DIY Magnetic Transport/Storage Trays

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Here's a guide on building some magnetic transport trays from scratch, using a minimum of tools. These are cheap and readily modular, can be used as a storage system at home, and don't require a separate pre-deployment tray. For mass-battle games like 40K or Age of Sigmar, you can stack the bins as needed, while for skirmish systems like Warmachine, Infinity, or Kill Team, you can likely fit all the models you need into a single bin.

How secure the models are to the bins depends entirely on what magnets you use on their bases, so feel free to adjust my recommendations to suit your personal preference.

Materials needed:
-Sterilite plastic storage bin
-22ga steel sheet, 12" x 12"
-4x 1/8" x 1/4" rivets

Tools needed:
-Right-cut (or left-cut) tin snips
-Hand riveter
-Drill (w/ 1/8" drill bit)

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This is great stuff. As another container option: I use tin lunch boxes that are themed. For example I keep my Malifaux Bandit models in a John Wayne lunch box and my Genestealer Cult split between in a “They Live” box and a “Mars Attacks” lunch box. You can even stick models to the lid and sides of the box without them shifting so one lunch box’s holds many models.

danlopretto

I use cookie sheets from the dollar store or used baking sheets from the Salvation Army store. Very affordable and easy to cut to size.

jerryriner

I was looking for the perfect way to attach the sheet metal to the bottom of the box because glues and tapes failed me. Rivets are the perfect solution. Thanks!

mcvolta

Thanks a lot for your videos. I just got into Warhammer 40k and your coconut crabs inspired me for my first army.

thingthing

omg this paint scheme all squaded up is awesome !
im getting ready to start my mantis shrimp schemed army.

supertaco

I use industrial strength Velcro in strips instead of Rivets. Saves on the tool cost. Only need 2 strips, I get about 4-5 cases per pack. Also, roofing Tin or Air Duct sheet metal is cheaper than the steal gauge stuff.

benhadaway

You could also use a baking tray and glue wooden towers on it to make stackable trays for smaller models, you could probably get 2 to 3 layers in that way

OverLord

You can also use a baking sheet for a little less expense. Cutting the rim is the hard part.

Wildchevy

Excellent idea, riveting the sheet to the bottom of the container!

kurogiza

Thanks for the riveter idea, but I feel like it needs to be mentioned that people trying this should also be wearing durable gloves during the steel cutting portion. Those sheets can slice the bejeezus out of you if you're not absolutely careful.

orlandorosas

your videos are very inspiring, simple to follow and with great results! Thanks for your service to the community

DailyDoseDoctorDave

I wish I had just watched this before I tried to find a glue that adheres to polypropylene. Rivets are an elegant and inexpensive solution.

mrmaat

You tease me again, I need a showcase for those renegades.

HyTechTurte

As a Nid collector/player, I dig this. Thanks!

EngineerJeff

I use these totes as well, but i use refrigerator magnet rolls from hobby lobby or Micheals. I have a hard time with adhesion of the sheet to the smooth plastic of the tub so i think i will be switching to your solution.

TheSpazztech