display case

[sugarfree]

hi guys, dunno whether someone already point it out or not, just joined recently. *prepared to get flamed...!!

to the topic, yeah... is it worthed to make the display case by our self? what sort of material do we need? i dont wanna go to glass material. they are more expensive than acrylic and fragile (!!).

whats the best solution and how do i make it?

thx a bunch people.

[911S_TARGA_RSR]

look online for a little display case it will cost at the least $20.

[sugarfree]

yea... done that, but unfortunately, i live cross the pacific, in new zealand to be precise. the shipping cost wud b massive, dont they? i was thinking if i might be able to make my own display case, i'll make one that can fit couple cars in a row.

ive got this idea from making a fish tank. im pretty sure it will ended up fairly cheaper. considering im a full time uni student and dont have much money on my hand.

[jgmodelcars]

you can buy individual plasic cases for each model they're about 7$US , they work good i like them.

[sugarfree]

hey,thats cheap. where did u find it? internet?? whats normally the shipping cost from US accross the pacific, say NZ or Australia? if the shipping cost is dead expensive, ill forget it...

[yellow15]

Where about in NZ are you SugarFree?
some hobby shops here in Auckland have the display case for sale. And i know a guy who makes custom glass display case and the price is reasonable

[sugarfree]

im in akl, for real. there are some, i also know a shop (so far) that can order display case. i cnt remember whether its glass or acrylic. it's "ace hobby" in birkenhead. they got nz$69-ish for a box that can fit 3 1/24th cars. never tried it or seen it before... even in-store. they dont have the big one on display. so yea... keep wondering for cheap one.


yellow15, r u in nz as well?? where about?

[criptix]

I used Googles Froogle searched for 1/24 Model display cases and came up with these.




Heres a single display case for 7.29 US

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXRY93&P=M

Another single for 5.99 US

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXP931&P=FR

One for 3.99 US

http://pages.goodbuygirls.com/cgi-bi...temNo=PP-094ck

[ywwong]

I use Tamiya Display Case (C) for 1/24 car.. they are awesome.. but they are pricey also.

[sugarfree]

criptix >> hey, thx man. open my eyes that there are some cheap display cases on the net. shud b worthed to spend time n search around.
im interested wit that $4 one. but, unfortunately, they arent shipping internationally (sux..!!). and a minimum order of 24 at that price, which is quite a lot for me. but thx anyway....

ywwong >> mm tamiya display case? i wish i can afford it. hehehe. ouw maybe nxt time, if i hav better income. dont hav any currently.

[yellow15]

hey Sugarfree, yeah i'm in NZ and more precisely Auckland as well. I bought some cheap perspex display case from Model Air. was something like $40 for 2 i think. The quality is only OK for it's cheap price but because it's not glass... it's not really clear, looks cheap and can scratch easily

Later on i ordered a large glass display case from this guys: http://www.displaycase.co.nz/
Which is really awesome, it can fit like 15 models (which i thought would be more than enough for me.. ar... a big mistake), made of glass with a wooden base painted in black. Very good quality and looks great!! Can't remember how much it was but it's very reasonable price.. i think around $200NZ and includes delivery.

[sugarfree]

hey nice to see fellow new zealanders here. thx for the link. got an idea of where i hav to search around. i may order the cabinet one. but its quite dear, close to 400bux. did u custom order ur one?? cannot see any one that fit 15 1/24th

[iceblend]

Maybe u could try ikea for cheaper cabinets.

[mike@af]

Build one out of plexi. Just an idea.

[GvEman]

i have a big glass displase funeture... bought fom ikea=) it is raly nice... it is quite high and you can have about 3 vars per shelf and it is about 5 shelfs if i remember....