Here is how to magnetize the Warhammer 40k Chaos Knights Desecrator model and future-proof it against upcoming changes!
Rob is back magnetizing one of the best miniature kits out there, the Knight Desecrator. He’ll see what it takes to get it ready for the tabletop and, of course, how to future-proof yours!
We are going to show you everything, including the sprues, bits, and, of course, the size. That way, you can decide if this is worth your hard-earned hobby dollars.
Future Proof Your Minis: How to Magnetize Chaos Knights Desecrator
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Since we’ll be using a ton of magnets, everything Rob is using comes from the Magnet Baron, as they have pre-made magnetization kits for projects like this. Use coupon code Spikey10off to get 10% off your next order with them!
Obviously, magnets for this Chaos Knights will be extremely useful for changing your army lists between not just games but new codex books and editions of the rules.
The Knight Decorator/Rampager comes with 119 new bits for the glory of Chaos and includes a brand new Chaos Knight transfer sheet. It features iconography for Houses Lucaris, Herpetrax, and Khymere, as well as a massive variety of Chaos runes and markings.
But you’re here to learn how to magnetize the dude, not talk about how he’s thrown on a sprue. So here’s what you need to do to future-proof this bad boy.
Chaos Knights Desecrator Instructions
There are a few things to watch out for in the instructions. The weapon options in the top right here will decide which version of the Knight you choose. However, they can all be magnetized. You’ll need some 1/4″ and 5/16″ magnets for the arm bits; that way, you can change out the weapons.
The only other things to watch out for in the instructions are the top carapace and the smoke stacks. Rob wants to magnetize the whole thing, and they want you to attach the carapace to the shoulder plates, but we’ll avoid that if we can.
Magnetizing the Knight
First, you’ll want to magnetize the waist and torso. This doesn’t do anything for changing wargear, but it makes your life so much easier if you’re transporting it. The magnets used here were 1/2″ diameter, but that’s only because Rob ran out of the magnets he recommends.
Typically, he uses 5/16″ x 1/16″ magnets for the waist and torso.
For the torso, you might have to make some framework either with a sprue bit and some plastic putty or Greenstuff. Either way, you’ll want to block off the hole and ensure the magnet is secured to whatever sealer you use on the inside of the torso so it does not pop out into the sealed-up body cavity.
For the elbow magnets, which are probably the most essential part of future-proofing the model, you’ll want to use two 1/4″ x 1/16″ magnets in the top segment of the arm (because the glue point is recessed in) and one 5/16 x 1/16″ magnet in the arm bit.
For the actual hands/weapons, you could use some small magnets to magnetize them for movement only, but Rob didn’t think it was super worth it because of the ball joint at the wrist.
If you want to be able to take the top carapace off and on, you will, unfortunately, have to leave the smoke stacks off. However, you could always blue-tac them for games. So make sure the waist magnet (if you use one) is very secure. That way, you dont have to tear apart the smokestacks and/or carapace to get to the inside of the model if the magnet comes loose.
List of Magnets & Tools You’ll Need
- Torso and Waist: 5/16″ x 1/16″
- Elbow Joints: two 1/4″ x 1/16″ magnets
- Weapons/Arms: one 5/16 x 1/16″ magnet for each weapon
Rob uses this Hand Sized Pin Vice and drill bits to get the holes ready to go quickly for all the magnets.
Wowstick Motorized Drill Watch us use at around the 24:00 mark in this video by clicking here.
- Hand Sized Pin Vice For larger projects like Knights, Forge World kits etc.
- Pin Vice For Miniatures We like the army painter one, but there are a ton to choose from
- Drill Bits For Magnets (small quick release) Larger Bits (for vehicles etc.) Quick-release set
- Wowstick Motorized Drill makes pinning and drilling out barrels a breeze and helps with magnetizing miniatures, but you still need a pin vice to bore out pilot holes over 1/8″ in diameter.
- We get all our magnets for hobbying from The Magnet Baron. Use coupon code Spikey10off to get 10% off your next order with them!
Final Thoughts
Overall, this is a pretty easy kit to magnetize; there are just some GOTCHAS to be aware of when building it.
Be sure to watch the video below for all the details!
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About the Author: Wesley Floyd
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About Wesley Floyd: Wes has been in the Warhammer hobby since 2015 and joined the Spikey Bits writing team in 2018. He is known for his satirist takes on trending topics and imaginative yet amazingly affordable hobby solutions to painting Warhammer miniatures.
Imperial fanboy, tabletop fanatic, and the self-proclaimed King of Sprues. He knows for a fact that Mephiston red is the best-tasting paint and is the commission painting equivalent of a Wendy’s 4 for $4. If you like what he writes and want to contact him or have your tabletop minatures painted (to a mostly okayish standard), message him on Instagram.
