discussion Looking for a display box

[Guest]

Hi,

As the title says, I'm on the lookout for a display box which would fit a 1/48 Spitfire. Don't want to spend a fortune as its for a model I'm making for my wife's friend at work for a surprise.

I've had a search around the web but cannot seem to find anything suitable or in stock. Trumpeter do just the thing with it being @ 300mm square but no stock anywhere.

Anyone have any recommendations or something suitable?

Atb,

Colin.

 

[Gern]

It might be worthwhile looking for clear plastic storage containers. I've had a quick look and there seem to be lots about but I didn't find any in the size you wanted.

Gern

 

[ojays]

Have you thought of making your own useing clear polycarbonate/acetate or perspex sheeting!!

Gregg

 

[Guest]

How about an upturned cheap fish tank on a wooden plinth?

Or as Gregg says make one ... I'd use the front perspex off of those cheap clipframes, the smaller ones are glass but when you go over 14ins x 20ins (I think) theyre thin perspex.

 

[Guest]

Thanks chaps, a few good ideas to try out. Hadn't thought about storage boxes or fish tanks

There's lots of model company options available for cars and trucks but nothing suitable for 1/48 aircraft, well not in stock anyway.

 

[john i am]

You could look at these http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sunnex-30cm-Cake-Plate-Cover/dp/B0039Z789Y/ref=sr_1_4?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1372021838&sr=1-4&keywords=plastic+cake+domes

 

[rickoshea52]

Have you tried Hattons?

Hattons.co.uk: A To Z Listing of all UK items currently in stock

 

[Guest]

Have you tried Hattons?Hattons.co.uk: A To Z Listing of all UK items currently in stock

No I hadn't, thanks for the link. They have 3 in stock just the right size

Atb,

Colin

 

[Guest]

Have you tried Just Bases. I have had some bases from them and they are great. i think they cater to all pockets just-bases tel 01803 558520

cheers

si

 

[yambam26]

Hi Colin,

I use this guy his name is David he makes all his cases to measurements and are of high quality and a great price might be worth just emailing him

dp.justincase@live.co.uk



Hope this helps

​Cheers,Ben

 

[Guest]

Thanks guys, I'll give them both a look too

Atb.