Display cases for models

[ehasler]

I've got a few 1/18th scale cars that I'd like to put on display, but would like to put them in a glass/acrylic case to keep the dust off and protect them.

I've had a look around the net, and can't really find anything that I like - most seem to be pretty cheap and look too plasticy. Can anyone recommend any?

I've also got a few aircraft kits (1/48 - 1/72 scale) that I'll be building this year, so I'd ideally like something that could house these as well - either several individual cases in the same style, or a larger one that would take them all.

[Eric Mc]

Try PicturePride Displays - they do excellent wall cabinets.

[m3evo2]

Yes I have a couple of their cabinets, they usualy pitch up at Goodwood Festival of Speed.

[matt172]

AutoArt do a few different display cases

1:43

www.autoartmodels.com/pages/accessories/index.htm

1:18

www.autoartmodels.com/pages/accessories/index.htm

prices are on here

www.modelenium.co.uk/models/models.aspx?P=1&C=Display+Cases

[autoart]

I've got five brand new AUTOart 1:18 scale display cases to clear, so if anyone wants one, or all of them, drop me an email and we'll sort it

[sgrimshaw]

If you're looking for something a bit bigger .....

www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/6131344.htm

Just an example, many others available from same source.

Ikea also do some.

1/18th cars do tend to take up space - ask my wife ;-)

Simon

Edited by sgrimshaw on Friday 19th January 08:23

[cossiemetro]

as strange as it seems IKEA do a nice glass cabinet for models

[big dub]

Try Grandprixlegends.com

[Trackside]

Eric Mc said:

Try PicturePride Displays - they do excellent wall cabinets.

Another vote for Picture Pride here. Got all my 1/43rds displayed in half a dozen of their cabinets in our dining room. Good quality in my experience.

www.picturepridedisplays.co.uk/

[ehasler]

cossiemetro said:

as strange as it seems IKEA do a nice glass cabinet for models

This one here?

Looks ideal - thanks!

[Woody]

ehasler said:

cossiemetro said:

as strange as it seems IKEA do a nice glass cabinet for models

This one here?

Looks ideal - thanks!

I've got 3 of these in my living room - packed full!! great cabinet. Added an extra light on the middle shelf (also from IKEA).

Will post some pics if I remember tonight.

Chris

[woody]

Pic's of the 'IKEA' cabinets:







Sorry about the quality - taken quickly with camera phone.

Hope it helps.

Chris