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Title: Tiny Turrets
Post by: fsn on 05 May 2013, 09:13:36 AM
Gentlemen,

As someone who is currently engaged in creating forces for the 1940 campaign, I have come across the problem of tiny turrets.

The Pz I and the A9 both have tiny, tiny, tiny turrets that although beautifully rendered are ... tiny. I have chosen to glue the tiny turret down becuase I'm afraid of losing them.

Anyone else doing this? Is there a better solution? 
Title: Re: Tiny Turrets
Post by: sebigboss79 on 05 May 2013, 09:21:00 AM
I do not have those but would magnetising be an option ? Drill a hole, put 2*1 mm round magnets in each and voila.

For storage you could always put them in plastic bags and store loose...

On the plus side the turrets remain "working" whereas glueing down has the advantage of never getting lost.
Title: Re: Tiny Turrets
Post by: OldenBUA on 05 May 2013, 09:41:53 AM
Many people (myself included) glue all turrets, no matter how big. Using magnets is another popular idea, but I don't know how many people actually do this. Keeping them loose seems less popular.

Turrets, glued or not? (http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,4266.0.html)
Title: Re: Tiny Turrets
Post by: fsn on 05 May 2013, 10:07:26 AM
Bloody hell! You lot have either good memories or better searching skills than I do!
Title: Re: Tiny Turrets
Post by: Steve J on 05 May 2013, 10:20:59 AM
I now glue for sheer ease of storage, as before magnetized turrets always seemed to pop off in transit.
Title: Re: Tiny Turrets
Post by: petercooman on 05 May 2013, 10:40:09 AM
I always glue everythiing in place, better against bent barrels and paint chipping off
Title: Re: Tiny Turrets
Post by: OldenBUA on 05 May 2013, 12:28:50 PM
Quote from: fsn on 05 May 2013, 10:07:26 AM
Bloody hell! You lot have either good memories or better searching skills than I do!

:-B
Title: Re: Tiny Turrets
Post by: Hertsblue on 05 May 2013, 12:42:13 PM
Yep, magnetising is all very well for 15mm vehicles and their large turrets but 10's don't really have the space inside the hulls for 5mm diameter magnets. Not without a lot of risky chopping, at any rate. I don't fix main turrets at all, just leave them loose, but, I hasten to add, only after investing in foam-lined carrying cases.
Title: Re: Tiny Turrets
Post by: Sandinista on 05 May 2013, 02:11:47 PM
Glue it all down  :)
Title: Re: Tiny Turrets
Post by: sebigboss79 on 05 May 2013, 02:25:36 PM
Quote from: Hertsblue on 05 May 2013, 12:42:13 PM
Yep, magnetising is all very well for 15mm vehicles and their large turrets but 10's don't really have the space inside the hulls for 5mm diameter magnets. Not without a lot of risky chopping, at any rate. I don't fix main turrets at all, just leave them loose, but, I hasten to add, only after investing in foam-lined carrying cases.

I use 2 by 1 mms ;)
Title: Re: Tiny Turrets
Post by: Lord Kermit of Birkenhead on 05 May 2013, 03:47:54 PM
I'd glue them.....
Title: Re: Tiny Turrets
Post by: GordonY on 05 May 2013, 10:40:28 PM
Superglue is your friend/
Title: Re: Tiny Turrets
Post by: nikharwood on 06 May 2013, 07:36:24 AM
Yep - glue 'em...and retain your sanity  8)
Title: Re: Tiny Turrets
Post by: Hertsblue on 14 May 2013, 09:12:21 AM
Quote from: nikharwood on 06 May 2013, 07:36:24 AM
Yep - glue 'em...and retain your sanity  8)

Not to mention your turrets.