Ralphie Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 Can I see some ideas on a displays for a Model Show. Something with maybe has mirror, light or lights, glitter floor bottom, etc . I know a lot of shows don't allow these but I like seeing them and want to do a couple. Not talking about diaramas. Just to show off the car, paint, and maybe undercarriage. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 Here are 3 different versions: https://scalemotorsport.com/collections/showtime-display-stands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 23 Share Posted September 23 1 hour ago, peteski said: Here are 3 different versions: https://scalemotorsport.com/collections/showtime-display-stands I use one of those. Steve 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie Posted September 23 Author Share Posted September 23 I was thinking of displays that are home made for shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 (edited) Home made? You will need some glass (or acrylic) cut and polish the edges, then a piece of mirror. Connect them with a framework similar to what Scale Motorsports uses. You can use Plastruct styrene shapes for that. In the end I'm not sure if that will actually save you any money compared to buying the the Scale Motorsports bases. Edited September 24 by peteski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 I use a number of different bases. All are quick and easy to do. The easiest is to spray the underside of a bit of glass with black paint. Sit the model topside and the job is done. A bit of heavy card covered in PVA glue or spray glue then sprinkled with sand and small stones, plus a piece or two of railway modelling scenic stuff is fine for a 4x4 or off road display. There's a P40 on this one, but the ideas the same whatever sits on it. White foamboard can be sprayed any color and cuts real easy for very quick displays. Patterns or textures can be found on the internet, printed off and spray mounted to card for yet more easy displays. A bit of imagination goes a long way. Tony. . 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 Here’s a couple from a local meet. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie Posted September 24 Author Share Posted September 24 Those are ideas but was thinking of something along these lines. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webestang Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 Don't have photo but I had an oval mirror underneath and the model was on scale jack stands with the hood propped open with a thin paper clip to replicate a hood prop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muncie Posted September 24 Share Posted September 24 The local hobby shop or model railroad store has Evergreen Plastic sheet with different siding and sidewalk patterns that can be cut to shape and painted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted September 25 Share Posted September 25 22 hours ago, Ralphie said: Those are ideas but was thinking of something along these lines. That looks like a mini diorama to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted September 25 Share Posted September 25 On 9/24/2024 at 9:26 AM, Ralphie said: Those are ideas but was thinking of something along these lines. In your initial post you asked for mirror - something that shows undercarriage. This has neither, and it is more like a mini-diorama, but depending on the people running the contest might be allowed just as a display stand for a model. That would be something you would have to ask about before entering the contest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted September 25 Share Posted September 25 If you are considering mirrors, as mentioned in your initial post, they can be purchased fairly reasonably at Walmart and Hobby Lobby. To raise the model above the mirror some people use regular automobile lug nuts painted and placed one under each tire or maybe two if you are adventurous. Personally, I use communion cups turned upside down and placed on a mirror. I have rectangle and oval shaped mirrors. The communion cups are leftovers from my years as a minister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted September 25 Share Posted September 25 Here's an idea- an old, cracked display case bottom with some spray paint and a couple of figures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie Posted September 26 Author Share Posted September 26 I was thinking something like this , just looking for ideas what others may be doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 (edited) If you want my opinion, there is such a thing as a display being “too busy” and “distracting”. Of course, in a contest atmosphere, maybe some people are looking for something to distract attention away from the model......if you catch my drift. Personally, my philosophy is to keep it simple and let the model do the talking. Steve Edited September 26 by StevenGuthmiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted September 27 Share Posted September 27 2 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: If you want my opinion, there is such a thing as a display being “too busy” and “distracting”. Of course, in a contest atmosphere, maybe some people are looking for something to distract attention away from the model......if you catch my drift. Personally, my philosophy is to keep it simple and let the model do the talking. Steve I think Steve is right. Is the display part of an overall model or is it a distraction. For example I built the Bates mansion from Psycho. The base was built to match outside still shots from the first movie. The base is part of the model. I've seen other models where it seems like the base is trying to distract you from deficits of the model. Of course that can be a good thing. At a contest a person had a really nicely built GT40. the builder asked why it seemed to get ignored then the discussion came around to the left side door being opened (driver sits on the right. The judge suggested he get a mechanic filter to be looking into the car. The mechanic would be a distraction from the non driver's side door being opened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 Very useful tips guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfan Posted September 29 Share Posted September 29 If you want something easy to make and cheap, I go to Hobby Lobby or Michael's and look through their scrapbooking paper section. They have 12x12 inch sheets of paper, some embossed and some just printed in all sorts of styles. For a friend's kid, I built a model and since she liked purple, I found a sheet of glittery purple paper and glued it to a piece of 1/2 inch foam board. Total cost about $3. They also make it in a wood print that looks pretty good as a weathered backdrop for photos. Hobby Lobby also sells 12x12 sheets of adhesive vinyl for Cricuts which can be stuck to a base. I think they even have a chrome finish one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted September 30 Share Posted September 30 For a clouds worth of Angel Hair, and what car show display doesn't need Angel Hair?, pull apart a plush toy or a cushion. Blame it on the dog... The Hurst Olds I built a while back has a sort of car show display made out of the kit box. There's also a shot of it sat on wool stuffing used a tire smoke. The same stuff makes perfect Angel Hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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