How to Build Your Own Custom Miniature Storage Box for Warhammer 40k (WCV 109)

Designing and building your own cheap and easy custom model storage box for Warhammer 40k.
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[@tablegoblin]

I love the project, but I am concerned with the minis scratching each other. I figure that isnt a real issue, but I have metal minis in my armies. What do you use to help with that?

[@WylochsArmory]

Michael Casal most of my Eldar army are metal. They are on loan right now, so not in the video. But I have never had any chipping issues with them either. Nothing moves around really.

[@joeofdoom]

If your really worried about it you can always stick in some tissue paper between each model but its not a huge issue.

[@tablegoblin]

Thank you for the reply, I just figured I would ask.

[@tablegoblin]

Thats a good idea, I will have to try this.

[@3vil3lvis]

I face the same issue, and have been thinking about making beveled rails, glueing those to a sheet of foam core and using the mini's beveled base to hold it between the rails...to remove the mini slide it to the end of the rail.

[@erikkoehler8775]

My wife is going to love this video, and she doesn't even have to watch it

[@GregorifElfeNoir]

I like it, but just 2 things I will do with mine : 1- Borders on the side, since I will use it to carry my minis to other places I dont want them to risk falling off when I take out the tray 2- Some form of handles, just to have a better grip when taking it outside, specially if there are big heavy models

[@HobbySauce]

I wouldn't say this is a perfect solution, but for anyone on a budget -- you no longer have an excuse. Make yourself some half-way proper storage! Thanks again, Wyloch, for all the DIY solutions you bring. You are a master of cardboard.

[@martinsgrinums2644]

I was about to start thinking of making something like this myself. Luckily you did all the work for me.

[@Jedijim252]

Awesome storage solution, buddy...you are a man of sure hands...I would have to go with no open sides or minis would be sliding off everywhere...thanks for the vid...always enjoy seeing what you are doing...all the work you put into them is appreciated...Jim

[@58Kym]

Hot glue a big loop of ribbon on the bottom on the tray on each end. Make it long enough to poke up between the the tray and box side. Use those loops to help pull the tray out, it will be much easier.

[@dylandatta834]

I really like the project and the way you organise the models. I usually just store models in the squad that I bought them in. I've been thinking about a way to store my Dark Angels for a little while now, so thanks for helping :)

[@leslieshafer6343]

Your timing for this video is perfect. I have been assembling the Warhammer 40K miniatures that I have been slowly buying as good deals came along & within the monthly amount I have allocated for said miniatures. So I had started looking for a low cost consolidated way of storing them rather than the numerous small cardboard boxes I have been using. Nothing commercial is going to be cheap or really even cost effective. I had just decided to build my storage boxes & inserts using roughly the same plan as yours. Seeing this has helped me refine a few of my ideas.

[@johnkelley9877]

That is a really neat and useful tutorial! Thanks for sharing this.

[@coldwind]

Great video. I could see this working well for square sections of terrain as well.

[@PavelBerlin]

Great one. I've got about 200+ minis lying around in platic bags and random boxes. Gotta find me some boxed now.

[@goretoriumgaming8600]

I absolutely love this idea

[@MrUltimategamer44]

love the idea. this is exactly the kinda model movable storage I was looking for that's practical but cheap. Love the galaxy like effect on some of the necrons also.

[@michaelcaley1359]

I have a few sets on the "battle foam" cases but I'm really liking the ease of customization with your set up. Great vid, you just got a new sub 👍

[@davethepak]

As do I. I just make my cardboard trays the same size as the battlefoam trays - that way they are all interchangeable in boxes. Also, you can get the moving boxes from lowes or homedept (if in usa) and they are the perfect size for the foam trays.

[@scottywan82]

This is genius! I am going to start working on this today!

[@danielmeyer8650]

Excellent timing! I've been trying to come up with a cheaper solution to plastic cases.

[@kosachilles2504]

Great idea! Thanks for the video man!

[@StevesSmallWorld]

Nice compact storage , most of my / the boys stuff is in a glass cabinet and I pin a foam core inlay inside a box to transport them but as the army's get bigger I can see me going this way. I used a box folder and did a cardboard grid to hold my moria goblins and troll years ago and is still going strong.

[@gcs79]

Helpful and useful as always.

[@MrRiskRunner]

Great video might have to give this a try

[@lordinicus]

Thank you for this idea!

[@donald7216]

Perfect thanks for this I have a box just littered with models right now

[@GeneralKetchup57]

Very cool & nice idea. Really liked the art you added to the first box. You should do a video on making those:)

[@WylochsArmory]

Oh, that's just a google image search, then print, then cut out.

[@earlteagrey]

Great vid. I use bankers boxes from Costco which are sturdy and adds some uniformity for storage. Nice tutorial!

[@WylochsArmory]

Thx!

[@JimmyDeeola]

I will use this! And maybe add some foamsheets on the inside. I have some laying around :)

[@kengeerts1406]

I just finished making my own custom box for my death guard. Your video inspired me and it was perfect. Thank you. I would suggest that people use banker boxes, those boxes you use to store files. My reasoning is rhey are structurally sound and all pretty uniform in size for easy stacking.

[@kharnethebetrayer4125]

Great idea.i think i might have to do that myself😁great vid again dude

[@danbuccini5659]

Glue ribbon across the bottom of the layers with a few inches to wrap over to the top for a pull handle.

[@KarasSteiger]

Awesome, thanks! I just started with KillTeam and I was looking for an easy and flexible solution to store my new minis (usually I have detachable paper minis for my RPG's).

[@8soulwolf682]

Those mini’s are beautiful

[@WylochsArmory]

Thx!

[@jkason2010]

Good project for someone with a lot of models. I was thinking - you can make it easier to remove the trays by attaching fishing line or beading string to the corners of the trays. Two lengths, from corner to corner, with some slack to make it easy to lift (for each removable layer) should do the trick.

[@GeneralKetchup57]

jkason2010 I use 3/4”-1” ribbons. Old Gen Con lanyards Work Great and look cool

[@savagepatty]

Good ideas, I would also add magnets to the braces of the minis and the trays to stop them moving and getting damaged

[@MajinVegeto89]

I love it! I'm gonna make a box just like it

[@thebestplaguemarine3130]

I like your choice of chapter

[@MirrooCamilo]

it is soooo simple :) thanks for sharing!

[@rafaelrios7984]

Very nice! New sub!

[@BEERANID40k]

Great idea! I might just get my mess cleaned up lol. Also, those nids look great -- any chance you could share your process on how you painted them up? Much appreciated!

[@UlshaRS]

Add on option. For the trays with short models add a strip of rayon ribbon to the bottom of the tray of the long ends on the end to provide a light, thin handle to the ends so you reduce damage to the dividers and lessen spillage chance while inserting and removing trays.

[@davethepak]

Thanks for the video. I HATE STORING STEALERS! They are arms and claws everywhere! In fact, after building a few more in recent years, I have re-modeled the arms to be closer to the bodies - no, not quite as cool - but more functional in storage AND on the table. (hormagants are trouble too). Thanks for the vid.

[@drOffset]

Great work

[@Memoriesofwe]

This is excellent it is giving me a ton of ideas. I also think if you travel a lot you could put a very thin piece of steel under each layer and magnetize the minis so they dont slide around. Would add to the weight but if you travel back and forth to the flgs then it may make you feel safer.

[@WylochsArmory]

You could, but if a row is full, then the models have no where to move anyway. And if not full, only one model MIGHT fall over at worst. That's my experience with it over the past couple years.

[@GazpachoTabletop]

great video. Although I was nearly sick watching a left hander at work ☺

[@VikingFyre]

If I wasn’t in the middle of 8 projects I’d jump on making this

[@Pintroll300]

I’ve been itching to do something similar to this for my army’s lately - though instead of a cardboard exterior I might use timber instead just so I can make multiple crates that can lock together as needed

[@MrWhite5150Duke]

Excellent!

[@darkzomb]

Fun video, I have used your techniques on some of the few builds I have done. I used your early paper mini video to make practically everything. it works well for me. I store the 30mm fairly easily in boxes with slitted floor mat foam. it works really well! Since I leave the 1" washers unpainted. I do have a problem storing larger figures, large or huge creatures, mainly they are just sitting in a box. Those I do base on foam core and add sand/paint for texture. Any thoughts or better organization?

[@rumleech]

Adapted this for my D&D minis. I don't drive and these boxes are too large for public transport, but as I don't need to transport whole armies I've bought two box files cheap, ripped out the spring clip and put a blob of glue on anything hard and sharp, then glued the dividers straight into the box files without the extra layers of card/foam board and they work brilliantly.

[@vinoup1]

New idea for wall tile clip on features. Clip on half pillars,to add interest to plain rooms.

[@Plokman040]

Gonna adapt this for my pigment storage box, I make my own for any resin.

[@ShinobiAlphaOG]

Hot glue some skewers on the corners to you can use those to pull out the different trays. Just a thought

[@blda576]

I just discovered these videos and they're amazing! What would help is if you listed all components that you use at the beginning of each video (Or the end... or in description). That way I can have everything I will need out and ready. Otherwise, GREAT videos!

[@joelflowers4702]

Excellent and affordable idea.Don't do warhammer but I wargame in the 18th century so my french army would have a fleur de loise

[@michaelbaker1508]

And you just solved my problem with moving any of my three armies when im not hosting

[@davidsanders6052]

I just built a tile box the other day after seeing your box

[@JoeXTheXJuggalo1]

Interesting system. I do like my set up and may use some of this into my 40k miniatures storage or at least for transport. Main thing I would do is change it up and actually put side walls. Main thing for me wanting to put side walls is every time you picked up those trays I can visually see miniatures falling off the edge if you don't have the tray properly balanced. Also for structureal support of the whole tray. Seeing cardboard or foam board is not exactly full on sturdy I can see over time they will get weaker. So to keep the price low I rather use a tiny bit of edge space and put side walls all around it so I don't have to make another one when the old one starts to wear out. Also I would put toothpicks through the bottom of the base of the tray up inside the walls for extra support.

[@robertyamamoto5746]

should think about selling these! so hard to find cheap alternatives to transporting armies and if you widely undercut GW and other expensive brands people will buy it! maybe charge more for the army specific art! Thanks for the vid!

[@x.a.2758]

Two additional tips for crafting with corrugated cardboard: - If you're making smaller compartments on the bottom layer, like the ones for the tanks, you can get some additional sturdiness for the short sections of cardboard. Instead of using standard corrugated cardboard, glue two layers of single corrugated cardboard together in a 90 degree angle. If you have some really big boxes of cardboard (furniture packaging or something), you should absolutely go the extra mile to reinforce each side of your container in the same fashion. That way your miniatures will be safe even if you a accidentally drop a small person on it. - Cover the cardboard in gift wrapping paper. This way it looks much nicer, especially if it fits your color scheme. Alternatively, print some terrain or metal texture with a laser printer and use that.

[@LordEvilmancer]

I've tried making trays like this based on a previous video and leaving it in the trunk of my car, the boiling texan hellscape melted the hot glue. I've found masking tape works, even if its not as good looking

[@MurderHoboRPG]

Super dope. Im sick of stacking tackle boxes to the ceiling

[@jaysheeler2179]

This video earned you a sub! I was gonna put magnets on the bottom of my bases and put tin sheets in a tub but this is gonna be way cheaper! Thank you for sharing!

[@alexknight355]

Hey Wyloch I'm going to be getting a 3d printer soon so I can get your true tiles but I was wondering what you used in the Chasm expansion photos to cover the openlock base

[@WylochsArmory]

Those pics were before we adopted and backfitted OpenLOCK

[@jeffrey_141]

Was looking for an cheaper way to transport everything than the boxes GW sells and this looks amazing. But you mention foam board and corrugated cardboard. Which, in your opinion, works better? Foam board i think looks sturdier but have read some comments here that cardboard sticks better because the glue sucks into the holes in the cardboard.

[@Gamarishi]

That's a great solution, do you store your tiles in a similar way? I would like to see how you store some of the big stuff you build

[@WylochsArmory]

Watch my episode called "Julinda's Gauntlet". I show my tile storage system there. It is the same concept.

[@Gamarishi]

Wyloch's Armory just saw it, thank you! And i have to say the dungeon concept is awesome

[@mattygee37]

Apply magnetic strips and glue a magnet on each base would make this much more efficient carry case

[@WylochsArmory]

No, that would decrease efficiency by taking up extra room and requiring extra work and extra money. The whole point is that you don't need things like individual cells for each model, or magnets, to keep the models from moving around in the box.

[@darthdeadpool9802]

Could you do a video on a custom tray for Tyranids please never mind

[@Grubnar]

I can't help but think that not having any "walls" on the edges, means that some of the models risk falling off when you list it out of the box. Have you had any terrible accidents yet? Aside from that, brilliant solution!

[@WylochsArmory]

Nope, I just go slow. Sure-handed, I guess.

[@andyp2004]

do you have a list available for the space marine army?

[@cronlv16]

Im in the process of magnetizing my infantry core, and that means a handfull of loose arms that will be fully painted, any storage recommendations for my forbidden armory?

[@davethepak]

in one of the storage places, put in some metal strips, and attached the accessories to them. If not that, just get some small metal boxes (Altoids mint tins work great) and put those in for the magnetized bits.

[@1nfty-]

Bro i think i love you

[@MLaak86]

Wonder if I could do something similar to this with plywood...

[@deende79]

Somehow i don't believe that they will stay unscratched after some time. I use similar way to store my miniatures but i use foam how you use cardboard . It did provide great and you can store them in that way and never did have problems with BA , 40K or FB armies .

[@WylochsArmory]

deende79 Two years, five armies, metal and plastic, no chipping yet...

[@tsundre]

Have you thought of putting felt on the cells

[@WylochsArmory]

tsundre Yes, but didnt find a reason for it. I have had no issues with paint chipping, durability, etc

[@donald7216]

Do you travel with these boxes often or do they stay at home most of the time

[@WylochsArmory]

Both

[@GazpachoTabletop]

Oh and subscribed too

[@jackhartford521]

Lol 🎶First you get a box🎶

[@nickrafuse984]

Just got done watching this, then searched your channel for an updated video in case you'd changed. Is this still your method for transporting and storing your Minis? and... if so, are you able to explain why you've stuck with this vs the foam or magnetized solutions I see everywhere else? I know there's a big price advantage. box + spare cardboard is super cheap and easy but is there more ?

[@WylochsArmory]

Nah, nothing more. It's economical and as my collection expands I don't feel bad about throwing it away and making a new one.

[@nickrafuse984]

@@WylochsArmory that's fair. and I'm guessing no issues with paint either. I've been stressing about what I'll do for my complicated and pokey tyranids, but yours seem to be just fine. I think you've solved my problem

[@snarkymcsnarkface1863]

Ok... but is that how you weekly/game day transport them as Well? Or just store them

[@WylochsArmory]

its how I travel too. I find a good place in the car to wedge the box, or seat belt it in place. So despite being in a moving car it really makes no difference.

[@yaboyzzz9098]

Was wondering if you could make this more portable? Any suggestions

[@WylochsArmory]

Hmmm, not sure what you mean, they are already portable. I just put the box in my car and go.

[@yaboyzzz9098]

Usually get to my friends house by public transport, was thinking how I could attach a handle.

[@primafacie5029]

32mm for space marines these days but great video

[@RupertFoulmouth]

Surprised you did not use cross bars for the infantry. They would prevent minis rubbing and provive more structural support.

[@WylochsArmory]

RupertFoulmouth As I said several times in the video, the whole point is that by NOT using dividers you can pack a LOT more models together. I have never had any issues with rubbing, paint chipping, etc, including my metal models.

[@TheAethelwulf1972]

What size box would you recommend for a tau kill team roster?

[@WylochsArmory]

Hmm, I'm not familiar with kill team, so I do not know.

[@TheAethelwulf1972]

Wyloch's Armory kill team is skirmish battles... 100 points minimum 3 models, max 20. Also, where do you get your double corrugated cardboard?

[@GothicKittyMadness]

The Metric System.... AKA The Right one!

[@julio9901]

3:51 What measures is that box?

[@JarottM]

what keeps the models from shifting to crash into each other by sliding down the channel?

[@WylochsArmory]

Packing them together so theres no room for them to slide

[@millsvalleycrafts]

What brand is the ruler you are using with all the holes?

[@WylochsArmory]

I'm sorry, I don't know. It was my mom's when she was in college.

[@millsvalleycrafts]

Bummer, guess I'll have to make one. Not to worry, that may actually be better. I'll use styrene and can lay out rows of different spacing for different scales. Mostly for fencing and such.

[@TheAethelwulf1972]

Have you made a video yet showing the various tools you use? If not would you please make such a video? I am interested to know at least what manner of glue gun you use to hot glue foam board...

[@WylochsArmory]

The brand is ccbetter. I dont have a single video but I always talk about what materials I'm using. And my Amazon affiliate storefront has recommended products that I use.

[@marks4982]

I know I'm years late, but how is this for putting in your car and driving to my friendly local game store?

[@dluff]

Big fan of hot glue, just be careful, hot!

[@dustinmccollum7196]

Where do ya'll find double corrugated cardboard. I haven't been able to find any. I just take two cardboard pieces and glue them together.

[@WylochsArmory]

Just saved from random packaging. Foam board works fine too.

[@danielmeyer8650]

If you don’t have easy access to used boxes, you can buy double corrugated boxes at home DIY stores (Lowes, Home Depot, etc.) for a couple bucks; look for the x-large.

[@dustinmccollum7196]

Daniel Meyer Um thanks I looked in all my crafting stores but never seen any. Didnt think to check those stores. Thx

[@Rayquaza894]

Why not buy a bcw box for tcg

[@WylochsArmory]

Because those rows are much too wide and the models will jostle around.

[@tomacc9859]

How can ppl like ultra marine when u have space wolves heresy.

[@Nextr0nWasTaken]

How can people have chaos models when they play imp- oh wait it's their hobby and their money to spend on whatever armies they want

[@WylochsArmory]

Technically some of my pauldron icons are not correct. Self-heresy. Exterminatus.

[@exploitofdeleted5864]

Boys & girls....this is what brain damage sounds like!

[@TheDigitalThreat]

If you are willing to spend that much money on minis, scrounging up the 20$ for a plastic tote with $8 adhesive magnet sheets and some disc magnets should be priority uno.

[@WylochsArmory]

I couldn't find magnets tiny and strong enough to fit in a slotta base.

[@TheDigitalThreat]

@@WylochsArmory I had same prob so just used 4 (2mmx1mm) per mini in a + config I only have grots that small but it worked for them

[@gvaca433]

Hi, My name is Sultan. Can you show us how to make “custom miniature transporter( army transport )”. I think this is a interesting idea for vidio ;)

[@WylochsArmory]

That's exactly what this video is. ;-)

[@DyrianLightbringer]

Nice organization. Just a couple things about your armies, though: 2000 pts of Ultramarines? I didn't even have HALF that many Black Templars, but I could field 2000 pts easily. Tyranid objective markers? Tyranid don't have objectives, they just eat.

[@arwo1143]

Why is everyone able to fucking hot glue their foam boards? When I put hot glue on my board it just melts through it

[@romeliapolly4171]

Thousands of lifetime projects with Woodprix plans.

[@Jimmy7734]

40mm? 40k? Coincidence???

[@GothicKittyMadness]

you know he aint got no girl on the side.

[@about99ninjas56]

No way. The models are going to get fucked up doing this. Dont be cheap and do this.