Jump to content
Model Cars Magazine Forum

Display Cases


Recommended Posts

  I  am now building  1:25  truck tractor and a trailer that I am going to paint as a matching set.  All my models that I have built in the past are being displayed in a curio cabinet so they will stay dust free . I want to store my rig in a case etc. to keep it spotless also, but my curio cabinet is way to narrow for it to fit  so I  need to find a wide case or something to display it in.  I have been looking  for plans or ideas to build a display case or thinking of putting a glass front on a wide bookcase that mounts to the wall or just sets on the floor but I can't seem to find anything at all.  I  need  a case that is about 48" w , at least 6" d, and somewhere around 8" to 10" h .  Does anyone have any ideas or plans etc. or know where I can purchase what I am looking for ?   Thanks,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                JARRNO88

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Link to comment
Share on other sites

You'd probably have to make one custom for that out of acrylic sheet (thankfully, you can get that at Home Depot) to your spec. It's quite expensive (~$100 for a 48x96x1/8th" sheet of it) to make the case. Thankfully acrylic works similar to wood, meaning you can bevel, sand, cut, etc. like normal. I'm building a few tractor + trailer combos so if you make this  I would love some pics and maybe some instructions as I'd love to make a few.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

    That is just the kind of display case that I need.  If they are in my price range I  probably will end up getting one from Gary Wallace and drop the idea of building one.

I also need to find out they cost.  Hopefully Gary is selling them  for what I can afford right now.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...