Wulfebane Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 So with most of GW's newer kits, you have options.. this unit, or that unit? Why not both? Here's how to magnetize the Storm Wolf-Claw. And below are the finished products (paint still WIP; will update when done). Storm Wolf Storm Claw Very happy to say that this chassis is fantastic, and indeed able to be magnetized. I wanted to keep it simple, so didn't pull out the plasticard or drills or anything. I decided I would never not run these without the lascannons, so I didn't bother magnetizing those options. The sponsons are a simple thing, so I didn't show them magnetized (but indeed they are!). The transport door on the front I just trimmed the pegs slightly so I could slide it on and off; no magnet needed. The back door is flippable and doesn't need magnets or glue, the fin will just hide inside the hull when in gunship mode. Below is the positions for the magnets I was able to make work. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 The crossbar is provided by the kit. It's easily inserted and removed from the hull without needing glue or magnets. I glued a bit of sprue on the backside for the magnet I used to have a horizontal angle to rest on. The top piece has two magnets, front and back. The back magnet will be attracted to the one in the following image. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerian Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 ++I have split the tutorial off into its own thread, and provided a link to it within the Space Wolves 'Resources' thread pinned to the top of the forum.++ Valerian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Wolf Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 ...Wish I'd seen this tutorial before I assembled both my kits into one Stormfang and one Stormwolf! Ah well! Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 I made a thread?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune_Priest_Rhapsody Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 And a good one at that!! Nice to see new models and codex bringing you back, Wulfebane!! End of Line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn33r Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Brilliant credit to the fang.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadir Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 I made a thread?? Kind off:) Valerian did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeller Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Finally the Imperials have a transport with a sufficient cargo space. I am sad to see GW reused the LR engine panel though. It was always a pain to fit right and required too much sanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 Have a local tourney approaching and intend to use a few of these, so figured I owed it to the Fang to embrace the thread handed to me. First post updated with tourney-legal paint. Will finish it hopefully this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasswalker Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Great post thanks! I used it to magnatize mine. One thing though, with the stand inserted it hits the rear fin if the back if the rear panel is faced inwards. I just glued mine with the fin pointing outwards and figure it could still lower as a ramp if needed. What was your solution to this issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeletoro Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I just ran into the same problem with my two storm grrrrs and am considering just taking a notch out of both flight stands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 I just ran into the same problem with my two storm grrrrs and am considering just taking a notch out of both flight stands. Oh, sorry.. yeah, this is what I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rift Blade Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Thanks Wulfebane. I gotta remeber this when I finally get mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyemor Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Much better solution for the front ramp than what I came up with, nice one. Mine involved lots of greenstuff in different places. It works but does detract from the inside of the panels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baulder Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Going to attempt this over the weekend so I'll let you know how it goes. Seems pretty straight forward though, thanks again Wulfebane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ragnarok Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I'll try this sometime this weekend or next myself. I'll add my thanks (as well as a few barrels of ale). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rune_Priest_Rhapsody Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I just ran into the same problem with my two storm grrrrs and am considering just taking a notch out of both flight stands. Side note: I love that you call them Storm Grrrr's and will be adopting the moniker myself!! End of Line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeletoro Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Was hoping it would catch on, haha ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baulder Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Sorted, worked a treat. Thanks for the guide. Only made one slight deviation, rather than magnetising the skull section of the main cannon it is possible to just glue this to the cannon. This leaves you with a gap so you can slide the cannon on to the side support bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 Sorted, worked a treat. Thanks for the guide. Only made one slight deviation, rather than magnetising the skull section of the main cannon it is possible to just glue this to the cannon. This leaves you with a gap so you can slide the cannon on to the side support bars. Agreed. I opted not to do this for fear of scraping the paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baulder Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Very true. Should be ok if you're careful, that said I doubt I'll run it as the gunship all that much so this wasn't as big a concern for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnelly Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Hi was just wondering what was the size of the magnets used thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfebane Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 Hi was just wondering what was the size of the magnets used thanks. If I remember correctly, they're 1/8" x 1/16" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldfang Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Planning on unboxing my stormwolf/fang and I'd like to magnetize it. But I can't understand how the TLHellfrost Canon/canopy above the cockpit is magnetized. Could someone explain? Anyway, great tutorial ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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