Pinning the Void Raven Bomber

Being a gamer on a budget is a difficult position because this hobby often necessitates purchasing other materials beyond just buying the models and rule books. Magnetizing is an efficient way to make the most of your models by allowing you to easily switch out weapon options and other war gear. For larger models I find pinning to be an easier and cheaper alternative. All you need is a drill or pin vice, super glue, and paper clips.

 Here I have the Void Lances and Dark Scythes pinned. I drilled them into the weapons with a pin about 3/4 inch long. I have half the pin sticking out to fit into the weapon mount which is also drilled.

 I used a hobby knife to prep the missile pods for drilling. I placed the guide holes in both ends of the pods where they fit into the fuselage.

 After drilling the missile pods, I places them in position on the Void Raven frame to line up the holes and used them as a guide to drill into the bomber's fuselage.

 Here you see the holes properly drilled

 After this I glued the missile pods together. I placed the paper clip pins in. I used the first fitting pin as a measuring reference for the other three. Super glue them in place and there you go!

 Here they are fitting perfectly in place!

Now we have a complete modular Void Raven! Now on to painting. I've still yet to figured out a proper color scheme for my real space raiders.

Lastly, cause I almost forgot, here is the Void mine pinned where it sits into the bomb bay.

 Here are my past pinning projects. Forge World Imperial Navy Lightning with pinned wings, missiles and bombs. Pinning the wings make transport and storage much easier since you don't have to worry about breaking the wings.

 Vulture with my two load out options; Punisher Gatling cannons or four multiple missile pods.

My Valkyrie/Vendetta was my first project of this type. I found that pinning was a superior method, as the magnets you see there allowed the weapons to move a bit too freely for my liking so I pinned them into place. The wings are also magnetized and work well enough without needing to be pinned. I'm sure I'm not the only hobbyist out there to figure this out, but it seemed to be nice enough for a first posting on my blog.