Diecast/Models How do you display yours? - Page 2

**John Turner** · 9 Jan 2006, 13:16 (Ref:1497814)

I use a number of display cabinets with glass sliding doors. The models get dusty enough even then, so displaying them without some form of see- through cover is a definite no, no. The trouble is that collections soon get too large and you run out of wall space; so then you either rotate the colection on display, which is a pain, or you finish up with a load of models in boxes, that you rarely look at. My models are primarily to 1/43 scale; I cannot imagine how you would display a large collection of bigger scale models, unless you own a very substantial property, I guess!

**BertMk2** · 9 Jan 2006, 14:18 (Ref:1497867)

I've got two display cabinets on the wall, one has my F1 models the other touring cars and Group B cars. All the models are 1/43 and I've got a few in the loft because I don't have enough space for them all. I've also got a load of 1/24 models that I've built from Tamiya kits, currently these are all still packed in boxes (haven't been unpacked from the house move). I don't have anywhere to put them at the moment so they're staying where they are for now (and the unbuilt kits don't look like getting done anytime soon

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Nick49 · 11 Jan 2006, 16:14 (Ref:1499323)

Hello,

I have one wall mounted display cabinet with 50 (I think) 1/43 scale cars in. Six cars live "out" in various other places and get dusty! Another 50 or so live in a plastic box in the loft. Also in the loft is my collection of "unbuilt but will get round to them one day" models ranging from 1/43 to very old Tamiya Jim Clark Lotus 49 in 1/12 scale.

I also have quite a collection of warplanes to be made but that's another story.

Nick

Splendid Cat · 12 Jan 2006, 11:22 (Ref:1499817)

I've got 5 cabinets with glass doors which hold c.80 1/43 each. All cars removed from boxes and plinths.

**John Turner** · 12 Jan 2006, 11:42 (Ref:1499837)

Yes, the plinths take up far too much space.

Knowlesy · 12 Jan 2006, 20:08 (Ref:1500095)

Is it possible to get any form of cabinet that keeps dust to an absolute minimum?

I daren't take my cars out of their boxes as I just know that when it comes to dusting them down there will be snapped winglets and mirrors everywhere.

I want to get my Montoya and Kimi display up and running and I am all out of space to display the boxes. So they need to be in a cabinet, but no way if it is dust city.

Splendid Cat · 12 Jan 2006, 23:35 (Ref:1500260)

Quote:

Originally Posted by knowlesy

Is it possible to get any form of cabinet that keeps dust to an absolute minimum?

I daren't take my cars out of their boxes as I just know that when it comes to dusting them down there will be snapped winglets and mirrors everywhere.

I want to get my Montoya and Kimi display up and running and I am all out of space to display the boxes. So they need to be in a cabinet, but no way if it is dust city.

Mine are completely dust free. Had them built to order by a bloke in Ipswich. www.dscshowcases.co.uk IIRC

Suze · 22 Jan 2006, 23:03 (Ref:1506987)

my old man has a cabinet which was made specially, contains all of the jordans from when they were founded. has pride of place in his study!

JAG · 6 May 2006, 17:44 (Ref:1601901)

Can anyone point me to were I can pick up display cabinets for 1/18 diecast models.

Any style or size will be considered.

**Adam43** · 6 May 2006, 18:34 (Ref:1601923)

I have any models I have on various shelves around the house. SO I see them by accident if you see what I mean. So I can't help that much, however there have been a coupleof similar threads in the past that may give some hints. Although they aren't specifically about where to get them.

http://tentenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=78084
http://tentenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62076

Knowlesy · 6 May 2006, 19:49 (Ref:1601956)

Cheers Adam.

Hmm....I'm still looking for cabinets myself. Unfortunately, my budget doesn't cover storage for 100 plus models. So the attic it is!

Stuart Hill · 6 May 2006, 20:07 (Ref:1601973)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAG

Can anyone point me to were I can pick up display cabinets for 1/18 diecast models.

Any style or size will be considered.

Try this, they have all sizes.
Picture Pride

nickyf1 · 6 May 2006, 20:41 (Ref:1601988)

I have some cabinets that are from IkEA and can store most scales.

luke · 6 May 2006, 21:00 (Ref:1601999)

Unfortuantely I have around 50 1:18 F1 cars and one of my cabinets can only house 12 cars the rest are in boxes trapping me in my room....

**Craig** · 9 May 2006, 18:11 (Ref:1604461)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stuart Hill

Try this, they have all sizes.
Picture Pride

These people custom built me a couple of large display cabinets which would hold up to 80 1:18 models if only I could afford them

They did a top job, at a fair price, and were always helpful even putting up with me changing specs halfway through the order process. They were friendly and polite from the moment I first contacted them to the day I collected them from their workshop. Which is more than I can say for their rivals (I contacted 10 to 12 different companies)

blackx · 10 May 2006, 22:26 (Ref:1605497)

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickyf1

I have some cabinets that are from IkEA and can store most scales.

Thats what I use as well..
I have a large (6'2" tall) cabinet with 4 shelves and 4 glass doors..
4 shelves gives me 6 compartments so I bought some cheap lights and fitted them via a gang socket behind the cabinet and so also have the cabinet illuminated..

Whole lot probably cost £120...

Looks pretty neat as well...

JAG · 18 Aug 2006, 17:14 (Ref:1686153)

Finally bought a cabinet, now I need a second!

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/2...2006096uf5.jpg

http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/2...2006097kp6.jpg

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/3...2006098eo0.jpg

luke · 18 Aug 2006, 17:36 (Ref:1686164)

Very nice. I have your Bentley and Merc.

I have all of my F1 1:18s in a cabinet. Wooden one that is now. I'm thinking of seling most of 1:18s as I prefer 1:43s and most of them I got just so I could. So there's Mattel that I don't like at all.

**Craig** · 18 Aug 2006, 19:09 (Ref:1686236)

Those Saubers are gorgeous!

Nice one - anyone else care to post a photo of their collections?

JAG · 18 Aug 2006, 22:23 (Ref:1686349)

http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/174...2006106zp1.jpg

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/9...2006104bx0.jpg

**John Turner** · 19 Aug 2006, 10:53 (Ref:1686561)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig

Nice one - anyone else care to post a photo of their collections?

Agreed, but smaller, please! These distort the page and breach the site rules on size. Any chance that we can reduce them a bit JAG?

Knowlesy · 19 Aug 2006, 21:53 (Ref:1686796)

JAG, I linked the images as they are a bit big. If you reduce them to the sizes we allow, PM me the links and I'll stick 'em in.

**Craig** · 17 Oct 2007, 17:49 (Ref:2042887)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAG

Finally bought a cabinet, now I need a second!

Where did you pick it up from? I'm looking for a new display cabinet. Not sure exactly what style I'll be looking for yet so that's confusing the situation!

I want a full height cabinet (6' or so) with ideally a full glass front. I have a gap of approx 3'6" in width and it'll probably be between 12" and 18" deep I guess. Any suggestions??

I've looked on the Ikea website but I couldn't find anything... which cabinets are you Ikea folks using?

J-C · 17 Oct 2007, 18:47 (Ref:2042951)

I use the Detolf from Ikea - Link - this works well as it is mainly glass and the pillars are fairly discreet.

Knowlesy · 17 Oct 2007, 18:57 (Ref:2042959)

Terrific stuff J-C, methinks I'll get myself one of those when I make some space in my room in a few months!

Does it keep the dust off the models OK?

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