Cleaning my Display Case

[David G.]

Hello Everybody!

I'm not sure if this is the proper location for this post but I wanted to share this and I figures since it's literally my own personal "Under Glass" section that this would be the most logical place to post it.

The admins should know me well enough by now to know that I'm not (usually) a troublemaker, so lemme know.

This is my main display area. I typically clean and dust the primary lighted cabinet once or twice per year, it's that time of year.

 

 

I also dust and clean the contents too. It looks like Batman and the Joker are taking advantage of this chance to work out some differences.  

 

The two shelves removed to allow for cleaning the mirror and other glass parts. The frosted glass bottom shelf is also lighted but I don't often have it lit. I find the backlighting effect actually detracts from the viewing experience.

 

 

All done. The upper units are pretty well sealed and don't require much more than an occasional surface dusting.

 

As always, thanks for taking the time to have a look and please feel free to share any comments or questions you may have.

David G.

[Geno]

That's a great looking display David. 💯😎

[David G.]

19 hours ago, Geno said:

That's a great looking display David. 💯😎

Thank you Gene. That's about a decade's worth of building.

David G.

[Geno]

You're welcome David. You have some great looking builds.💯

[rrb124@sbcglobal.net]

Lighting creates such a good appearance! Fun to see this. 

[NOBLNG]

Well Batman didn’t really have to hem the Joker in like that did he?🙄

[David G.]

1 hour ago, rrb124@sbcglobal.net said:

Lighting creates such a good appearance! Fun to see this. 

Thank you Robert. I agree with you on the lighting, I'm glad to know that you like it too.

 

48 minutes ago, NOBLNG said:

Well Batman didn’t really have to hem the Joker in like that did he?🙄

It's kind of the "Batman" thing to do, isn't it Greg? Give the bad guy just enough space to allow him to limit his own options, then swoop in for the takedown.  

Batman actually looks like he's getting ready to blindside the Joker, another effective Bat-Tactic.  

Thanks for your comment Greg, it brought a smile to my face.

=D-

[Rich Chernosky]

David...your display area is very cool. Your display is as unique to you as your building style. Its a worthy share.  One word of advice on lighting.  Avoid incandescent and flourescent lighting. They generate heat and worse will fade paint and decals. Especially flourescent and very bright colors. I have switched to LED's in all my cases and am pleased with the look.  Really like the Batmobiles by the way. 

[Musclecars]

really like that display cabinet David,you're correct about the other display cases. I have those same Pioneer Plastic display cases and the one from Carney, just have to dust the top of the display cases and occasionally wipe off finger prints around the outside perimeter of the cases. Thank you for showing that

[David G.]

On 4/19/2025 at 6:31 AM, Rich Chernosky said:

David...your display area is very cool. Your display is as unique to you as your building style. Its a worthy share.  One word of advice on lighting.  Avoid incandescent and flourescent lighting. They generate heat and worse will fade paint and decals. Especially flourescent and very bright colors. I have switched to LED's in all my cases and am pleased with the look.  Really like the Batmobiles by the way. 

Thank you most kindly Rich. When I received the case back in 2014 I upgraded the lighting with some under-counter LED strips that I bought from Home Depot. The color temp is not adjustable like are the new ones but it's a good, neutral light of about 4500K. (at least that's about where I set my camera)

At any rate, I think I'm safe from light damage with these. I just wish I could have done a more tidy job with the wiring.

Thank you for taking the time to share your insights and knowledge, I do appreciate that.

Ah, yes. I call that shelf "The Batcave" for obvious reasons. One of my favorite features as well. Thank you again for your kind comment and advice on the lighting.

=D-

On 4/19/2025 at 11:46 PM, Musclecars said:

really like that display cabinet David,you're correct about the other display cases. I have those same Pioneer Plastic display cases and the one from Carney, just have to dust the top of the display cases and occasionally wipe off finger prints around the outside perimeter of the cases. Thank you for showing that

Thank you George, I'm glad you like it.

The Pioneer cases I picked up from the Desert Scale Classic swap meet in Phoenix last year. A very clever design, those. And I love the Carney Plastics case, made with pride in my own hometown of Youngstown, Ohio!

=D-

 

Edited April 21 by David G.

[carrucha]

Very impressive collection and display case!

[David G.]

14 hours ago, carrucha said:

Very impressive collection and display case!

Thank you kindly Hector.

[Kenmojr]

Nice display case and collection....

[David G.]

14 hours ago, Kenmojr said:

Nice display case and collection....

Thank you very much Ken.

=D-

[Badge73]

Love the display, great way to show all those gems.

[David G.]

21 hours ago, Badge73 said:

Love the display, great way to show all those gems.

Thank you Zackary, I'm glad to know that you like it.

=D-

[slusher]

Outstanding display David!

[David G.]

18 hours ago, slusher said:

Outstanding display David!

Thank you Carl. You probably recognize a few of those builds, eh?

David G.

[Dann Tier]

Among all those great builds, i see a beautiful white Countach!

[David G.]

5 hours ago, Dann Tier said:

Among all those great builds, i see a beautiful white Countach!

Indeed you do, thank you Dann.

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