Love or hate the GW Suppressor and Kharadon Overlord flying stand stems? Here’s how to magnetize them to models super fast and easy!
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How to Magnetize The New GW Flying Stand Stems
The first step is going to be to remove the nub and drill the hole. Take a 1/8 inch drill bit and drill straight into the backpack
The second step is to magnetize the flight stands. Slice off the “C” shape on the end of the stand and then glue down a 1/8 x 1/16″ magnet. It is okay to use a little bit extra glue here, just be sure that you match the polarization of the magnets as you glue them down!
Step three is magnetizing the mini. Once again make sure you use enough glue and keep the polarization correct to the magnets on your stands. You can also use some green stuff or plastic putty to help smooth out any gaps in the backpack, etc.
Step four is crucial. Be sure to reinforce the magnet and flight stand connection. Rob uses Plastic Putty here and highly recommends it. Be sure to let it completely dry before moving on.
Step five is the final step. Now you can make sure the polarity is correct and place the model on the stand. Assume all is well you should take some sandpaper to the putty to make sure it will take paint correctly when the time comes. Rob prefers to paint his flying stands, so after sanding down the putty, he’ll primer the stands black to be less noticeable.
And that does it for this one! Be sure to watch the video below for Rob’s full breakdown! Patreon supporters of Spikey Bits get models like this each month shipped to them.
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