I am still working my way through my BLKOUT forces, but there are only so many times I can build and speed paint something before you all lose interest, and I go crazy from typing the same thing over and over.
One technique I did mention in a previous post, but I think should be highlighted, is how to magnetize bases. I have seen multiple techniques for how to accomplish this. You could buy aftermarket bases that have slots for magnets, you can make supports with green stuff, super glue them, use a combo of super glue and baking soda, and I am sure more I have yet to discover.
A technique I found several months ago, that I am quite fond of is the baking sheet/hot glue method. The steps are as follows:
Step 1 – Find a flat (non textured) cookie sheet
Step 2 – Find a sheet of parchment paper
Step 3 – Find a hot glue gun
Step 4 – Get the hot glue gun going, and make sure it is fully warmed up to ensure good glue flow
Step 5 – Place the parchment paper on the cookie sheet
Step 6 – place your bases face-down on the sheet
Step 7 – Place a magnet in the center of each base
Step 8 – Place a generous dollop of hot glue directly on top of the magnet
Step 9 – Flip the base over, and briefly press down in the center of the base (this ensures the magnet pushes down through the glue, instead of pushing the base up and preventing a flush fit)
Step 10 – Let glue cool for 5 minutes
Step 11 – Profit
This technique gives you flush-fit magnets, with a thin layer of hot glue over top ensuring the magnet won’t pull free. It is also easy to keep the magnet in place while waiting for the glue to set, without gluing your fingers to anything, or gluing the base to anything it shouldn’t be. In sum, a win-win-win-win.
-Josh
Original inspiration for this method of magnetization was found here: https://pintureando.com/en/the-definitive-guide-to-magnetize-the-bases-of-your-miniatures/
Iron Dice Gaming 
Looks good, Josh! 🙂 I use round 2mm thick MDF bases, put a piece of self-adhesive magnetic rubber sheet on the bottom and then trim them with a hobby knife. I used to use UK 1p coins (cost 1p!) but have found MDF bases take bumps and scrapes better (although they average out at 5p a base)!
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How do you get a smooth cut, flush to the mdf, using the hobby knife?
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I use a large DIY knife (the type with disposable blades) to trim round first and that gets quite close. Then, holding the base in my left hand, I use a small bladed scalpel (10A) held close to the base and run it round to take off any little bits that are still sticking out. You do need to have sharp blade for this and take care not to get the angle wrong or it can cut the base but I’ve found it works well enough. I hope that sort of makes sense. I’m pretty sure if I tried to video the process for you it’d all go horribly wrong!
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No, that makes sense and sounds pretty slick……but also I likely would have multiple scars as a result haha.
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