Hans1971 Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 To protect models from dust, I put them on the shelf in a case. As those things are not very cheap, I'm looking for another solution. Does anyone have ideas to make display cases yourself ; or what could serve as well ?DISPLAY CASE 325*165*125 - Trumpeter - Domino Model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug 1061 Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 You might check a pet supply store for a small fish tank. I picked up a couple at a Petco. I think they were $14USD ea. You can put a few models in one. It could be turned upside down and put on shelf or make a lid of some sort. I am always trying to find a good solution for this situation also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roncla Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 You could have a look around for acrylic food display cabinets as they come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. The one I have here is completely dust proof and when you work out the number of cars that can be fitted inside it worked out far cheaper than buying individual cases. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans1971 Posted December 20, 2021 Author Share Posted December 20, 2021 16 hours ago, Roncla said: You could have a look around for acrylic food display cabinets as they come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. The one I have here is completely dust proof and when you work out the number of cars that can be fitted inside it worked out far cheaper than buying individual cases. That's nice indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris chabre Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 19 hours ago, Roncla said: You could have a look around for acrylic food display cabinets as they come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. The one I have here is completely dust proof and when you work out the number of cars that can be fitted inside it worked out far cheaper than buying individual cases. would you mind measuring that for me!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roncla Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 11 hours ago, chris chabre said: would you mind measuring that for me!!!! That one is 21 and a half inches wide/ 13 and a half inches deep/ 17 and a half inches high. It has three shelves with each shelf taking up to 6 cars side on and 2 face on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 (edited) I'm looking for a small case for a single car. It's an AH Sprite and it's only 2" high, 2 1/2 wide and 5 1/2" long. Anyone know a source for something like that? Edited December 21, 2021 by Miatatom Grammar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Miatatom said: I'm looking for a small case for a single car. It's an AH Sprite and it's only 2" high, 2 1/2 wide and 5 1/2" long. Anyone know a source for something like that? I don’t know if this will help or not, but I bought a case at Michael’s that was intended for sports memorabilia. I made the simple wood base. The brass pins are just K&S tube to locate the clear cover, and the black surface is fine sand paper, which grabs the rubber tires nicely so the model won’t slide around. I gave the model to my sister for xmas a couple years ago, and was concerned about the thing being handled by the uninitiated. Ultimately not the cheapest option, but served my purpose when I couldn’t find a decent display case locally. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick L Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Very nice job on that tiger maple base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris chabre Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 15 hours ago, Roncla said: That one is 21 and a half inches wide/ 13 and a half inches deep/ 17 and a half inches high. It has three shelves with each shelf taking up to 6 cars side on and 2 face on. THANK YOU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh70 Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 go look in your local flea market for old jewelry case they make great displays. also ask the managers at dept and toy store's..i have got them their also.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpate Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Your best bet is a carney display case. Little pricey but for $130ish you can hold 24 cars in the case with or without dividers and can have it mirror backed. https://shop.carneyplastics.com/NASCAR-Diecast-Model-Car-Display-Case-24-Car-124-Scale-P445.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans1971 Posted December 24, 2021 Author Share Posted December 24, 2021 On 12/23/2021 at 3:37 AM, Dpate said: Your best bet is a carney display case. Little pricey but for $130ish you can hold 24 cars in the case with or without dividers and can have it mirror backed. https://shop.carneyplastics.com/NASCAR-Diecast-Model-Car-Display-Case-24-Car-124-Scale-P445.aspx I've already seen publicity for this. But intercontinental shopping makes it just more expensive.🙃 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans1971 Posted December 24, 2021 Author Share Posted December 24, 2021 Thanks for the reactions, I have some ideas now to look around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenmojr Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 On 12/24/2021 at 10:00 AM, Hans1971 said: I've already seen publicity for this. But intercontinental shopping makes it just more expensive.🙃 Shipping to Canada is a killer as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 I know this isn’t what you’re after, but thought it could make a very interesting display case.🤔 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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