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Home made display case.
jet
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Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, January 26, 2003 - 07:20 AM UTC
I want to make a dust free display case using wood and plexiglas. I am slammed for time and wonder if there may be someone out there with some nice simple plans/something that is medium in size. Thanks.
matt
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Posted: Sunday, January 26, 2003 - 07:32 AM UTC
Fsm had some plans awhle ago i'll scan them & e-mail them to you.

It was the November 2001 Issue. If anyone else wants a copy e-mail me@
[email protected] I'll send out ASAP
jet
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Posted: Sunday, January 26, 2003 - 10:20 AM UTC
Thanks for the scans and info, however I was looking more for something along the lines of a formal display case that sits on the floor or mounts to a wall?
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Posted: Sunday, January 26, 2003 - 12:25 PM UTC
Do you have any skill at all working with wood?
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Posted: Sunday, January 26, 2003 - 01:05 PM UTC
MATT,
I'll take you up on the offer to send anybody plans for a display case. My email is [email protected]. THANKZ
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Posted: Sunday, January 26, 2003 - 04:12 PM UTC
Jet,

If you hit the banner below, and go the "The Author" page, you might get an idea from the ones that I built. Mine are made of glass and wood, but have served me well over the past 15 years.

jet
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Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, January 26, 2003 - 05:18 PM UTC
Kevin very cool site! Nice stuff.
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Rtwpsom2- I work in the movies painting sets that are constucted by carpenters in the next shop, so anything I can't handle I'm sure one of the boys would be able to assist. Have ya got something for me?
:-)
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Antwerpen, Belgium
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Posted: Sunday, January 26, 2003 - 11:50 PM UTC
Matt,

Tnx for the files buddy
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Posted: Monday, January 27, 2003 - 01:29 AM UTC
In this site there are some examples (http://www.theshowcasecompany.co.uk/company.htm)
matt
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Posted: Monday, January 27, 2003 - 10:46 AM UTC
Guys,

Hotmail keeps bouncing them back The files are too large. I'll try to convert them &
re-send Later.
Plasticbattle
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Posted: Monday, January 27, 2003 - 11:12 AM UTC
Have you checked out IKEA or the equivelent? They have some quite cheap display cases that would be perfect for displaying models in. Even some second hand furniture stores may have what you are looking for!
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British Columbia, Canada
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Posted: Monday, January 27, 2003 - 01:43 PM UTC
Hey Matt

I too would like to trouble you for those scans.

My email is [email protected]

Thanks in advance :-)
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Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 - 12:59 PM UTC
Here's a relatively easy way to make a display case. If you are near an IKEA, get one of their Billy book cases that fits the location you have in mind. If not, most any book case will do. You can then get some door hardware from Lee Valley Tools. You can get some plexi for the door(s) and shelves. Some mirror for the back, and voila --- instant display case. The link will take you to the door hardware.

Lee Valley Tools
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