| Warbird Information Exchange https://www.warbirdinformationexchange.org/phpBB3/ |
|
| Display case for a 1/72 B-17 in clear plastic? https://www.warbirdinformationexchange.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=35059 |
Page 1 of 1 |
| Author: | p51 [ Sun Mar 07, 2010 12:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Display case for a 1/72 B-17 in clear plastic? |
I just found a Corgi 1/72 scale B-17 and I'd like to display it in a clear case. I have searched the internet for the better part of two hours but have found nothing. The case would have to be I'd think no smaller than 14X18X5 inches. Does anyone make one that size that is clear plastic?  I would really like to get this bird out of the box: 
|
|
| Author: | Steve Nelson [ Sun Mar 07, 2010 2:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Display case for a 1/72 B-17 in clear plastic? |
The only commerically available "off the shelf" model display cases I've seen aren't nearly big enough. I think you'll either have to have one custom made, or make one yourself. SN |
|
| Author: | Cherrybomber13 [ Sun Mar 07, 2010 1:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Display case for a 1/72 B-17 in clear plastic? |
You can try: CasesForCollectibles.com Mon.-Fri. 9:00 am to 4:30 pm EST. TOLL FREE 1.800.582.9038 http://www.casesforcollectibles.com/acrylicboxes.html Or JDC http://www.displaycasej.com/model_covers.html Drew |
|
| Author: | p51 [ Sun Mar 07, 2010 5:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Display case for a 1/72 B-17 in clear plastic? |
Thanks, Drew! That second one has a listing for a box in the size I need... But given the costs of these, I'm really wondering if I'd done a sane thing by buying this. I had intended to put it in a case but the model itself was not cheap (even on sale), and would be made far more expensive with a box for it... |
|
| Author: | Django [ Tue Mar 09, 2010 4:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Display case for a 1/72 B-17 in clear plastic? |
What if you have 5 pieces of glass cut, and then silicone them together? |
|
| Author: | Cherrybomber13 [ Tue Mar 09, 2010 7:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Display case for a 1/72 B-17 in clear plastic? |
That's a good idea, but I'd look at Lexan at Home depot like $20-$30 for a large sheet. Lighter and easier to work with. |
|
| Author: | p51 [ Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Display case for a 1/72 B-17 in clear plastic? |
Django wrote: What if you have 5 pieces of glass cut, and then silicone them together? Hmm, that’s not a bad idea…
|
|
| Author: | The Inspector [ Thu Mar 11, 2010 11:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Display case for a 1/72 B-17 in clear plastic? |
Head on down to HOME DEPOT AEROSPACE and pick up a 1/2 or 1/4 sheet of plexiglas or lexan, surely you or a neighbor has a quality table saw. Do your layout, cut the pieces with a 45 bevel and VERY CAREFULLY superglue or TENAX the pieces together-VIOLA! and done on the cheap- |
|
| Author: | Steve Nelson [ Fri Mar 12, 2010 4:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Display case for a 1/72 B-17 in clear plastic? |
I wouldn't use superglue..it might fog the lexan. A solvent-type glue would give a better bond anyway. SN |
|
| Author: | Second Air Force [ Fri Mar 12, 2010 11:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Display case for a 1/72 B-17 in clear plastic? |
Here's a case I made a number of years ago. If memory serves I went to a trophy shop for the base and the rest was constructed of Lexan. The shelf is made of 1/8" glass supported by wooden dowel posts. I forget the adhesive I used, but it wasn't Superglue because of the crazing effect. This one cost me around twenty bucks as I remember.  Scott |
|
| Author: | p51 [ Mon Mar 15, 2010 10:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Display case for a 1/72 B-17 in clear plastic? |
Maybe I have found what I seek. http://www.wholesale-store-fixtures.com ... _cubes.htm I just wish they made them in a shorter size as cutting one down would darned near impossible without messing up the bottom edge. I also found what appears to be a outfit just a cheap: http://www.displaycaseart.com/acrylicboxes.html Maybe I could rise it up on a high base with something along the edge of that base, like photos, patches or something? |
|
| Author: | JOHN MILLER [ Tue Mar 16, 2010 5:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Display case for a 1/72 B-17 in clear plastic? |
If you have a TAP PLASTICS, near you, try them. Some prices are not bad for the plastic part. JOHN |
|
| Page 1 of 1 | All times are UTC - 5 hours |
| Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group https://www.phpbb.com/ |
|