Talos Pain Engine and Cronos Parasite Engine Dual-Build Recommendations
The Talos Pain Engine and Cronos Parasite Engine share a single plastic kit, so magnetization lets you swap between both profiles from one assembled model. The Talos brings close-combat weapons paired with a heavy ranged option, while the Cronos trades those out for spirit-draining tools that buff nearby Drukhari units.
For the Talos primary weapon arm, magnetize the swap between the twin liquifier gun, the stinger pod, and the splinter cannon so you can field whichever ranged profile your list needs. The close-combat arm pair (chain-flails or macro-scalpel) is also worth pinning at the shoulder if you want to switch between melee builds.
For the Cronos, the central torso weapon is the key swap: the spirit syphon and the spirit vortex use the same socket, so a single magnet pair handles both. Magnetizing the head and torso block lets you flip the whole model between Talos and Cronos without committing to one profile.
Small disc magnets sized to the weapon sockets handle these joints cleanly. The Small Flat Magnetic Flight Stand works well for the Talos and Cronos for hover-base strength. You will need to use some putty to provide a better surface for the magnet to sit on where the old flight stand peg goes. Use the Medium height of the Small Flat.
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For a peel-and-stick option that works with clear skimmer bases, use the Peel & Stick Inner Base Magnets - no drilling required.
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Base Magnets
The Talos Pain Engine and Cronos Parasite Engine sit on an 80mm round base. Pair Base Magnets under the base with a steel-lined magnetic miniature case so the model travels without sliding around or tipping during transport. For a set of replacement bases with preset magnet holes, use these bases with magnets.
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