Army Case - Tutorial

Part One:
What is it?

Ok, so here is a view on my newest creation - I call it "The Bonesingers Pillow"
It is a custom army case designed for a 40k standard base models. Because most of the models have a part of their body, a weapon, something sticking out. I used this problem as an advantage...

Now the Tutorial:

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1. What do we need?
A ABS / PVC / plastic / metal / wooden case
I would go with - the cheapest

The model above is a cool one - it already has some foam - you can use it if you want but, does it work for you? For me it does not...

So next: you need
a utility knife

2 types of foam

The first type should be Thick:

The second type thin:

A specific glue in spray can for fibers and foams...
This is a must... I mean the glue ;)
You can go with a different one, but this one is should be perfect!!! :)
It is often used in cars / for acoustic isolation or in contruction works...

I have a different one, but it looks similar :)
Just watch out: right after using turn it upside down and clean by spraying... until the glue does not come out anymore...
If you do not do it you can look for a new spray cap :) or a new glue...

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Cut as many trays as you need in the size of the case (inside dimensions)
from the thicker ones and thin ones (you can take one extra from the thin ones... for the top... adjust the thickness with the case so the foams fit close...

Now comes the tricky part :) you need a metal pipe of the diameter of a model base and some more... and then you need to sharpen the edge. The easiest way would be to buy a chromed thin-walled pipe for shower curtains...

After sharpening place the cut out foam with the right size (of the case) on something like cork or wood and cut out the holes turning and slightly pressing the pipe. Do not make the holes to close to eachother be reasonable.

After the work is done you should have an almost ready tray...
Now find a place outside or somewhere you can safly spray the glue... (read the safety instructions) WEAR GLOVES then place the thicker tray with holes on something and close the holes with the leftovers from the cutting :) then spray the glue on it.. quite a lot but not too much.. then remove the foam from the holes and carefully place the thin foam on the tray. Then turn it upside down and place on a straight surface make sure it sticks good.. then wait for some time and afterwards you can place it in your case... :) Repeat as many times as you need and TATATA!! You are done... :) But almost.. now the best thing take the utlility knife and make small cuts from the inside of the holes - for the sticking out elements... then mark the elements with a marker to make them comfortable to find...

Look at the pictures below:

And a tray for pole arms and characters - this is more tricky... I just cut it int the thick foam leaving the ground untouched... it is not as easy...

Ok... I hope it is not to chaotic...
If you have any questions need clarification - please ask..