DrKerry Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Easy enough question right? I've been curious to know how everyone displays their trucks and /or trailers. Do you have a glass display case? Open shelves? custom lexan covers? I'm not sure if this has been covered or not, if it has I'm sorry. I'm just curious to know how everyone displays their works of art.. That and trying to get ideas of how I want to display mine! Post photos if you don't mind, if you don't want to or can't post pics that's ok too! Thanks in advance and can't wait to see your displays!! Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 I have two barrister cases that have three sections each with glass fronts, as well as an old gun cabinet that I added glass shelves in. I also have an old china cabinet, with glass doors, and all of these work very well, keeping the models dust free and protected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 I would post a picture, but I am too embarrassed by what I have currently. As of now I just have a shelf with my models collecting dust. I would like to have something better, but it works for now. In truth, I enjoy building them, but once built I take pictures and share them here, but other than that, no one else cares. I never show them to anyone and I don't think my family has any idea what goes into them either. So, some day I may box them up and sell them or rip them apart and build something else. I don't ever see me having a large display case full of my finished models. I have been building models for over 40 years. The only ones I have are the ones I have finished in the last 2 years. The rest (many) are long gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 (edited) I put my tractors in these: https://www.pioneerplastics.com/shop/display-case/toy-cases/118-scale-diecast-case-2/ You can order them directly from Pioneer Plastics,. or they are available at Hobby Lobby. They generally will fit a single tractor or you don't get too crazy with the wheelbase, and they stack. Edited March 11, 2019 by Jim B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Mine are in a $30 flea market china cabinet outfitted with $50 glass shelves. I will need another one soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 Good ideas! Right now mine are sitting in boxes as I don’t have a lot of room anymore! I need to figure out some ideas to display them better.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 A number of years ago I had this dilemma and started researching cases. I found a site that sold cases for diecast 1/24 nascars that gave all the dimensions. I showed the pics and dimensions to a friend who does cabinetry and this is what he built. It has plexiglass which makes it really lightweight and will hold 30 cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 I then had him modify the shelves and depth, which gave me a case for 1/12 motorcycles and a case that will hold 1/20 F1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 I also had a friend give me this nice oak display case which would hold four tractor/trailer combos and an additional four tractors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Those are some nice cases, Sam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 I am also going to have this case copied. It should hold six tractor/ trailer combos with an additional tractor on each shelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Thanks Jim. I wanted something that would be nice enough to incorporate into any room in the house. My wife actually let's me have them in the living room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell C Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Back in the 1980s when I was building only trucks, I tied strings to the axles and threaded them through a plywood base to be held by thumbtacks on the underside of the 'plank.' It was beveled at the top, with a border surround of 1/8th" balsa strips, and inlaid with green velvet "grass." Drawer handles for easy carrying. Still have both of these, and maybe some day in the future I'll alter the Diamond Reo to be a bit more '60s-looking, and I'd like to de-pretty-ify the well driller back to a more realistic working truck appearance, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelercarl Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 I built my own custom acrylic display cases for displaying my big rig builds, all car carriers, because I could not envision fighting the dust devil all the time. They also serve as excellent display cases for cars, etc. that I build. I frequently rotate or change the models displayed as my mood changes. The cases are permanently bonded on all sides except for the front cover which is a slight interference fit that I can slip in and out for access to the models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 I have a cabinet and some individual display cases Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoopdog Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 1 hour ago, tbill said: I have a cabinet and some individual display cases You have some awesome looking rigs there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share Posted March 12, 2019 5 hours ago, tbill said: I have a cabinet and some individual display cases Hey Bill, seen your work here and elsewhere! Love it by the way. Question on your individual cases for your rigs, did you have the plexi custom made or can they be bought in that size and whichever way what did they cost? I’ve been thinking of the same way of displaying my rigs that way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PettyKW43 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 This was a fabulous question and I too have been planning it forward with several projects neat completion, how to display them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkone2 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Lots of nice models and great display ideas posted, I'm just about out of room and will need to find another one soon and I'm not sure which route I'll take. When I finished the basement back in the early 90's I recessed a bookcase/entertainment center into the wall and planned on displaying the 4 or 5 models I had built on one of the shelves. 26 years later the tv, stereo and all of the books have found new homes elsewhere in the house. I used a piece of 1/4' acrylic for a door to keep the dust out, and I may add some led's to light it up in the future. Display case by Jim Gavin, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted March 13, 2019 Author Share Posted March 13, 2019 7 hours ago, drinkone2 said: Lots of nice models and great display ideas posted, I'm just about out of room and will need to find another one soon and I'm not sure which route I'll take. When I finished the basement back in the early 90's I recessed a bookcase/entertainment center into the wall and planned on displaying the 4 or 5 models I had built on one of the shelves. 26 years later the tv, stereo and all of the books have found new homes elsewhere in the house. I used a piece of 1/4' acrylic for a door to keep the dust out, and I may add some led's to light it up in the future. Display case by Jim Gavin, on Flickr Sounds like a good idea!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimaxion Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 On 3/11/2019 at 2:39 PM, Oldmopars said: I would post a picture, but I am too embarrassed by what I have currently. As of now I just have a shelf with my models collecting dust. I would like to have something better, but it works for now. In truth, I enjoy building them, but once built I take pictures and share them here, but other than that, no one else cares. I never show them to anyone and I don't think my family has any idea what goes into them either. So, some day I may box them up and sell them or rip them apart and build something else. I don't ever see me having a large display case full of my finished models. I have been building models for over 40 years. The only ones I have are the ones I have finished in the last 2 years. The rest (many) are long gone. I spend close to 2 years on a build . I am married to Mrs : "it's just a Car" . I have Display Cases with these under glass for me to enjoy . My Relatives and friends think I am nuts . I don't live to please them . God , My Wife and Myself is who I work to make happy . Fot r me , putting them up in boxes ans selling myself off , I've done before . Regrettably .. Not again . My Wife Tolerates this personalty flaw . Thanx .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 21 hours ago, dimaxion said: I spend close to 2 years on a build . I am married to Mrs : "it's just a Car" . I have Display Cases with these under glass for me to enjoy . My Relatives and friends think I am nuts . I don't live to please them . God , My Wife and Myself is who I work to make happy . Fot r me , putting them up in boxes ans selling myself off , I've done before . Regrettably .. Not again . My Wife Tolerates this personalty flaw . Thanx .. Not too many wives understand our...... sickness!! Mine would rather me box all of my stuff up and sell it but I'll never be able to do it.. I have too much into it all to just let it go!! She's not the type of it's just a car, she can appreciate and old hot rod or factory stock car for what they are and all, she just thinks I have to much... Meh!!! Me doan theenk so!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trendsetta68 Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 On 3/13/2019 at 5:47 AM, drinkone2 said: Lots of nice models and great display ideas posted, I'm just about out of room and will need to find another one soon and I'm not sure which route I'll take. When I finished the basement back in the early 90's I recessed a bookcase/entertainment center into the wall and planned on displaying the 4 or 5 models I had built on one of the shelves. 26 years later the tv, stereo and all of the books have found new homes elsewhere in the house. I used a piece of 1/4' acrylic for a door to keep the dust out, and I may add some led's to light it up in the future. Display case by Jim Gavin, on Flickr WOOOOOOOW !!! Love this !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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