6mm Forces - Storage and Transport

Well, after a long period of experimentation and testing of various hardware, storage and tackle boxes and bits of tissue and foam I believe I have finally developed the perfect solution for storing and transporting my 6mm forces safely and conveniently.

Eureka.

 

So, how did I do it?

Obtaining the solidly-constructed and square-cornered plastic container was easy. It was also a simple matter to obtain the approximately centimetre-thick foam sections, the felt and the metal bracket sheets, nuts and bolts. Now for the hard part (a little bit harder).

Firstly, the metal sheets – these provide a platform for the storage of magnetized miniatures (all my based stuff such as infantry and artillery as well as aircraft). As you can see I screwed two metal bracket sheets together and added upward-pointing screws at corners and other vulnerable areas to provide overhead protection for the miniatures (prevents 'em from hitting their heads on the plastic box lid or other ceilings).

The foam trays took a bit longer. I used a chisel to cut out neat sections for the vehicles. It is a good idea to use different widths of chisels - fewer strokes = neater edges.

Oh, and before you start chiselling away, you ought to pre-measure and mark out the sections for your vehicles with a felt-tip pen or something. This will ensure accuracy and an efficient use of space.

I gave the cut foam a cardboard backing and reinforced it with cloth or electrical tape. I added small tab-like handles made of tape to make it easier to lift the foam trays out of the box.

Let the glue dry before putting your miniatures in the storage unit.

 

Some closing remarks – If you find you have more magnetic-based units than tanks (like, you’ve modelled the Strelkovy you always wanted to play but never wanted to paint up in 15mm) you can place two metal sheet sections on top of one another in the storage box.

If you’re placing a steel sheet section over the top of a foam tray, throw in a sheet of felt so the tank turrets will not ding against the steel sheet.

It can sometimes be fiddly to get the turrets out of the holes. It might be a good idea to leave a bit of extra foam in the holes to make such smaller items easier to reach and extract.

Alternatively, companies like GHQ and I94/Raiden have 6mm tank storage boxes for sale at a reasonable price. Still, I enjoyed customising my storage option!