Display cases?!

[Didymus]

For about $60, Ikea offers a nice cabinet about 5 1/2 feet high that, with the addition of some extra (mirror) glass shelves, would make an excellent display case for models. Should keep out the dust, too. It's glass on all sides.

It's called a "Detolf" and it's on their website at http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10011055

Ddms

[klutz_100]

Originally Posted by Didymus

They don't. But they look fantastic!

You got PM

[cabarbe]

Another PM from me.

[360spider]

http://www.italianhorses.net/Tutoria...play/dcase.htm

[Spike2933]

Originally Posted by Adam Baker

Unfortunately, WalMart has discontinued selling models & related items in their stores, so you cant get those cases there anymore.

I know that stunk, but I was able to pick up lots of stuff cheap.

I got a ton of the Testors Sprays for 1 dollar a piece (avg. $3) and hobby knives.

[Sixx]

Didy!!!! that is one awesome way of displaying!!!! very cool!
and the paint on that build is blinding!!!! did you take that shot inside or outside? the only way I can get my builds to really show the shine like that is outside!
Right on man! Great build

[Didymus]

Originally Posted by Sixx

Didy!!!! that is one awesome way of displaying!!!! very cool!
and the paint on that build is blinding!!!! did you take that shot inside or outside? the only way I can get my builds to really show the shine like that is outside!

I shot it indoors with a Canon SLR using a custom color temperature setting.

Right on man! Great build

True confession time - the Ferrari is a (shame on me) BBR diecast. My built kits are 1/43's, and they don't show off the stands as well.

Ddms

[Enzoenvy1]

Originally Posted by 360spider

http://www.italianhorses.net/Tutoria...play/dcase.htm

Thanks for the link Alex. I was already thinking of that route as well. I am curious though about a few things that you may have tried?

Have you made one that was deeper? Meaning more depth to turn the models at more of an angle?

Have you tried a mirrored background or even mirrored shelves?

I saw you mounted it to the wall with the said hinges as well. Do you feel that there is enough to support all of the weight?

I can research all of these options but I was curious if you had thought about these options before? I know all of what I mentioned would cause the weight to go up drastically but I am sure that I could secure it by separating between stud lengths in the walls.