Chevy II Posted January 30, 2022 Posted January 30, 2022 Looking for ideas on what people are using to store their completed builds. Want to make sure they are visible, but protected from regular dust and such. I have a few of the individual storage things. Was trying to find a glass hutch to use, but the wife has to approve that and that's become impossible.
Chevy II Posted January 30, 2022 Author Posted January 30, 2022 Also what can be done to remove dust from the kits setting on an open shelf?
Keavdog Posted January 30, 2022 Posted January 30, 2022 My wife and I did this project. I mounted all the flanges and black pipe. She distressed the boards. I take each model down periodically and dust with a wide soft makeup brush. So far so good. These were filling up fast so I found these acrylic shelves that at mounted between the bottom two shelves. Worked out pretty good and will order more for the next row.
Cool Hand Posted January 30, 2022 Posted January 30, 2022 (edited) 4 large ones made from 16mm MDF and 6mm glass. And use a lot singles. Currently have materials set aside for a fifth large, will post up when I get around to making it. No the best pic, but you get the idea. Edited January 30, 2022 by Cool Hand 1
Miatatom Posted January 30, 2022 Posted January 30, 2022 8 minutes ago, Cool Hand said: 4 large ones made from MDF and 6mm glass. What's MDF?
Straightliner59 Posted January 30, 2022 Posted January 30, 2022 30 minutes ago, Miatatom said: What's MDF? Medium Density Fiberboard, I think.
Cool Hand Posted January 30, 2022 Posted January 30, 2022 15 minutes ago, Straightliner59 said: Medium Density Fiberboard, I think. Yes that is correct.
slusher Posted January 30, 2022 Posted January 30, 2022 I have my built models in cases. Some are In acrylic cases on my wall. The rest are in clear stackable cases made by AMT. I have a book shelf with the same stackable cases by AMT and some are in cases from Hobby Lobby..
slusher Posted January 30, 2022 Posted January 30, 2022 I use a Swiffer duster and dust the shelves an gently run it over all cases to remove dust..
espo Posted January 30, 2022 Posted January 30, 2022 I picked up inexpensive feather duster at Bed Bath & Beyond that is really soft for dusting.
Jim B Posted January 30, 2022 Posted January 30, 2022 Picked one of these up off of Amazon back in February 2020: Amazon.com: 1:24 Scale Toy Cars Wheels Model Car O Scale Train Display Case Cabinet Wall Rack Hot-HW14 (Black Finish) : Home & Kitchen Holds about 20 1/25 scale cars. Have been pretty happy with it, and I think I need another. For my 1/25 scale trucks, I used these on a shelf: 1:18 Oversized Scale Diecast Case - 15-1/2″ x 7″ x 6″ - 576c (pioneerplastics.com) They work well, and you can (or could) get them at Hobby Lobby. I do need to find something for my 1/144 scale airliners, though.
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 30, 2022 Posted January 30, 2022 (edited) 12 hours ago, Chevy II said: Also what can be done to remove dust from the kits setting on an open shelf? Somebody above mentioned a soft makeup brush. Yup. And gently blow on 'em as you brush. EDIT: If you happen to use weathering powders, chalks, etc., a set of makeup brushes of varying width and stiffness is ideal. Edited January 30, 2022 by Ace-Garageguy
OldTrucker Posted January 30, 2022 Posted January 30, 2022 Have Carney cases on the wall that hold 24 cars each. On top are some AMT cases . On the desk are old Johan cases. Have about 24 more of the Johans that I need to polish before using them again. Also have about 12 of the Lindberg chrome bottomed cases with Nascars in them still stored away.
Dpate Posted January 30, 2022 Posted January 30, 2022 Yeah the carney cases are very nice. Pricey but worth it.
OldTrucker Posted January 30, 2022 Posted January 30, 2022 59 minutes ago, Dpate said: Yeah the carney cases are very nice. Pricey but worth it. Been trying to save up for a couple more but the doctor keeps getting all my extra money I manage to save!LOL
bluenote Posted January 31, 2022 Posted January 31, 2022 23 hours ago, OldTrucker said: Have Carney cases on the wall that hold 24 cars each. On top are some AMT cases . On the desk are old Johan cases. Have about 24 more of the Johans that I need to polish before using them again. Also have about 12 of the Lindberg chrome bottomed cases with Nascars in them still stored away. Love that you still use the old Testors Paint carousel with the testors paint (and testors tube glue). Brings me back to my childhood. not sure if you airbrush, etc, but it's nice to just use the basics for modelling.
Dpate Posted January 31, 2022 Posted January 31, 2022 On 1/30/2022 at 5:44 PM, OldTrucker said: Been trying to save up for a couple more but the doctor keeps getting all my extra money I manage to save!LOL Yeah when i get my tax money I'm going to get a few myself
OldTrucker Posted February 1, 2022 Posted February 1, 2022 On 1/31/2022 at 12:21 PM, bluenote said: Love that you still use the old Testors Paint carousel with the testors paint (and testors tube glue). Brings me back to my childhood. not sure if you airbrush, etc, but it's nice to just use the basics for modelling. No airbrush here. No real place to use it the last several places we lived. Just step out the back door, make sure the neighbor lady don't have her windows open and start spraying!(weather permitting) Last place we had a carport with our mobile home that worked great, now we are in 55 and up apartment complex so I'm limited of my outside paint booth!LOL
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