Weird one coming up: does anyone know what a Tiger II weighs?  I need to know to choose magnets.  Don't want parts falling off.

Approx 72 metric tonnes 

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Should have seen that one coming I guess

That means I need the 75 cm x 150 cm x 75 cm Neodymium magnet.

I'll see if Dave's got one on his desk, and then I'll have to bring it home and put it on my digital scales.

I have one that weighs 89 grams, inluding base (3 grams) and flocking... Hope that helps.

Quote from: OldenBUA on 15 December 2010, 08:14:21 AM
I have one that weighs 89 grams, inluding base (3 grams) and flocking... Hope that helps.

That saves me a job!

Thanks a lot, that answers the question!  I'm looking at what size of Neodymium magnet(s) I need to drill holes for in the bottom of the tracks in order to have magnetic-storable tanks without needing to base them.  With that kind of weight its not looking good, I might have to find another way, cause if I have to put 4 minimagnets in every tank it's gonna get expensive.

From what I've read, even the small magnets (3mm diameter) should have enough strength? The one in the link is rated for 210 grams, and should fit on the underside of the hull, between the tracks? Yes, it would be visible, I guess, but only if you look real close.

http://www.supermagnete.nl/eng/S-03-01-N

As an alternative, just ask Leon to do some experiments to come up with casting metal that can be magnetized...

Good grade 3 mm will work indeed, I have 2x1 mm coz the missus works for a magnet-y company.  I'll have to check whether they do those as well.  I have a supplier in China that my company uses, but there I have to buy per 10000 pieces minimum since we don't use that particular format -or any miniformat - for our production.  Mind you, they're bloody cheap that way.

Ah! Building a better life with office supplies.

Maybe you could just order 10000 of the little buggers from China, and file it under 'research'? Perhaps you will even find a use for them, and save the company big money. 

Legal Notice: When parts start falling off from your companies products, don't blame me!

Quote from: OldenBUA on 16 December 2010, 08:08:39 AM
As an alternative, just ask Leon to do some experiments to come up with casting metal that can be magnetized...

Hmmm... a magnetic alloy....

Quote from: Pruneau on 16 December 2010, 08:31:39 AM
...but there I have to buy per 10000 pieces minimum...

You'll need a lot of new tanks to go with those...   

Could you sell them to other gamers?

Thing is (the little snake under the grass) that although the magnets cost about 1/10th of the cheapest price I could find in Europe (for 100 pcs), the delivery cost is 76$, and there might just be a bit of customs to add to that as well.  But if there are a lot of people looking for 1000 of the little magnets, I wouldn't mind setting it up.  I have a quote that remains valid for 9 more days   Or maybe I have to start a small company.  I'll call it "Fatal Attraction Inc" 

Quote from: Pruneau on 16 December 2010, 02:47:47 PM
Thing is (the little snake under the grass) that although the magnets cost about 1/10th of the cheapest price I could find in Europe (for 100 pcs), the delivery cost is 76$, and there might just be a bit of customs to add to that as well.  But if there are a lot of people looking for 1000 of the little magnets, I wouldn't mind setting it up.  I have a quote that remains valid for 9 more days  Or maybe I have to start a small company.  I'll call it "Fatal Attraction Inc"  

I have seen them on a couple of tradestands at the shows, usually packaged up in bulk, 25's, 50's, etc.  I don't know how many they sell, but it must be enough to warrant taking them to the show?

You could sell them to teenagers and city bankers as 'Mobile Anti-Gravity Attachment Devices'.  They stick one to their mobile phones, and one to the side of their face, and hey presto, instant hands free kit.

Are tooth fillings magnetizable? 

I've read somewhere that people use them to fix the turrets to the hull. Drill some holes, put one in the turret and one in the hull, and presto, the turret can revolve, but won't fall off. Who knows, may even help with transporting them, just stick em to the lid of the box!

Go on then Leon, you know you want some for your MiniBits... You can always create some demand using sly marketing techniques, like selling pre-packaged 'DeLuxe' AFV's with revolving turrets...