Display cabinet

[PatW]

Your very lucky as we don't room sizes here in the UK to accommodate fine furniture as this!

 

[BarleyBop]

I went for an IKEA glass cases with LED USB rechargeable lights. I like the multiple viewing angles, and that I could add acrylic half shelves if I need extra space. The small footprint is an added bonus!

 

[GCB]

I used those from Ikea.. I live in Europe and not sure they have the same in the USA however, good size and not expensive.
Added some LED ruban to get lights.

 

[the Baron]

I used those from Ikea.. I live in Europe and not sure they have the same in the USA however, good size and not expensive.
Added some LED ruban to get lights...

Those are nice; they have a sleek look to them. Could you add more shelves if you wanted to?

 

[Edbert]

Regardless the cabinet...this deserves a dedicated shelf (IMHO)...

 

[GCB]

Those are nice; they have a sleek look to them. Could you add more shelves if you wanted to?

It is not designed for (no support for additional shelves) but should easy to install additional brackets if you get the proper glass shelf.

 

[Pantherman]

Do any of you have display cabinets that you are happy with?

I considered building one myself, but the last thing I need is another "project", I'm leaning hard towards buying one.

The only ones I've found are insanely expensive ($5-10K USD - commercial purpose like a jeweler or something) or are really just a bit fancy/girly for the mancave. Like this one (below), it is beautiful, but not cheap and not exactly what I was looking for. Adjustable shelves and adding more shelves is mandatory. Most cabinets I've seen have a huge space between shelves, for taller objects than my collection which is mostly 1/48 aircraft and 1/35 armor with a few cars thrown in.

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My daughter was throwing this away so it was immediately recycled to my new display/store cabinet. Pantherman

 

[the Baron]

Throwing it out?! My Dutchy senses are offended! Good to see you put it to good re-use, PM!

 

[plastickjunkie]

I went for an IKEA glass cases with LED USB rechargeable lights. I like the multiple viewing angles, and that I could add acrylic half shelves if I need extra space. The small footprint is an added bonus!

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I have a couple of those along with a short longer one ideal for submarines and other long ships.

 

[BGilbertSound]

I have a glass Ikea cabinet that I modified. They don't have the exact model anymore, but it's similar to this:
https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/blaliden-glass-door-cabinet-black-00520519/
The price was about the same too, $79. I went to Ace Hardware and had them cut some 1 square foot panes of window glass, and added several shelves. I'm going to have to add a few more.

 

[BarleyBop]

I have a glass Ikea cabinet that I modified.

Nice, I have two of the same ones!
I was thinking about adding shelves as well...

How did you rig the supports for the new shelves?

 

[Edbert]

I went to my local glass dealer, and left with new shelves. Had to drill holes into the cabinet for mounts, but that gave cause for a deep cleaning.

This is what the top part looks like today...

 

[PatW]

WOW! We don't have room for cabinets like this! I use small Ikea Billy Bookcases.

 

[airdave]

I let all my models collect dust.
I call it "real world patina".
Cheap weathering technique.

FYI I use black foamcore to build lightweight shelves and raised displays for some models and to increase shelf space within the bookcases.
Toothpicks and glue secretly hold the foamcore items together.
I also use small glass shelves sitting on top of clear plastic drink cups for stacking aircraft models.
ps. I have three more bookcases like these, with models! lol

 

[BarleyBop]

foamcore

Haha, back in the 90s when our National Museums were becoming Crown Corporations (cut off from full federal funding), foam core saved many an exhibit designer's hide with impossible budgets and deadlines! That and silicone caulking.