SpiderMan – Magnetic Swing Diorama

Spider-Man – Magnetic Swing Diorama What if Spider-Man could actually float between the buildings of New York City? With this project, I wanted to capture Spider-Man in the middle of his iconic web swing, suspended in the air without any visible support beneath him. The secret is magnetic force. By using magnets hidden inside Spider-Man's foot and one of the buildings, the figure appears to float in mid-air. A thin thread representing his web helps keep him in the perfect position. The diorama features two detailed building sections inspired by New York architecture, connected by a minimalist city skyline. I wanted to create a dynamic scene while keeping the overall design light and simple. Assembly The entire construction is designed to be assembled without glue, so you can easily put it together and take it apart whenever you want. Of course, if you prefer a more permanent and stable construction, a few drops of superglue will do the job. Magnets and Magnetic Suspension Spider-Man's foot Spider-Man has a hidden slot in his foot designed for a 4 x 2 mm magnet, although I think a smaller magnet should work too. The magnet slot is created using a negative part in the print profile, so you can easily adjust its dimensions to match the magnet you have. If you don't have a suitable magnet, you can also use a small piece of metal wire, such as a paper clip, bent to follow the shape of Spider-Man's foot. The slot for the wire is also adjustable using a negative part in the print profile. However, keep in mind that using a wire instead of a magnet will result in a shorter suspension distance. Magnets in the smaller building When it comes to the magnets inside the smaller building, the more magnets you use and the larger they are, the better. I used 8 magnets measuring 8 x 3 mm each. Just like the magnet slot in Spider-Man's foot, the opening for these magnets can be adjusted using a negative part in the print profile. Generally, using more and larger magnets will give you a stronger magnetic force, allowing you to increase the distance between Spider-Man and the building. Finding the Perfect Balance For me, the most exciting part of creating this type of magnetic construction is trying to achieve the greatest possible suspension distance, right at the limit of the magnetic forces. It takes a little patience and experimentation, but that's part of the fun! To make this process easier, I designed a simple adjustment knob on the back of the taller building. This allows you to precisely tighten or loosen the thread and find the perfect position for Spider-Man. How to attach the thread:

- Tie one end of the thread around Spider-Man's wrist.

- Pass the other end through the small hole at the top of the taller building.

- Attach the thread to the adjustment knob on the back.

- Slowly turn the knob to adjust the tension and find the best floating position.

With a little adjustment, you can make Spider-Man appear to be flying through the air, supported only by magnetic force and his web! Final Thoughts I really enjoyed experimenting with this project. Combining a simple magnetic mechanism with a dynamic superhero pose creates an effect that looks almost like magic. The best part is that you can experiment with different magnets and adjust the suspension distance to see how far you can push the effect. No visible stand, just magnets, a web and a little bit of physics!