Autoart Clear Display case

[Pulse Red]

Does anyone have any experience with the following product:

http://www.biante.com.au/product_7328.htm (http://www.biante.com.au/product_7328.htm)

If so can I ask a few questions? Are these clear display cases dust proof? Can you stack them together? Are they good quality? I am considering them as an alternative to a glass display case as I only have 10 models.

Thanks

[minh427]

yes its very good and i think they are stackable, the case fits perfectly onto the base and no dust

[singer]

They do not keep all dust out, they do stack however if you've only got 10 I'd consider the larger case. From Memory it should retail for about $250

[awawaw]

They do not keep all dust out, they do stack however if you've only got 10 I'd consider the larger case. From Memory it should retail for about $250

now why dont they keep dust out?

[Skaife fan]

Ive got about 40 models on display in these cases and haven't had a problem with dust getting in.
They collect plenty of dust on the top of them though.

[Patterson]

Go to Ikea and get a Bertby.

They hold 10 cars and look pretty good I reckon.

And about $170 at last check, so prolly cheaper?? Not sure....

[whitlam]

Go to Ikea and get a Bertby.

They hold 10 cars and look pretty good I reckon.

And about $170 at last check, so prolly cheaper?? Not sure....

or the "Detolf"

http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/3011920 5

[Patterson]

Good choice.

Or the Billy. I've got one in a box at home cause I'm still working out where to put it.

http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/S498314 64

Cept mine has the glass doors with metal frame so there is less visual obstruction to the models.

http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/2010409 2

[Pulse Red]

Thanks for the responses guys. I was initially going down the path of the display cabinet like the ones shown but dust is a real concern for me as I am often away for long periods of time with no chance to dust and most of my collection have decals so dust would be a nightmare. From what I see the small AA clear cases actually sit inside the base so I thought they may not let dust in so they seemed ideal although not nearly as cool as a display case. Although it has been suggested in this thread that the AA clear cases may allow dust in anyway but I would imagine not nearly as much as the Ikea cases? Are any of the Ikea cases pretty good with dust?

[lionking]

Thanks for the responses guys. I was initially going down the path of the display cabinet like the ones shown but dust is a real concern for me as I am often away for long periods of time with no chance to dust and most of my collection have decals so dust would be a nightmare. From what I see the small AA clear cases actually sit inside the base so I thought they may not let dust in so they seemed ideal although not nearly as cool as a display case. Although it has been suggested in this thread that the AA clear cases may allow dust in anyway but I would imagine not nearly as much as the Ikea cases? Are any of the Ikea cases pretty good with dust?


Yeah they are pretty good at collecting dust.. Ive got the Detolf from IKEA.. I got mine for $119.. probably wouldnt pay the $179 their asking now..

[hk350]

Was at IKEA Osborne Park yesterday and the Detolf cabinets are now $99.

[Nate07]

Hey all,

Thought I'd use a thread thats already running rather than create another.

I am after a couple of Auto Art stackable acrylic display cases. Biante seem to be out of stock and other online website charge a fortune for them.

Hopefully I can pick up a couple for around 20 -25ea.

If anyone can help or point me in the right direction, that would be much appreciated.

Cheers,

[Garry]

Hey all,

Thought I'd use a thread thats already running rather than create another.

I am after a couple of Auto Art stackable acrylic display cases. Biante seem to be out of stock and other online website charge a fortune for them.

Hopefully I can pick up a couple for around 20 -25ea.

If anyone can help or point me in the right direction, that would be much appreciated.

Cheers,

If you are in Perth, send me a PM.

(Unfortunately, you have neglected to include your location.)

Garry

[Nate07]

If you are in Perth, send me a PM.

Garry

Why in Perth?

[singer]

Why in Perth?

Garry is in Perth & runs a Model Shop from the City:)

[Nate07]

Well Gary, I don't mind paying for postage...

[singer]

double

[singer]

Well Gary, I don't mind paying for postage...

Do as Garry has asked, PM him.

I've dealt with him MANY times before & he's NEVER let me down:)

[Nate07]

PM sent. ;)

[fatty]

Good choice.

Or the Billy. I've got one in a box at home cause I'm still working out where to put it.

http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/S498314 64

Cept mine has the glass doors with metal frame so there is less visual obstruction to the models.

http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/2010409 2
I have 3 of this combo. I have sealed them with a stick on dust strip available from Bunnings. No dust.

[Pulse Red]

I have 3 of this combo. I have sealed them with a stick on dust strip available from Bunnings. No dust.

Interesting, that would be a sweet setup. Do you know how many 1:18 scale models you can fit on each shelf?

[Road Runner 72]

If you add extra shelves as I have 10 glass shelves then the middle solid wood shelf & then the bottom shelf, you can get 7 per shelf but as cars are different shapes & sizes some hold 6 etc.

This is my setup,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v191/road_runnne r_72/RoadRunnersCollection/Display%20Case/displayl ate-004.jpg

[f1webber]

Hey all,

Thought I'd use a thread thats already running rather than create another.

I am after a couple of Auto Art stackable acrylic display cases. Biante seem to be out of stock and other online website charge a fortune for them.

Hopefully I can pick up a couple for around 20 -25ea.

If anyone can help or point me in the right direction, that would be much appreciated.

Cheers,

Hi Mate
If you are in Sydney let me know as i know of a dealer who has a few hundred in stock at normal R.R.P.

Cheers

[Nate07]

Hi Mate
If you are in Sydney let me know as i know of a dealer who has a few hundred in stock at normal R.R.P.

Cheers

Never mind mate, Garry has sorted me out.;)

Thanks for the heads up though.:)

[Nathan Rzepecki]

If you add extra shelves as I have 10 glass shelves then the middle solid wood shelf & then the bottom shelf, you can get 7 per shelf but as cars are different shapes & sizes some hold 6 etc.

This is my setup,

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v191/road_runnne r_72/RoadRunnersCollection/Display%20Case/displayl ate-004.jpg

No lock on the doors? No kids I'm guessing.

[Road Runner 72]

Kids??? lol I'm the only one!!!

[VXfan]

Kids??? lol I'm the only one!!!
Just watch out for inquisitive cats though eh?:)

[Road Runner 72]

Just watch out for inquisitive cats though eh?:)

Yep, but they like the minicars more buddy & they have been looking for the bazza 1:24 bike as they new that sat on the bookshelf lol ;)

[Leigh]

No lock on the doors? No kids I'm guessing.

Adults are far more of an issue:mad:

[minh427]

Adults are far more of an issue:mad:

Especially people who don't know much about model cars, they just pick it up.

[Road Runner 72]

Adults are far more of an issue:mad:

You are so right Leigh, but for me the only adults in my study are good buddys like yourself who know how to treat them, and if they drop one the just zip home & bring me there one! ;)

But the only other adults are of the female kind & they not here to look at little cars!

[monarocveightz]

Adults are far more of an issue:mad:

Especially people who don't know much about model cars, they just pick it up.

I know, one of our familly freinds decided to pick one up, and they way were holding nearly gave me a heart attack.

The little 4 year old boy across the road likes my collection, but even he know's he can't touch them.

[singer]

Wives who have no regard to the diecast Model:(

My friend had a 1:18 MX5 & a Morgan, then his wife dusted them and the detail disappeared:p

[minh427]

Wives who have no regard to the diecast Model:(

My friend had a 1:18 MX5 & a Morgan, then his wife dusted them and the detail disappeared:p

lol How hard was she dusting? sure she didn't scrubbing it off? haha

[singer]

lol How hard was she dusting? sure she didn't scrubbing it off? haha

Hard enough to DESTROY them:( & she meant to do it