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Old 08-13-2003, 11:29 AM   #1
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How do you display yours?

Most of my best models sit proudly on 2 shelves in my home office (the rest are scattered around the house depending on quality).
However over the years dust has taken its toll on the models and I've had to spend time cleaning them. Unfortunately some have been damaged because of this..

I'm now thinking of getting my hands on some type of glass display unit (e-bay has loads of ex-shop type cases) hopefully with some lights.

I was wondering what you guys do with all the models you put together..?
Do you display them in purpose built dust free rooms or put them back in a box never to see the light of day again (apart from forum meets and shows).
If anyone has any pictures of your models in display cases it would help me choosing the right one...

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Old 08-13-2003, 11:34 AM   #2
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I just have like my really favorite ones, right now only my WRX STi and my Hummer out. I just go and buy those really cheap plastic cases from Wal-Mart and they work out great. The others, I just have under my bed. I use them because you can just move one of them. When I grow up though and have my own house, I'm going to make a room just for my cars. I shall car it... a GARAGE!!!
Just kidding, I'll have a room in my house for my model cars.
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Old 08-13-2003, 11:42 AM   #3
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I have a whole room in my house for modeling. I have a standard bookshelf in which I display all my models. I only have like 9 built, so I don't need a lot of room (yet). Like EMAXX I get the cheap display cases ($6 or so) from Wal-mart to put the completed kits in. They look okay and you can make some nice scenery with some railroad grass/gravel and spray adhesive. And most importantly, I never have to worry about dust on the cars.
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Old 08-13-2003, 11:57 AM   #4
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Mine are displayed as per the photo below


It's a bit taller now and the bike have gone away but I hope to get a unit like you mentioned.
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Old 08-13-2003, 12:04 PM   #5
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Mine are displayed as per the photo below


It's a bit taller now and the bike have gone away but I hope to get a unit like you mentioned.
Steve,

What size are those cases that hold the 2-3 models? 1/18 cases? And where'd you get that super long one? Thanks.
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Old 08-13-2003, 12:34 PM   #6
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I have mine on display with all 50 or so pieces of diecast. Im to lazy to take pics, they are just one, four shelf, 2 wall displays and 1 old cd rack with 6 shelfs
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Old 08-13-2003, 12:34 PM   #7
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I put them in a glass cabinet, in my room... so models are safe from kid's paws and dust...

But I think I 'll have to go to the IKEA, and buy me a bigger one...

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Old 08-13-2003, 02:11 PM   #8
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OK Cheers for that guys.
I'm just going to have to keep my eyes pealed on e-bay...

I did find one of these though (not on e-bay I should add)..



Features...

5 rotating glass shelves (turntable base)
Down lighting canopy included
Noir Tall Hexagon Case (mm)
1820(h) x 920(w) x 920(d) £1250.00

Try getting that passed the wife / on your dad's credit card..
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there is a nice display case for models advertised in the back of Scale Auto all the time, you should check it out
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[quote]Originally posted by MrHappy
[b]OK Cheers for that guys.
I'm just going to have to keep my eyes pealed on e-bay...

I did find one of these though (not on e-bay I should add)..



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Cool, that would be sweet in my front room . . . one of the nearby model shops in maidstone has a cabinet the same as that which is full up with slot cars and RC stuff- it looks really good when its going round!
Oh- and the very bottom shelf (the one on the floor) is the same diameter as a certain type of scalextric track and theyve got a circle set up with a lotus 7 that goes round and round all day, that looks cool to
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Steve,

What size are those cases that hold the 2-3 models? 1/18 cases? And where'd you get that super long one? Thanks.
Yes they are 1/18 cases, the long one was custom made by a local plastics company and it cost 50 pounds
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Hey just a though guys. What about making your own display case? I haven't done it yet, but I'm thinking of getting some plexi-glass from Home Depot and building a simple case out of that? Should be easy for a bunch of guys that build model kits, don't you think? I think I'd rather build something that can hold several kits at once like the one in Hiroboy's post.

Anyone done this or have any experience to share? Is it harder to do than I think? Then again, $6 is pretty cheap for a pre-made unit that looks good...

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I have 3 places to display all mine. The first two pics are the main sealed display units and the last pic is a seperate display case were i use two turntables which is a good way to display some of your work.
As you can see though....i'm almost out of room !!





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