate magnetic hold and conservative handling.
Thin weapons, cables and aerials benefit from contact-free space around the upper model.
Many similar bases reward regular tray spacing and clear unit grouping.
Reserve practical expansion space without buying around a purely theoretical maximum model count.
Work one test model at a time before repeating the method across the army. Magnet grade, size and quantity must suit the base geometry and model weight.
Dry-fit the magnet and check that it can sit flat
Clean the contact area and use an adhesive suited to both materials
Keep the magnet flush with the lowest point of the base
Let the adhesive cure for the manufacturer’s full stated time
Test upright hold, a gentle tilt and safe removal by the base
Foam protects by touching the miniature. A magnetic system holds the base instead. That distinction matters for raised weapons, banners, wings, aerials and other details that are easy to catch when a model is pushed into a slot. Tray height can also be changed between games instead of committing the collection to one fixed layout.
Separate infantry, cavalry, vehicles and tall models before choosing tray spacing.
Leave useful clearance above the tallest part of each group without wasting the whole case.
The magnet should hold the model during a gentle tilt test; add or reposition it if the base slides.
Close, lift and carry the packed case at home before taking it to an event or airport.
Start with the tallest model and the footprint of the full army - not only the model count. The recommendations below are a starting point; exact capacity depends on base size, pose and tray spacing.
Compact format for skirmish forces, selected teams and smaller collections.
Balanced everyday format for events, local games and carefully planned travel.
Hands-free backpack format for mobile players and larger mixed forces.
The largest format for substantial armies, tall models, vehicles and display pieces.
A modular two-case setup for separating forces, accessories or travel loads.
There is no universal number. It depends on magnet strength and size, base geometry, model weight and leverage. Start conservatively with a test model and increase only after controlled testing.
Use an adhesive that its manufacturer identifies as suitable for the magnet coating and base material. Follow ventilation, handling and curing guidance, and keep small magnets away from children and pets.
Every model placed on a steel tray needs magnetic contact. Use a magnet or magnetic solution suited to the base, model weight and available clearance, and verify the bond before packing.
It can be very effective when each base has a correctly fitted magnet and the case is packed with suitable clearance. Test every model before travel. No transport method prevents every possible impact, so carry and secure the case with care.
Measure the army, choose the case format and build a tray layout that can change with your collection.
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