Display cases?!

[Enzoenvy1]

Hey all. I have been looking for some display cases for my builds as they are getting ruined by dust. I know that there are a lot of types out there, but I wanted to know what you guys prefer. I like the looks of the mirrored based ones a lot. What I don't like are ones that are cheap looking and have beveled edges on the clear acrylic. Can you please let me know what brand or type you have been successful in finding? And of course, can you post pics please?

Thanks for the time,
Jon

[freakray]

I have a display cabinet I keep my models in, works really well.

Display cases are fine, but you'll soon tire of having to buy a new one every time you finish a model.

[09WNS/14BRK]

you could build one that holds 3 or 4+ models in one?

with a glass/perspec mirror as a base?

[Adam Baker]

This is what I use for display cases. I buy them at Hobby Lobby. They retail at 16.99, but I buy them when they have display cases & shadow boxes 50% off. I can get 4 Nascar models into each case, and I have 6 cases.

[mulsannemike]

Originally Posted by Enzoenvy1

Hey all. I have been looking for some display cases for my builds as they are getting ruined by dust. I know that there are a lot of types out there, but I wanted to know what you guys prefer. I like the looks of the mirrored based ones a lot. What I don't like are ones that are cheap looking and have beveled edges on the clear acrylic. Can you please let me know what brand or type you have been successful in finding? And of course, can you post pics please?

Thanks for the time,
Jon

Walk into any Walmart in the US and in their toy department you can find wicked cheap display cases ($5.50 or so?). They are for 1/24 scale models, have a black base and clear top. You can stack many on top of one another:

[Adam Baker]

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

[mulsannemike]

Originally Posted by Adam Baker

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

Really? Must admit I hadn't looked in a while. That's a shame!

[Adam Baker]

Yea, it was something that happened at the beginning of hte year.

[mulsannemike]

Originally Posted by Adam Baker

Yea, it was something that happened at the beginning of hte year.

Oh good...at least Tower has them at a reasonable price:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXRY93&P=M

These are slightly different as the ones at Walmart were AMT/ERTL brand. But it's a base with a top so it functions the same!

[Didymus]

Here's another approach:

I can make these clear acrylic stands at a reasonable price. If anyone is interested, please send me a private message.

Ddms

[stevenoble]

Originally Posted by Didymus

Here's another approach:

I can make these clear acrylic stands at a reasonable price. If anyone is interested, please send me a private message.

Ddms

They look fantastic, but how do they stop the dust?

[Didymus]

Originally Posted by stevenoble

They look fantastic, but how do they stop the dust?

They don't. But they look fantastic!

They're best for in-cabinet display. Or for temporary exhibits, like shows.

Ddms

[Zurbert82]

Originally Posted by mulsannemike

Walk into any Walmart in the US and in their toy department you can find wicked cheap display cases ($5.50 or so?). They are for 1/24 scale models, have a black base and clear top. You can stack many on top of one another:

Hey Mike,

I have a ton of those cases both in 1/24 and 1/18, but I bought them at a local KB Toy Outlet. They are made by Polyfect Toys and have a horrible looking Ferrari F40 on the box. I recently bought a 1/12 Tamiya display case on sale at Tamiyausa.com for only $40. Retail is like $145 or something crazy like that. It's a very good quality case. http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=73002

[Enzoenvy1]

Thanks for all of the replies all. I agree with Ray about one big one. I have seen a few how to's on building them - looks pretty easy IMO. Has anyone gone the route of a quality oak built case/cabinet as well? What does yours look like Ray?

Didymus - you make that with 5 more sides and then we are talking, lol.

[Didymus]

Originally Posted by Enzoenvy1

Didymus - you make that with 5 more sides and then we are talking, lol.

Buy six and I'll include a bottle of CA, at no extra charge!

Ddms