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01/04/2019 3:48 am
I thought I had to share with you a novel way to display your 1/43 collection. These wall shelves are made from old dresser drawers that I had cut into two thin shelf units. Then he added doors so I could keep them dust free but I could see them. I added the shelves and stained them. But I'm still considering a different background too. The doors stay closed with magnets. Of course I've saved all of these boxes in a big box in the closet.photo no longer available
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01/04/2019 3:50 am
Very nice, Don.
01/04/2019 4:59 am
One suggestion I would make Don.
Replace the shelves with glass. While it may or may not occur, I found that sometimes the vinyl or other plastic in model car tires may react with the finish you put on the wood. Not that they will necessarily stick to the wood, but I have old shelves that display the tire impressions of some old 1:25 models from many moons ago.
01/04/2019 8:04 am
Vey nice!!
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01/04/2019 8:52 am
I like them. Well done, Don.
01/04/2019 9:44 am
Impressive and a good idea. Follow Harv's advice though on the shelves
01/04/2019 10:25 am
Another alternative is Department 56 brick, cobblestone or blacktop road. It comes in rolls and is easy to cut to size with a razor blade and straight edge. It's probably much less expensive than glass shelving plus easier and lighter in weight. You could lay right over your existing wood shelves and alternate the road type. Pretty sure there's a variety of patterns available.
01/04/2019 11:06 am
They look great! One small point that you may find helpful is to consider gluing a thin cushion strip on the inside door edges as it may really help keeping dust from filtering in. There is stripping that is fine and not too noticeable.
01/04/2019 11:53 am
I did consider the glass shelf idea, but when the additional weight was added I went for this luan. I do like the idea of a light weight surface texture though. I've used vac-formed brick on some displays. The idea of dust prevention will be addressed next however. I intend to often rotate the cars I display so will find what tire material has a tendency to soften or hold. And some surprises are probably in my future. Thanks for all of these good suggestions. Wait a minute. Are these all April Fools Day jokes?
01/04/2019 2:30 pm
Ha but I don't think so. With the size of your displays you can get away with 1/8 thick glass cuttin down on the weight concern
01/04/2019 3:37 pm
Use clear plexiglass. It is light easy to work with and readily available. Thats what I used........
in my small wood cabinets. Bought a small square of it I got at Home Depot and cut it with my jig saw. Took no time at all.
01/04/2019 6:24 pm
I've used it myself but it scratches easily.
01/04/2019 8:02 pm
Felt strips with adhesive backing provide a dust seal for my display doors. They're the type used as stick on cushions and for furniture glides.
01/04/2019 8:03 pm
+1 !
02/04/2019 9:49 pm
very clever and skilled
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