January 20, 2025
Description
NOTE: This is only a remixed bottom piece of the 59 HP Monster Standee Base. It is specifically a modification of the V12 variant, though it might or might not work with older variants. The remaining pieces that need to be print may be found here: https://www.printables.com/model/470364-frosthaven-monster-standee-base-59-hp-gloomhavenbo
While printing the brilliant 59 HP dials for my copies of Gloomhaven and Frosthaven, I realized there was plenty of room in the base for a magnet, so I threw one in there.
Why magnets, you ask? Counterpoint you might not have considered: Why not magnets?
Mostly, actually, it was because I have a few ideas on how to store the bases (e.g. metallic sheet that they can stick to) and ways that they can be accessorized or augmented (e.g. magnetic, translucent pedestal to indicate a flying monster). I'll try to build those out, but in the meantime, hey, might as well throw some cheap little magnets in there just in case.
This specifically supports 5mm x 2mm magnets, which seem to have an actual size of 5mm x 1.75mm.
To print, I'd recommend a 0.2mm nozzle (0.4mm may work, but it's not what I've tried) and setting print order to either outer-inner or inner-outer-inner to ensure better dimensional accuracy. Set a pause on the layer that is going to cover the magnet hole, insert the magnet, and resume printing.
Be sure to orient the magnets in a consistent direction! I'd recommend grabbing a small fridge magnet and sticking your stack of 5mm x 2mm magnets to it, then using that to insert them one at a time into the magnet holes. That way you'll always be sure you're putting them in the same way every time.
License:
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