Display Cabinets

[timbo333]

I live in Perth and was wondering if any of you know where to source a good display cabinet for 1:18 & 1:43 size models.

I have around 100 or so models and climbing. I want the cabinet to be a piece of furniture perhaps with appropriate lighting. Any suggestions? I collect mainly 1:18 now rather than 1:43.

Cheers................

[drof]

Hi Timbo, If you go down to the bottom of the main thread page you can go through all previous thread and there you will find one on the subject you are inquring about. Try getting in contact with Perry who lives in Perth and specializes in making cabinets.
www.monaro.com.au

Regards

Dave from Kiwiland!!

[timbo333]

Cheers drof, I guess I should have done that before posting.

Thanks for the heads up.:cool:

[perry]

Yep, here i am!!

Feel free to email and discuss your ideas Timbo.

In the mean time, my new "cut down" version of the display cabinet web page has changed it home :)
See my signature to get the link.

[v8coupe]

Perry,
Your web site is looking great. The "Glass Display Stack" looks very nice.
Keep up the good work.

[biante5485]

There are three different cabinet/shopfitting places in Bayswater that do cabinets and you can get extra shelving and lights etc, but I cant remember their names. Just look for them in the phone books

[Leigh]

Bayswater in WA?? There is one in Melbourne as well...

Cheers

[jager]

Timbo

There is a place on Welshpool Rd, Welshpool (between Albany Hwy & Leach Hwy) that sells second hand shop fittings. They often have unusual pieces that could be converted into display cabinets such as display units from jewellery stores and mobile phone companies. Some of them may need a bit of work but they are a lot cheaper than buying new.

Jager

[timbo333]

Hi Jager..............

I have 2 cabinets now.........and already need 2 more:o

I bought the IKEA INGO and put NON lighting in both of them, looks great for around $210 each.

I will check out the shop you describe though as i would love a cabinet like the ones they use in the new Fremantle Motor Museum. I asked the shop assistant to find out where/who they bought them off. She rang me and gave me the firm's name ages ago. Seemingly they cost over a grand each!!

All glass and stainless steel, but they must be about a metre square and quite tall. The models look fantastic in them though!!

Very happy with my "el cheapo's" though....

Cheers,

TImbo.

[goblues]

Originally posted by lcfp2297
Bayswater in WA?? There is one in Melbourne as well...

Cheers

It would have to be Perth, as I am not aware of any here in Bayswater, Victoria.

[craigrobbo]

Hi guys, here are some pics of my collection (at least some of it)

[Grubby]

Nice selection of cars Craig.

Grubby

[craigrobbo]

Thanks Grubby.

I've taken some more pics, but can't attach them as for some reason the files are too big, even though I have the camera set on the "small" picture size

Craig

[the_goldie]

some more pics of Craig's displays.

[the_goldie]

more...

[the_goldie]

and some more...

a pity you can't attach more than 1 file per post.

[the_goldie]

lots of signature models

[the_goldie]

one more after this...

[brchi17]

Originally posted by goblues
It would have to be Perth, as I am not aware of any here in Bayswater, Victoria.

Just for you goblues I found a map of where Bayswater is.

Just folow the link to the map on the whereis website.

http://www.whereis.com.au/search/result.jhtml?_DAR GS=%2Fsearch%2Fresult.jhtml

cheers. :D

[the_goldie]

last one from craig.

[terrine]

Originally posted by the_goldie
last one from craig.

always good to have a gander at someone elses pride and joy

thanks a lot craig, liked the moffat diorama
thanks to cameron too, good one mate;)

r/peter

[Elvis]

With the Moffat display(Looks great)=Are you able to put the middle car back together??Or did you have to break it to get it appart??
I see you have a Thunderbirds box in one of the photos........I love the Thunderbirds:p I wish that show was still on:rolleyes:

[craigrobbo]

Elvis, the moffat display was made for me. I supplied the two cars (Moffat twin set), and the third one was sold to me by the shop that I buy all my models off cheap as it was slightly damaged, so I'm not too concerned about that one.

The pic doesn't do the display justice....it is awesome, especially when it is dark and the lights inside the display are turned on.

Craig

[brchi17]

Nice collection Craig !!!

There looks like there isn't many models released of late that you haven't got - admin must love blokes like you !!!:D

cheers.

[craigrobbo]

Brchi17, I must admit the bug has bitten me pretty badly in the last 12 months or so, but am now concentrating on what I think are the more "important" models. eg: brock, moffat, bathurst winners etc.

And I'll probably continue to add to the 62 minicars that I have

[Malik]

Craig.. sweet set man.. nice..

[Malik]

dont have them in a display cabinet (unfortunately) but here they are finally (got of my A** and took the pics)

Here (http://vanpyremodels.servepics.com/vm/gallery/dis playimage.php?pid=2118&fullsize=1)

Here (http://vanpyremodels.servepics.com/vm/gallery/dis playimage.php?pid=2119&fullsize=1)

And Here (http://vanpyremodels.servepics.com/vm/gallery/dis playimage.php?pid=2117&fullsize=1)

[Ford Boy]

Wouldnt be a Holden Fan would ya Malik? :D

Nah seriously looks good. Quite a Holden/HRT shrine youve got there!

[craigrobbo]

Malik, thanks for the pics!

Love the display with the three scales of the Brock VX together.....looks fantastic

[goblues]

Originally posted by brchi17
Just for you goblues I found a map of where Bayswater is.

Just folow the link to the map on the whereis website.

http://www.whereis.com.au/search/result.jhtml?_DAR GS=%2Fsearch%2Fresult.jhtml

cheers. :D

Did that, but no map came up. So I entered Bayswater WA. Tonkin highway goes near Bayswater. And your Bayswater has a train line going through it too eh.

Thanks brchi17

[Malik]

Originally posted by craigrobbo
Malik, thanks for the pics!

Love the display with the three scales of the Brock VX together.....looks fantastic

Craig.. no worries... the Brock VX's is the only model I have in all 3 scales and I figure cos its (at the moment) brocks REAL last supercar ride I would chuck them all in the one case (that and they all fit)

and Fordboy? what gave it away? :D... although I only had just finished putting that together when I took the pics cos I had only been up to the lion's den and bought the flag that morning (yesterday morning even) so figured Id chuck all the HRT stuff together on there.... guess what the gap in the middle is all ready and waiting for (hint hint admin) I think the VY should look pretty sweet in there..

[Grubby]

Nice pics Malik.

Yes a True Holden fan with a Holden Collection.

Grubby

[Grubby]

Malik

On the top shelf of your photo there is a blue V8 Supercar.

Did you do anything other than repaint this one.

Have you got some more pics. I do like the look of it.

Simple but effective.

Your Privateer car I guess.

Grubby

[Malik]

Grubby... the blue one is based on a model of the 2000 GRM VT car of bargwanna....

it was resprayed in the Ford color called "Blueprint" (that bright blue metallic that came out with the FPV cars.)

the only other mods are the interior has been donated from the T155 cop car to make it a road car... the wheels from a burago dodge vyper and the engine also from a dodge vyper (so its now a V10)

it started out a privateer car then I decided to make it a road car with the cop car interior..

the other main mod is a series of LED lights underneath to give it a red underglow powered from 2 AA size batteries in the boot..

there are more pics of it on the Vanpyre Models site in the gallery..

go to www.vanpyremodels.com then click gallery then user gallery then Malik and its there under "my privateer car"

photos cover its original job when it was black.. and the original rebuild.. then the respray in blue.

[Kiwiracing]

For those of us that don't have the luxury of having our cars displayed behind glass, but don't want to keep them in their boxes - so we end up displaying on shelves - has anyone come up with a good way to dust them off? What do you use?

Any help most welcome.:D

Cheers
Kiwiracing

[BadBilly]

For those of us that don't have the luxury of having our cars displayed behind glass, but don't want to keep them in their boxes - so we end up displaying on shelves - has anyone come up with a good way to dust them off? What do you use?

Any help most welcome.

Cheers
Kiwiracing


a vacuum cleaner

[KiwiRallyFan]

Originally posted by Kiwiracing
For those of us that don't have the luxury of having our cars displayed behind glass, but don't want to keep them in their boxes - so we end up displaying on shelves - has anyone come up with a good way to dust them off?

Tell the wife you've left them to her in your will, and they're really really valuable..... :D

[Kiwiracing]

Originally posted by KiwiRallyFan
Tell the wife you've left them to her in your will, and they're really really valuable..... :D

hmmm I think the wife just mumbled something about burying them with me:mad:

Kiwiracing

[zeitgeist]

Hello all -

Well, after three months, my basement is finished. The last step was to install the glass in the display case. Here is a shot of the empty case. It measures 243cm x 91cm x 35cm.


I took another one after I put in all the cars, but it looked like garbage, after which the camera batteries promptly died.

I'll post one with the whole collection when the batteries recharge and if you promise not to laugh at an American's feeble attempt to collect Aussie diecast!

BC

[ferrari fan]

It is Your collection and the Laughing will be not heard from that far away,plus You will not care anyway, as your collection will be almost Unique in USA, Good on Ye,anyway, show us the pictures.

[KiwiRallyFan]

Zeitgeist - that looks nice. What are the three round white things on the top?

I look forward to seeing a photo with all your models in.

:)

[Mux]

Mate that looks awesome.

Also, kiwifan, i think those white things are downlights...?

[Kiwiracing]

Originally posted by Mux
Mate that looks awesome.

Also, kiwifan, i think those white things are downlights...?

I was wondering the same thing, I saw the down lights (2) going, perhaps the other three are movement sensors, which sets of a huge alarm system if someone touches the models:D

Kiwiracing

[zeitgeist]

All -

Sorry for the confusion. As you will soon see, I am not an expert photograher. The three bumps are, indeed, the downlights. The other two you see are reflections of ceiling lights.

Anyway, here is the cabinet, already filling up. I hate using the flash and I don't have a tripod. Not a good combination.

[zeitgeist]

DJR and a mess of Holdens

[zeitgeist]

OK... last one.

I think Falcons are my favorites, so they get a whole row.

I experimented with different exposures and having the downlights on or off. I've gotta borrow a tripod!

BC

[ferrari fan]

I like it very much, a bit concerned about the holdens on the top though, and a WA cop car in the forefront:)
Overall very classy display, with a lot of options to put more bits and bops in .

[KiwiRallyFan]

Z...nice one. I bet there aren't too many collections like that in the US. It's good to see you've also got Possum's rally car.

One question...how does the front glass panel open? Does it just lift off in one piece, or is it hinged? If it does just lift off, what holds it on?

PS...I'm not a burglar, I'm just thinking of future display cabinets for myself.....:)

[timbo333]

WOW zeitgeist....a job well done.

Give yourself a pat on the back. I love that built in look.

If you find that the downlights in the top of the cabinet are not penetrating the lower shelves cos the cars above block the light, the downlights in the room can be changed to gimball's which can then be angled onto the cabinet to help matters.

Cheers,

Timbo.

[zeitgeist]

Thanks all -

I cannot take the credit. I hired out the work to someone who has talent! I just wrote him the check for the final installment today. Arrgh!

FF - I wasn't sure how to do the layout. While it's a work in progress, I do want the touring cars at the best viewing angle.

KRF - The glass doesn't come out. I access it from behind in the unfinished part of the basement. As for Kiwi representation, I also have Richard's TKR car at the far end.

Timbo - Thanks for the idea about the lights. I've already noticed the shadows the upper models cast.

BC

[Malik]

awesome display Zeit... very impressed.

[KiwiRallyFan]

Originally posted by zeitgeist
The glass doesn't come out. I access it from behind in the unfinished part of the basement.
Arhh...I see the two doors now.

[chups]

zeitgeist that looks awesome. but how are you going to hide the doors on the other side when you finish the basement?

[zeitgeist]

Chups -

I only finished about 3/4 of the basement. The remaining 1/4 is for storage and most people will never go in that area. I worked out the placement of the case so the rear of it would be in the storage area.

However, now that I re-read your post, I wonder if there is a miscommunication here (and PLEASE forgive me if that is not the case). When I say I "finished" the basement, I mean I installed drywall over the cinderblock and a nice ceiling to cover the floor joists.

BC

[chups]

Originally posted by zeitgeist
KRF - The glass doesn't come out. I access it from behind in the unfinished part of the basement. As for Kiwi representation, I also have Richard's TKR car at the far end.
BC

the unfinished part was what made me think it wasnt finished :)
but if its just for storage then itll be ok like that.
still it looks awesome

[the_goldie]

That looks awesome!!! Very impressive.

[Maximus]

Just looking into getting a new display cabinet for my cars.

There is a company called major creations who have one called the RETRO for $1250 with lights & another company called DISPLAY DESIGN who have one the same size but a different style for $1165 + $350 for 2 spotlights.

They are both about 1820 high X 900 wide X 450 deep.

Does this sound like a good price, has anyone actually bought anything from either place or any comments.

Cheers

James

[Grubby]

The cabinet looks great.

I bet you have a lot of pleasure in showing your collection to your friends.

Grubby

[Richard Poole]

Originally posted by Maximus
Just looking into getting a new display cabinet for my cars.

There is a company called major creations who have one called the RETRO for $1250 with lights & another company called DISPLAY DESIGN who have one the same size but a different style for $1165 + $350 for 2 spotlights.

They are both about 1820 high X 900 wide X 450 deep.

Does this sound like a good price, has anyone actually bought anything from either place or any comments.

Cheers

James

Hi James.

It may help if you list the location of these companies so that people have a bit more info.

Thanks.

Richard.

[Leigh]

Major Creation (http://www.majorcreations.com.au/) is in Niddrie, Vic

Never heard of Display Design...

Cheers

[diecastdude]

Maximus the display design cabinets are the way to go for me, did you happen to get the price on other cabinets shown on their site such as model S143, this cabinet measures 1040 wide, 460 depth and 900 high, It looks like it may be cheaper and hold more cars as the shelves are wider. The taller cabinet that you quote while nice has two much wasted area with the space between each shelf and will hold less cars per shelf while being not as wide. I have emailed them myself asking for further details such as additional shelves variations etc but no reply as yet. I have also come across a nice pine cabinet with glass front and sides with mirror back should hold about 80 cars with additional shelves fitted which you can do yourself, this cabinet retails for $799 and while not displayed on their internet site the company is know as timberland furnitureTimberland (http://www.timberlandfurniture.com.au)

[Maximus]

I am from Melbourne & both of these places are in melbourne aswell.

Here is the other web site

http://www.displaydesign.com.au

I am wanting something that will stand on the ground itself & not have to be put on a bench or something similar.

The S6 model is the one I really like or the RETRO at MAJOR CREATIONS
http://www.majorcreations.com.au/html/aluminium.ht ml

Both of them can be built with extra shelves or mirrors or anything really.

Am going to go to both tomorrow so if anyone else want me to find stuff out about other cabinets let us know before lunch today OK.

Cheers

James

[terrine]

NEW YORK - A Swedish magazine created quite a furor this past weekend when it reported Ikea founder Ingvar Kamprad was worth $52.5 billion, more than Microsoft's Bill Gates. The news was picked up in publications around the world. Ikea later issued a terse press release stating that the information was incorrect, based on an evaluation of the entire Ikea Group. It then claimed that Kamprad doesn't own the group.

Based on Forbes' estimates, Kamprad is very rich, but not as rich as the Swedish news weekly Veckans Affaerer estimates (nor as poor as Ikea suggests). The self-made Swede ranked No. 13 in the world, worth $18.5 billion, in our 2004 Billionaires list. That was a jump of $5.5 billion from the previous year, thanks largely to the strength of the Swedish krona against the dollar. But it was far short of Gates and his $46.6 billion.

This furniture fortune is certainly complicated. Kamprad has shrouded his business in an opaque collection of trusts and holding companies, in part to shelter Ikea from Sweden's confiscatory taxes and death duties. But after seven years of delving into the fortune, we feel we have come up with a fair and conservative valuation method.

Specifically, we valued his retail stores based on a price-to-sales ratio derived from comparable public companies and by valuing the underlying real estate. Ikea's sales for fiscal year 2003 were $12.2 billion, up a tepid 3% from 2002. No sales figures have been published yet for 2004. We also discounted the portion of Ikea's sales that we estimate are earmarked for a charitable trust and subtracted a percentage of the sales that are held by another Kamprad company.

No doubt that Kamprad is one of the wealthiest and most humble self-made entrepreneurs in the world. At age 77, he still runs the company he founded in 1943 from tax-haven Switzerland. And he still flies economy, avoids wearing suits and drives a ten-year old Volvo.

....sounds like there is money in them display cabinets

r/peter

[Y2kGoofball]

diecast dude, that sounds similar to the one i'm about to order (roughly the same size)

I plan on buying this 'display cabinet', which is splt in 2 sections. Its hard to explain but when I get it i'll take pictures, basically its good for 1 section of 1:18's and 1 section for 1:18 and 1:64, although my collection aint that big yet.

then I'm going to install some downlights myself, (maybe). Depends on if it really needs it or not

[Forbesy]

I picked up this beauty last week, first saw it a few weeks ago and I thought it was good for the price then, but thought maybe I could find something better. I thought wrong, there was nothing that even came close to what I was looking for, both in style and price. I ended up paying $360, and that included delivery. It could probably end up fitting 30 - 40 1:18 cars innit, but thats not a concern for me as I only buy the occasional model.

Its really come up trumps after a quick polish with the glass cleaner, only thing I might do is stick a light in the top.


[IMG]http://home.iprimus.com.au/forbesfam/P1010052.jpg

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[GRPIII]

was up at a local parts/paint shop the other day & was asking the owner where he got his display cabinets for all his tools from, came back with a pretty good idea, unsure of the cost thou.
basically he just got a set of mirrored wardrobes stuck to the walls & replaced the mirrored doors with clear glass.
would have no problems fitting in even the larger collections

[diecastdude]

Maximus
Did you visit those furniture joints ? what did you find out re prices ? their not to good at answering customers email inquiries like most busnisses these days.

[FOMOCO]

Guys, I remeber reading in past threads, possibly even the old forum about Bertby wall units from IKEA, they are a designed as a CD cabinet but i remeber a collecter posting that it will hold 1:18 cars side on, My study wall will fit 5 of the cabinets and although it will cost about $1200, it seems resonable considering the cost of some of the display cabinets around. Does anyone have or has seen this display cabinet in use ??? Some pics would be great. We dont have an Ikea here in canberra and a friend of mine is going shopping there next weekend, I was planning on giving him the money and getting him to pick them up for me, wouldnt mind knowing how it would look though before i forked out the dosh !!!

[the_goldie]

FOMOCO I have a picture of a corner type unit from IKEA that a friend has. The cars are displayed side on and from memory about 15 cars or so fit. But I can't remember if he added extra shelves. Will look for the pic tonight.

[Richard Poole]

Originally posted by FOMOCO
Guys, I remeber reading in past threads, possibly even the old forum about Bertby wall units from IKEA, they are a designed as a CD cabinet but i remeber a collecter posting that it will hold 1:18 cars side on, My study wall will fit 5 of the cabinets and although it will cost about $1200, it seems resonable considering the cost of some of the display cabinets around. Does anyone have or has seen this display cabinet in use ??? Some pics would be great. We dont have an Ikea here in canberra and a friend of mine is going shopping there next weekend, I was planning on giving him the money and getting him to pick them up for me, wouldnt mind knowing how it would look though before i forked out the dosh !!!

Here's a few pics Paul.

Credit to Ulf from Scale18 forum for posting the pics.

http://www.scale18.com/cgi-bin/msg?func=view&proj=Bulletin&msg=146928

[Leigh]

More IKEA cabinets in this thread (http://forums.biante.com.au/showthread.php?s=&threadid=532)

Cheers

[FOMOCO]

Thanx Richard, I had almost talked myself out of getting them, But now i have seen them, I must have, Will post pics when done

[Richard Poole]

No problem Paul. Apparently with extra shelves the cabinets can hold 14 cars each comfortably. Can't wait to see how they turn out.

[Ford Boy]

My model car retailer uses these to show his models, and they look a treat. How much are they each?

[FOMOCO]

In the latest Ikea cataloge they are listed as $229.00 each

[Ford Boy]

Thanks Fomoco...

[the_goldie]

Here is the pic of the cabinet I mentioned earlier.

[Richard Poole]

Originally posted by FOMOCO
In the latest Ikea cataloge they are listed as $229.00 each

I went to Ikea last night and they had them available for around $159.00. I guess the shipments come into Perth and then get distributed to the rest of Australia.

[Riddler]

Originally posted by FOMOCO
In the latest Ikea cataloge they are listed as $229.00 each
What are the units called?

[Richard Poole]

Originally posted by Riddler
What are the units called?

Bertby.

[Riddler]

Originally posted by Richard Poole
Bertby.
Thanks Richard.

They didnt appear to be listed on their website- www.ikea.com.au

[Dingo]

They're not on the website AFAIK - though they do appear in the catalogues.

[Leigh]

The Bertby (http://www.ikea-usa.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?s toreId=12&langId=-1&catalogId=10101&productId=13147) does appear on IKEA's US site...

Cheers

[Richard Poole]

Go to www.ikea.com.au and follow these directions.

Go to 'On-line catalogue'

click on 'Ikea 2004 catalogue'

click on wall units.

click on home entertainment

Then go to the last page in that section.

And there it is (page 76 of the printed catalogue).

[Dingo]

Thanks for that Richard, the Bertby doesn't appear on the website when you search for it, hence the confusion.

"Ah, there, finished. And with only six missing pieces!"
"Those Swedes sure know how to put in almost everything you need."

(with apologies to Futurama) :D

[Riddler]

Originally posted by Richard Poole
Go to www.ikea.com.au and follow these directions.

Go to 'On-line catalogue'

click on 'Ikea 2004 catalogue'

click on wall units.

click on home entertainment

Then go to the last page in that section.

And there it is (page 76 of the printed catalogue).
Thanks again Richard...

[Leigh]

$229 on the East Coast
$169 in Perth

Maybe there are more advantages to living in Perth than recieving your Biante models first...:p

Cheers

[the_goldie]

That looks like the one I posted that a friend has. Nice little unit.

[the_goldie]

Damn 2 min edit rule... on page 68 of the catalogue - which is under wall units/home entertainment they have the INGO unit which looks pretty good as well.

Those NON Spotlight halogen lights look like a good idea for lighting up the cars as well :) might have to take a trip to ikea on the weekend.

[timbo333]

Hey Goldie...........

That's the exact combination i use for my models.....IKEA INGO Cabinets and the NON downlights.

Works for me but i need another two cabinets at least.....

Cheers,

Timbo.

[Maximus]

Sorry for the delay guys.

I have decided that I will get the RETRO cabinet from Major Creations with a mirror back, an extra shelf & locks on the doors.
All up it is about $1400 with the extras & includes 2 lights at the top aswell.
The gaps around the doors are very small & the glass is joined in all the other corners.
The cabinet comes fully assembled & installed at your house/work which is really good.
They also have a bigger cabinet with sliding doors which has seals at both ends to stop even less dust from getting in but is about $2200 if I remember correctly.

I also went to the DISPLAY DESIGN & had a look at there cabinets but look like they should be more in a shop than in my house. There are quite alot of gaps around the glass & the doors seem to wobble quite a bit which I dont really want cause of the whole dust issue with model cars.
With the light boxes, extra shelves & locks they work out to roughly the same price. You cant get a mirror back on there cabinets either.
These cabinets only come flat packed & you have to assemble them yourself which is easy enough to do.

I also have seen that long thin one from IKEA but it looks like it really need to be recessed back into the wall as opposed to stuck on the wall.

Cheers & I hope this may help fellow collectors out there after a cabinet.

James

[the_goldie]

Originally posted by timbo333
Hey Goldie...........

That's the exact combination i use for my models.....IKEA INGO Cabinets and the NON downlights.

Works for me but i need another two cabinets at least.....

Cheers,

Timbo.

Went to IKEA last night and picked up 2 of the non-spotlight halogen lights 10w each they were $35 for the pack of 2. Will put them in the cabinet on Sunday. They seem to light up the cabinet fairly well but they do not reach all the way down to the lower shelves :(

I was going to get a new light feature for the room and point the lights onto the cabinet but thought I would try out the halogen lights first. Will get a some happy snaps once I install them.

[Leigh]

Cameron,

When going past Jewelery shops I have often gone in to look at the display cabinets to see how they overcome this problem. Some have little spotlights (globe around 3-4cm diameter) mounted down the side of the cabinet...sort of like this (http://www.allendisplay.com/SC_gl101.htm) but smaller...

I have no idea where you get them from...

Cheers

[the_goldie]

Thanks Leigh. I did see some lights similar at IKEA. But they looked a little large. Might have another look in their catalogue :)

The other option was to get 2 more of the lights I bought and recess them in the bottom of the cabinet at an angle to help solve the problem. I have my 1:43s on the bottom shelf and because they are about 2 cars deep it is hard to see the ones at the back. I could always move the 1:43s into the middle of the cabinet to break up the 1:18s.

[Leigh]

I think this (http://www.trendlighting.com.au/product/productin fo.asp?productid=2) is about what I saw...

Some other lights I've stumbled over...

25mm diameter flouro's here (http://www.trendlighting.com.au/product/pimages/t iny_TT_pdf.pdf) - run along the front/rear/side edge of each shelf or mounted vertically in the corners of the cabinet...

I'd also be interested to here if anybody has seen/had experience with rope lights (http://www.lampsplus.com/htmls/search/searchresul ts.aspx) (search for rope light)...

Cheers

[timbo333]

Went to IKEA last night and picked up 2 of the non-spotlight halogen lights 10w each they were $35 for the pack of 2. Will put them in the cabinet on Sunday. They seem to light up the cabinet fairly well but they do not reach all the way down to the lower shelves

Goldie.............I only have lights in the top and the light does not reach all the way.....not that i expected they would given the cars are in the way.

The general room lights provide the extra lighting i require and sets off the cabinets and their contents nicely. I did think about lighting from the bottom as well but just couldn't see this working at all, plus the light would look strange on the base of the cabinet anyway......

Good luck with yours old son..........

Go the OWLS!!

Cheers,

Timbo.

[james]

Hope this works. this is the cabinet i purchased from a jewler shop when they were doing a refit

[the_goldie]

Originally posted by timbo333
Goldie.............I only have lights in the top and the light does not reach all the way.....not that i expected they would given the cars are in the way.

The general room lights provide the extra lighting i require and sets off the cabinets and their contents nicely. I did think about lighting from the bottom as well but just couldn't see this working at all, plus the light would look strange on the base of the cabinet anyway......

Good luck with yours old son..........

Go the OWLS!!

Cheers,

Timbo.

Timbo - I did not expect the lights to reach to the bottom either with the other cars in the way but was hoping a shimmer of light might :D

Thanks and hopefully there will be light on Sunday *watch this space*

Go the EELS!!!

[james]

2nd try for cabinet
http://community.webshots.com/s/image10/0/67/83/13 2806783gfYyYf_ph.jpg

[brchi17]

Originally posted by lcfp2297
Cameron,

When going past Jewelery shops I have often gone in to look at the display cabinets to see how they overcome this problem. Some have little spotlights (globe around 3-4cm diameter) mounted down the side of the cabinet...sort of like this (http://www.allendisplay.com/SC_gl101.htm) but smaller...

I have no idea where you get them from...

Cheers

Leigh, I'd try a shop fitter for items such as what you've spoken about.

Here's a link to a search I did for Shop fitters (http://www.yellowpages.com.au/search/performSearc h.do?headingCode=23353&location=2&businessType=shop+fitter&emailOnly=false&previousCopyPoint=false&resetCopyPoint=false&saveSearch=true&serviceArea=true&suburbList=&websiteOnly=false) on Yellow Pages (http://www.yellowpages.com.au/)

cheers. :)

[the_goldie]

Here is a photo of my cabinet with the lights in. Looks like there are 4 but it is the reflection from the mirror. Not bad for $35. Just need to tidy up the cable along the roof that runs out the back.

Leigh - I saw some of those lights in a jewellery store the other day. They would certainly resolve the issue down the bottom of the cabinet. Might have to investigate :)

[Maximus]

I know down at Beacon lighting they have some really small halogen down lights. They would only be about 1cm across & are really bright.

[timbo333]

Looks good Goldie.

Well done.......:D

Timbo.

[Dingo]

I'm getting the INGO cabinet for my birthday (Saturday 24th) and just wanted to know if anyone had installed extra shelves in their INGO cabinets and where they got them from?

[zeitgeist]

Cameron -

I don't know about the cabinet. It looks too busy with the Moffat Brut XB in there. Why don't you send that guy stateside!

Seriously, it looks great. Good job!

BC

[timbo333]

Well I'm going to try to post some pics of my cabinets and the models in them.....here goes....please works as i have used the lowest setting on the DIGI.....fingers crossed....:)


Cheers,

Timbo.

[timbo333]

And another one.......

[timbo333]

Another one .....sorry about the quality.....

[Kiwiracing]

Originally posted by timbo333
Well I'm going to try to post some pics of my cabinets and the models in them.....here goes....please works as i have used the lowest setting on the DIGI.....fingers crossed....:)


Cheers,

Timbo.

Look forward to seeing the pics, did you know you can edit the pics in something like Microsoft Paint and change the atributes to a smaller size which will change the file size.

Cheers
Kiwiracing

[timbo333]

Kiwiracing....no i didn't....although i have some software that came with the camera called photoimpression or something like that.

Anyway looks like it has worked........see above....:D

I'll try and add some more over the next week or so.

Thanks for the advice Kiwiracing....


Cheers,

Timbo.

[KiwiRallyFan]

That's a nice display Timbo, with a good variety of models. I can even see a couple of rally cars. Is there a theme, or is it just "cars I like"?

[timbo333]

Like the 'Theme' thread i collect what i like, what catches my eye and says "i should be in your collection"

Don't your models talk to you??....:confused:

:D Timbo.

[Patterson]

Hi,

I just picked up a big cabinet with glass shelves, mirror back, side doors and top lighting that can have up to 8 or 9 shelves(comes with 4), for under $700.

Well made, and heavy as.

Got it from the furniture shop at midland military markets. Similar to the ones at Perth Furniture company in cannington that they are selling for 2 and a half K.

Its great, you have a full pane of glass in the front, no doors or anything to obscure your view, I luv it!!!!

They do great deals down there. Well worth checking out.

[Kiwiracing]

Originally posted by Patterson
Hi,

I just picked up a big cabinet with glass shelves, mirror back, side doors and top lighting that can have up to 8 or 9 shelves(comes with 4), for under $700.

Well made, and heavy as.

Got it from the furniture shop at midland military markets. Similar to the ones at Perth Furniture company in cannington that they are selling for 2 and a half K.

Its great, you have a full pane of glass in the front, no doors or anything to obscure your view, I luv it!!!!

They do great deals down there. Well worth checking out.

Hi Patterson, sounds like the cabinet I bought this year (now full!) here is a link to a thread I started some time ago with some pics, are the cabinets similar?

http://forums.biante.com.au/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3050&perpage=15&highlight=cabinet&pagenumber=3

Cheers
Kiwiracing

[timbo333]

Another pic of my collection...

[john]

Those little lights might be available at Jaycar electronic stores. A mate of mine was going on about how good these little lights were (he's an electrician, thats why he was excitedabout them, otherwise we dont talk about lights)
im pretty sure thats what he said.Jaycar

[Odin]

my new cabinet

[Odin]

holden row

[Odin]

mustangs

[Odin]

finally, interior/engine on the xj-13 by AA, great model

[timbo333]

Hey ODIN, thats a fine looking collection and cabinet.

Welll done me old china!!


Cheers,

Timbo.

[dobct1]

hey timbo

in your pic there is a certificate of authenticity for some 00 motorsport product
i am curious to know what is it cos the certificate looks abit skinny

thanx

[timbo333]

hi dobct1....

I'm sure you mean my pirtek picture. The COA is for a car on the next shelf, my Lowndes AU green eyed monster.

It might look a bit skinny because i have it pushed into the join of the cabinet at the back to hold it in place but only a fraction. Saves using blu-tac or someting else.

That's the only thing i can think of. Its black and numbered with a silver pen for the cert no.

Hope this helps.....

Cheers,


Timbo.

[FOMOCO]

Hi Guys, I have finally got my Bertby cabinets up and they look great, Pics to follow. I can fit another 2 cabinets on that wall and will a couple of extra shelves per unit they hold 12 cras each.

[FOMOCO]

This is another cabinet i have in my study

[FOMOCO]

Heres another pic

[FOMOCO]

and another

[FOMOCO]

and last one

[timbo333]

FOMOCO...........Very nice indeed. Looks professional. Neat & Tidy. Going on the single cabinet i guess you love the AU Falcon. You have lots of those!!

The FORD Badge on the middle cabinet is a nice touch too. AS is the seat....what's that out of??


Cheers,


Timbo.

[FOMOCO]

I just love fords and collect them all, ironic i have so many AU's considering it is one of the worst race cars we have ever campaigned.

The seat came from a Target store, it was in one of there catolougues and i got given one for Xmas

[Malik]

Great looking cabinets FOMOCO...

[Kiwiracing]

Great looking cabinets, are they set slightly into the wall or just butted up against it?

You do like the odd Ford I noticed:D

Kiwiracing

[Gan88]

Yup,

I was wondering that also... They look like they are recessed, but it could be an illusion.

I like the way the AUs are stacked near the blinds.

[FOMOCO]

No they are flush mount , they are only 190mm deep, funny enough i built that wall 6 months ago, had i known about these cabinets i would have sunk them in.

[singer]

Originally posted by FOMOCO
No they are flush mount , they are only 190mm deep, funny enough i built that wall 6 months ago, had i known about these cabinets i would have sunk them in.

Are the cabinets available commercially? Where did you buy them from? I need more cabinets as I'm running out of display space

[FOMOCO]

they are from IKEA they are called Bertby, about $220.00 each

[inter]

I am currently building a cabinet to hold 54 of 1/43 cars and 2 off 1/18 cars. Incorporated in the cabinet i have also built a 1/43 scale model of a pit bay and pit garages for 7 of 1/43 cars. It is nearly finished and i will post picture shortly.
inter

[Grubby]

Originally posted by inter
I am currently building a cabinet to hold 54 of 1/43 cars and 2 off 1/18 cars. Incorporated in the cabinet i have also built a 1/43 scale model of a pit bay and pit garages for 7 of 1/43 cars. It is nearly finished and i will post picture shortly.
inter

Looking forward to seeing the finished cabinet inter.

[timbo333]

Yeah me too Inter....it sounds great.

Look forward to it.


Timbo

[BIGD67]

Originally posted by FOMOCO
Hi Guys, I have finally got my Bertby cabinets up and they look great, Pics to follow. I can fit another 2 cabinets on that wall and will a couple of extra shelves per unit they hold 12 cras each.


we dont hae an ikea store in adelaide yet do the have a web site so i could have alook
they just look fantastic and a reasonable price


cheers
darren

[timbo333]

Try www.ikea.com.au

[BIGD67]

Originally posted by timbo333
Try www.ikea.com.au



thanks for that - i apppreciate it :D

[timbo333]

I'll try another pic or two of my collection.....

[john]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by FOMOCO
[B]I just love fords and collect them all, ironic i have so many AU's considering it is one of the worst race cars we have ever campaigned.

I was thinking about how bad the AU was as a race car whilst i looked over your model collection. Who cares, your collection looks great.

[timbo333]

Another one...

[goblues]

This link will take you to the cabinet featured here by FOMOCO. The price is valid for the eastern states only, so the website says.

Looks like the cabinet would nest into the wall nicely.

http://www.ikea.com.au/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/P roductDisplay?storeId=18&langId=-26&catalogId=10101&productId=13147

$229.00 each and needs assembly.

Personally, I think I will go with a custom cabinet. Just gotta raise the funds. :(

[inter]

Originally posted by inter
I am currently building a cabinet to hold 54 of 1/43 cars and 2 off 1/18 cars. Incorporated in the cabinet i have also built a 1/43 scale model of a pit bay and pit garages for 7 of 1/43 cars. It is nearly finished and i will post picture shortly.
inter
Here goes
inter

[inter]

I have just tried to post a picture of my cabinet and it wont let me. I save it in my docoments as jpg file and attacht it to the link in post reply. does not work. size of file is 530kb.
inter:(

[inter]

inter

[inter]

Originally posted by inter
I am currently building a cabinet to hold 54 of 1/43 cars and 2 off 1/18 cars. Incorporated in the cabinet i have also built a 1/43 scale model of a pit bay and pit garages for 7 of 1/43 cars. It is nearly finished and i will post picture shortly.
inter
some more

[inter]

Originally posted by inter
I am currently building a cabinet to hold 54 of 1/43 cars and 2 off 1/18 cars. Incorporated in the cabinet i have also built a 1/43 scale model of a pit bay and pit garages for 7 of 1/43 cars. It is nearly finished and i will post picture shortly.
inter
some more
inter

[inter]

Originally posted by inter
I am currently building a cabinet to hold 54 of 1/43 cars and 2 off 1/18 cars. Incorporated in the cabinet i have also built a 1/43 scale model of a pit bay and pit garages for 7 of 1/43 cars. It is nearly finished and i will post picture shortly.
inter
The following photo has nothing to do with duisplay cabinets. I built this car bed in 1996 ( ence the el falcon body shape) and it was originally painted in Glenn seton ford credit colours. My first born now nearly 8 years old did not require a bed with side so i panted it in pirtecks colour for my second born. Note the opening boot for storage.
inter

[inter]

i am trying to #@%$^ post a picture and it wont let me?
inter

[Kiwiracing]

Originally posted by inter
i am trying to #@%$^ post a picture and it wont let me?
inter

When you say it won't let you, are you getting an error, or just can't see it in the thread? Don't forget Admin has to clear it. Has Admin advised you there are no pic's in your posts?

Cheers
Kiwiracing

[inter]

Originally posted by Kiwiracing
When you say it won't let you, are you getting an error, or just can't see it in the thread? Don't forget Admin has to clear it. Has Admin advised you there are no pic's in your posts?

Cheers
Kiwiracing
kiwiracing,
I posted them last night and they are still not up, i have not received an error message.
inter

[timbo333]

Admin may not update the pics until the working week starts....

You'll have to be patient.....that's all.


TImbo.

[goblues]

If you want to post a pic and have it come up straight away, go here (http://www.darcysmodelcars.com/forums) and post your message and pic there.

Then copy the link to that post.

Come back here and post a message and insert the link to that post here.

Do you understand what I mean? Or have I moved the posts once too often? :)

This lesson was NOT brought to you by MateMaster (http://www.rentmaster.org/?r=goblues)!

[inter]

Originally posted by inter
i am trying to #@%$^ post a picture and it wont let me?
inter

[timbo333]

Originally posted by inter
The following photo has nothing to do with duisplay cabinets. I built this car bed in 1996 ( ence the el falcon body shape) and it was originally painted in Glenn seton ford credit colours. My first born now nearly 8 years old did not require a bed with side so i panted it in pirtecks colour for my second born. Note the opening boot for storage.
inter

Does it come in Queen size.

Could just imagine snuggling up to the wife in Ambrose's car...HEHEHEHEHE!!

:D

Timbo.

P.S. Looks great Inter...........

[WESTY]

Heres an old pic of my cabinet, as you can see its full and I now have just as many models stacked on the floor.
hope the pic is clear enough, once admin clear it.


:D

[goblues]

Originally posted by timbo333
Does it come in Queen size.

Could just imagine snuggling up to the wife in Ambrose's car...HEHEHEHEHE!!


Timbo.

P.S. Looks great Inter...........

Jumping into this with the wife would be just like jumping into the back seat of Ambrose's car. Nice and cuddly. :D

(Unless you mean Ambrose's race car. :))

[inter]

Originally posted by inter
I am currently building a cabinet to hold 54 of 1/43 cars and 2 off 1/18 cars. Incorporated in the cabinet i have also built a 1/43 scale model of a pit bay and pit garages for 7 of 1/43 cars. It is nearly finished and i will post picture shortly.
inter
does any body know were i can purchase 1/43 scale pit tools.
inter

[goblues]

Originally posted by WESTY
Heres an old pic of my cabinet, as you can see its full and I now have just as many models stacked on the floor.
hope the pic is clear enough, once admin clear it.


:D

Looks like the tobacco sponsorship stopped your piccy from being approved. You might have to get your graphics editor out, or put some COA's in the appropriate places.

[chups]

ive finally got around to getting a cabinet built, it will be black malamine, with glass shelves and mirrored back. i will be installing downlights into it when its done.
i have attached a picture of what it will be although mine will have 6 shelves. (adjustable) and the glass doors and bottom cupboards will be lockable too.

[goblues]

Originally posted by chups
ive finally got around to getting a cabinet built, it will be black malamine, with glass shelves and mirrored back. i will be installing downlights into it when its done.
i have attached a picture of what it will be although mine will have 6 shelves. (adjustable) and the glass doors and bottom cupboards will be lockable too.

Aren't those downlights pretty intensive? Won't that potentionally fade the paint work?

[timbo333]

My NON downlights from IKEA are only 10w and no UV.

Not intense, but very bright though........:)

I guess you can get higher wattage lights and that may do damage over time but so will plain old air!!

Cheers,


Timbo.

[singer]

I've just got 3 Trax display cabinets to display my 1/43rd

Not the best, but they'll do for the moment

[vt2envy]

Originally posted by Odin
finally, interior/engine on the xj-13 by AA, great model


Hi Odin

The car just above the jag appears to be wearing snow chains or am I seeing things....:(

[chups]

Originally posted by goblues
Aren't those downlights pretty intensive? Won't that potentionally fade the paint work?

i havent decided on what lights to put in yet, im thinking just small down lights not the big 240v ones, and if they appear to be too bright, ill just put my hubcaps on the top shelf and have the models on the others

[goblues]

Originally posted by timbo333

I guess you can get higher wattage lights and that may do damage over time but so will plain old air!!

Cheers,


Timbo.

Damned if you display them, damned if you don't.

Bloody Malcolm Fraser and his, 'Life wasn't meant to be easy' quote. :mad:

[Ford Boy]

Im in the process of movin out, and the place im movin into comes with a bit of furniture. Some of which is a display cabinet! SWEET! I had one, but it was an open version. This one is closed is, so my models wont get as dusty :D I'll post some pics as soon as I can. Also, on that note, as I cannot yet afford a luxury as the net, I wont be posting anywhere as near as often anymore :(/ SO while iM here, I want to thank everyone for an aweesome couple of years, and ive learnt heaps while ive been here. I'll drop in from time to time n stuff but yeah! Take care all!

[goblues]

All the best with your move Ford Boy. Hope all goes well and that your new cabinet looks after your models better that the old one.

Good to see you've picked up a thing or twoon the forums. It's amazing what can be done when a few heads get together.

See you in your new home. Still in Bendigo, is it?

Stay warm.

later Ford Boy

[terrine]

Originally posted by chups
i havent decided on what lights to put in yet, im thinking just small down lights not the big 240v ones, and if they appear to be too bright, ill just put my hubcaps on the top shelf and have the models on the others

i am in the process of having a few built in cabinets made and have been looking at lighting ...AGAIN.

i found some new downlights (dichroics) that actually used a florescent bulb ...so it was cool and white...brand new release.

we trialled them and unfortunately they throw hardly any light at all after about 6 inches.....only good for under the kitchen cupboards above the bench if you know what i mean

we have decided to use 4 recessed 1200 flouros in each cabinet

r/peter

[Mclaren]

Word of advise don't use floresent lighting on models with decals as the decal over a period of hime will go yellow and dull. The floresent lighting has a bad reaction with most decals. Always use standard yellew lighting to preserve the models finish. Trust me i know from experience.

[goblues]

Originally posted by Mclaren
Word of advise don't use floresent lighting on models with decals as the decal over a period of hime will go yellow and dull. The floresent lighting has a bad reaction with most decals. Always use standard yellew lighting to preserve the models finish. Trust me i know from experience.

Just to clarify, if I may, you mean to use yellow incandescent lighting, not yellow flourescent lighting, or is yellow flourescent lighting ok?

[terrine]

Originally posted by Mclaren
Word of advise don't use floresent lighting on models with decals as the decal over a period of hime will go yellow and dull. The floresent lighting has a bad reaction with most decals. Always use standard yellew lighting to preserve the models finish. Trust me i know from experience.

thanks for the advice...i will check into it..we were going to use special flourescent tubes, like they use in jewellers stores.

r/peter

[singer]

[i]Bloody Malcolm Fraser and his, 'Life wasn't meant to be easy' quote. :mad: [/B]

That is taken out of context. When read in with the rest of what his speech was it takes a whole different light:)

[ferrari fan]

Originally posted by singer
That is taken out of context. When read in with the rest of what his speech was it takes a whole different light:)

.....and to keep yer pants on .

[singer]

Originally posted by ferrari fan
.....and to keep yer pants on .

touche:p

[Mclaren]

Your standard white floresent light ie kitchen,old display cabinets, garage etc. This type of lighting has a bad effect on decals and also paint work. These lights have the same effect as direct sun light on a model. If you are going to use lighting use Halogen lights. You can get them from any lighting stores or Bunning Wearhouse. If anything don't put any direct lighting on the models for a long period of time as damage will result.

[Patterson]

Originally posted by Kiwiracing
Hi Patterson, sounds like the cabinet I bought this year (now full!) here is a link to a thread I started some time ago with some pics, are the cabinets similar?

http://forums.biante.com.au/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3050&perpage=15&highlight=cabinet&pagenumber=3

Cheers
Kiwiracing

Yep...exactly the same except mine is square at the top, ie it doesn't have the stain glass window bit, and mine is the baltic colour...

I still need to organise some more shelves for it but, specially seeing as its now chockablok....:)

Not that there's anything wrong with that...

[chups]

well ive paid the deposit, so ill be taking delivery of my cabinets in the next 3 weeks or so, then its a matter of sticking the lights in and getting some mirror for the back. i already have the lights (3x10w halogen downlights) and the mirror will be cut and ready to go in as soon as i get the cabinet. ill post pics when i get it.

oh and its costing me $1200 (+ lights and mirror) for the cabinet. im not sure if this is a good price for a custom built cabinet but im prepaired to pay it :) so im happy

[goblues]

Originally posted by chups
oh and its costing me $1200 (+ lights and mirror) for the cabinet. im not sure if this is a good price for a custom built cabinet but im prepaired to pay it :) so im happy

You have got to be happy with that price, chups, as it's equivalent to only 3 XY Historics!!!

[chups]

lol, thats on way of looking at it

[mick xu1]

Good on ya Chups, it will be well worth the wait and you will be getting what you want, I waited for 3 years to display mine and boy it looks fantastic to have them all together and move them around every few months.

The only problem I have is it's full of 1:18 32 cars with 3 on lay-by no room left, I live next door to a cabinet maker and I think it's time for a BBQ and a few beers and have a chat .

look forward to the finished pics Cheers Mick.

[The Hammer]

For anybody in Sydney who might be interested in a cheap Ikea cabinet.
They sell for $295 in Ikea.
I'd get it myself but i'm in Melb :mad:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=78862&item=4320750461&rd=1

Here's the retail price :-
http://www.ikea.com.au/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/P roductDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=18&productId=11341&langId=-26&parentCats=10104*10169

Good luck:)

[The Hammer]

Here's one for Brisbane, nice and deep, and looks semi dustproof aswell.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=78862&item=4320802201&rd=1

[Andrew]

One for South Australians:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1280&item=4321549610&rd=1

As the description says, can be used to make several smaller cabinets.

[goblues]

Originally posted by Andrew
One for South Australians:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1280&item=4321549610&rd=1

As the description says, can be used to make several smaller cabinets.

This one would be good for a competition. Guess now many 1/18 cars could be displayed in this cabinet.

Maybe this cabinet could be built into a wall, and view half from each adjoining room.

I guess what I am trying to say is, this cabinet is bloody BIG!!! :D

Good one Andrew.

[vt2envy]

I don't beleive it..After many years of wanting a display case it is about to happen...The little lady decided it was about time to get the cars out of there hiding places,namely where ever she needs to put something,:D knew it would work sooner or later and get them out on display.So we have built a new bar and are having the cabinet mounted behind it.It measures 3mx1.2mx350mm.It has down lights,mirror backed,4 glass shelves installed on a slight angle down and is made from solid jarrah.Don't know how many cars it will hold .More than the 40 1:18 I have.

I can't wait to get them all out on display...:D

[V8SS]

Well done vt2envy, you'll wonder how you ever survived without a cabinet when you get it. My wife had a cabinet custom made for me as a surprise and its awesome.

[Glen Alexander]

I finally got a bit of a display happening, I got a Bertby cabinet for my B'day in July. Problem is, with so many cars in the collection, and only 10 shelves, it's hard to choose what goes in there. I've been changing it every now and then.

Here is a pic of it.

[ferrari fan]

Get a couple more and put them together, also you might look at getting some more shelves in it , Good luck.
Looking forward to the pic.

[A9L]

I think the best thing to do when building or buying your cabinet is to go for twice as big as you think!!! i ran out of room soon after building mine. pic below

[Glen Alexander]

I'm gonna get another one and get extra shelves in it for all my 1:43 cars. But I'll do that when I come back from Melbourne in October.

[vt2envy]

Originally posted by V8SS
Well done vt2envy, you'll wonder how you ever survived without a cabinet when you get it. My wife had a cabinet custom made for me as a surprise and its awesome.

Cheers thanks..

What a lovely thing for your wife todo.Mine has been really good as well. She was the one that got the ball rolling and got things organised.

It's been a big day.The first half of the cabinet has gone up and looks fantastic..Everyone was laughing at me because I was trying to get the cars in before the cabby had finished it off...I think he was getting a little annoyed with me but I just couldn't help myself.It took 2 hrs to unpack 30 cars and not without a little stress.Some of those screws are bloody tight.I was a little worried about breaking something or stripping the head while trying to get them out.

All in all it looks great especialy with the cars in and you are right.Why did I wait so long..

[Patterson]

Originally posted by Glen Alexander
I finally got a bit of a display happening, I got a Bertby cabinet for my B'day in July. Problem is, with so many cars in the collection, and only 10 shelves, it's hard to choose what goes in there. I've been changing it every now and then.

Here is a pic of it.

Do these have to be mounted inside the wall??

I've been thinking of getting one or two but I have brick internal walls.

[V8SS]

Originally posted by vt2envy
What a lovely thing for your wife to do.Mine has been really good as well. She was the one that got the ball rolling and got things organised.

It's been a big day.The first half of the cabinet has gone up and looks fantastic..Everyone was laughing at me because I was trying to get the cars in before the cabby had finished it off...I think he was getting a little annoyed with me but I just couldn't help myself.It took 2 hrs to unpack 30 cars and not without a little stress.Some of those screws are bloody tight.I was a little worried about breaking something or stripping the head while trying to get them out.

All in all it looks great especialy with the cars in and you are right.Why did I wait so long..

vt2envy
I took a days annual leave when my cabinet was due to arrive. I then discovered that I couldn't get the shelves in on my own as the cabinet was so wide and entry was via the doors on either end. I had to phone a workmate and see if he could come round in his lunch hour and help me slide them in:D
After that, yeah it took a couple of hours unscrewing them all from their boxes and putting them in the cabinet. Luckily I already knew how I'd display them so I didn't have to keep moving them or changing my mind.
Now I need another glass shelf. One day I'll get my hands on a digital camera and try and post some pictures.

[Glen Alexander]

Originally posted by Patterson
Do these have to be mounted inside the wall??

I've been thinking of getting one or two but I have brick internal walls.

I live in a Unit with internal brick walls too. They bolt onto the wall, not in.

I have attached a pic of the mounting points for the cabinet. I added and extra screw in the bottom mounting bracket, and I'm going to add extra in the top just to be safe. You need to drill holes in the wall and put those plug things in for the screws to go in. Takes a little bit of fiddling around. Get a spirit level to make sure you get it right, otherwise you'll have a cabinet that is leaning and the cars won't sit right in there.

[Patterson]

Originally posted by Glen Alexander
I live in a Unit with internal brick walls too. They bolt onto the wall, not in.



Ex-cel-lent [Mr Burn's Style]

Thanks for the info Glen.

If you really want it to stay up, you can get dynabolts or dynascrews that are brass and spread as you screw them in. I have used a few in my house for a tv wall mounting etc and they are solid as a rock!!!

Now I've just got to talk the wife into letting me put one up in the loungeroom, I've got the perfect spot in mind:D

[ferrari fan]

Please ,please , do NOT use Dynabolts or the like in hollow bricks!!
The expendable boltsystems are designrd for Concrete and other solid structures,
Plugs and the correct size screws is the way to do it.
Sorry for this but it is a misconception about the Dynabolt and the hollow brick being right.

[vt2envy]

I would have to agree FF..You can use a 6.5 mm green raw plug with a 8g screw.The trick is to drill a 6mm hole and you end up with a nice snug fit.The other advantage is that you can cover it with a cap in the colour you want....:)

[Xcesiv308]

The thing to use for hollow bricks, is a 10mm DynaPlug- DNP10 and then fix item to wall with a 5/16 2.5"- CS51625 coach screw. Have also used these to mount Tv wall mounting brackets. More than I can count. :D
Just gotta get myself another cabinet...

r/ Tys

[goblues]

Originally posted by ferrari fan
Please ,please , do NOT use Dynabolts or the like in hollow bricks!!
The expendable boltsystems are designrd for Concrete and other solid structures,
Plugs and the correct size screws is the way to do it.
Sorry for this but it is a misconception about the Dynabolt and the hollow brick being right.

With there being as many different types of hollow bricks as you have had hot dinners, I would check with a carpenter as to what is the best mounting fixing to use for your cabinet/brick type. It will depend on, amongst other things, weight, centre of gravity, and number of fixings.

I'm sure a plastic plug will pull out, if too much force is exerted on it. A correctly fitted dynabolt will take much more force before it will give way.

The bottom fixings typically only have a downward force exerted on them, whereas the top fixings have downward and outward forces acting on them.

If you are unsure, play it safe, and get a floor standing cabinet and make sure it has a good footing.

We don't want anyones models looking like this. Ouch!! (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=27157&item=6926302779&rd=1)

[vt2envy]

I have to disagree Goblues..I have been in the building industry for more years than I care to remember and one thing you learn early is a dynabolt in brick or block is not the way to go.A plastic plug such as ramset or hilti with a coach bolt or screw is a much more secure fixing.I learnt this the hard way. As an apprentice I hung a swing arm fire hosereel in a duct.When the architect was doing his hit list he open the duct door and was hit on the head by hose reel which had pulled it's fixings.It knocked him unconsicous and when he came round he wasn't to happy.I'm not sure why.I think it had something todo wioth the fact I couldn't some laughing...:rolleyes:Honestly they are the way togo.I very rarely use dyna's anymore unless it's for heavy duty, fixed down on concrete...:)

[thetormentor]

These cabinets are from the Salvos - $20 and the photos were taken a few months ago and i have now added another few cabinets and changed my model order around.

[thetormentor]

Here's another picture of another of my cabinets.

[Patterson]

Everyone has their own opinion on which is better.

The plugs are great, don't get me wrong, but I don't trust them with heavy things.

I can see why there could be a problem with dynabolts in hollow brick, but I've never had a problem.

If you drill the hole the right size, Its impossible for them to come out...unless the brick breaks, which is unlikely.

It would depend on the type of bricks you have too. I have an old house and the bricks are more brick than air, so the dynabolts work just fine.

Looks like yours is pretty secure anyway Glen. Thanks for the pics etc.

[GSXR1]

Originally posted by thetormentor
Here's another picture of another of my cabinets.

Sorry, off topic I know, but you wouldn't happen to be a Dick Johnson fan would you?!?

You'd give brchi17 a run for his money... ;)

Ok, back to discussing display cabinets

[thetormentor]

I am a massive DJR fan. As you can see. My collection started in May 2003 and has grown ever since. I had a far few bits of stuff from my younger days too.

[sarobinson]

I got these from Ikea.

Hopefully this works

[sarobinson]

Idony know why attachments don't work for me.

[GSXR1]

Originally posted by sarobinson
Idony know why attachments don't work for me.

If you're posting pics you need to wait until one of the moderators clears the photos. Probably won't happen until they get into Biante HQ tomorrow morning

[Patterson]

Originally posted by sarobinson
Idony know why attachments don't work for me.

They work mate, don't worry bout that.

Looks good.

Good to see a good variation of brands too, ie holden AND ford.

Gotta get me a green machine I think, brighten up my cabinet a bit.

[timbo333]

Originally posted by sarobinson
I got these from Ikea.

Hopefully this works

Look good they do sarobinson. Looks like you have the same downlights as me too (NON from IKEA).

Tell me have you put additional shelves in the cabinets? Or did they orginally come with that many. I have similar IKEA cabinets (see photo's earlier in this thread called INGO) and i can easily fit an additional 3 shelves in each cabinet. Problem is finding them??

Glass companies want a fortune for each shelf (in tempered glass) $40+ when a whole cabinet from IKEA only costs $159- including 4-5 shelves???

I'll keep looking anyway.......


Timbo.

[Patterson]

Hi Timbo333.

I'm looking for some glass shelves too and I live just around the corner so if I find some at a decent price I'll let you know.

I can get some from the manufacturer for $40, but they would just be getting them done by a glass place anyway, so I'm hoping I can get them a bit cheaper.

[timbo333]

Originally posted by Patterson
Hi Timbo333.

I'm looking for some glass shelves too and I live just around the corner so if I find some at a decent price I'll let you know.

I can get some from the manufacturer for $40, but they would just be getting them done by a glass place anyway, so I'm hoping I can get them a bit cheaper.

Hey Patterson,

Check the IKEA catalogue which has just been delivered. They sell certain size shelves (tempered) for their kitchen cabinet range and the like for $20 or so. Much larger than i require but may suit your requirements. I'm thinking that i may get some of these and get cut down to size????

If you haven't got the catalogue check their website as that may have some info as well. www.ikea.com.au

Likewise i shall keep an eye out for shelving and if i find some at a reasonable cost shall let you know too!


Cheers,


Timbo.

[Patterson]

Originally posted by timbo333
Hey Patterson,

Check the IKEA catalogue which has just been delivered. They sell certain size shelves (tempered) for their kitchen cabinet range and the like for $20 or so. Much larger than i require but may suit your requirements. I'm thinking that i may get some of these and get cut down to size????

If you haven't got the catalogue check their website as that may have some info as well. www.ikea.com.au

Likewise i shall keep an eye out for shelving and if i find some at a reasonable cost shall let you know too!


Cheers,


Timbo.

Thanks Timbo...will do.

I haven't received an Ikea catalogue yet, but have been checking out mum's one. I'll go check out the website and see if they can send me one.

Its strange cause there's a few catalogues we don't get, even though rellies and friends a few streets away do get them.

Anyway, if we both keep our eyes open we should both get something decent at a decent price.

[clubby]

gday guys i came up with this idea for a fairly cheap display case, i got two book shelves for $200, used the four uprights forthe sides and the top, joined the two bottoms for the middle shelf and the two backs for the rear, i have two glass sliding doors and 8 glass shelves getting cut for $470, still need lights and some supports for the shelves, but for roughly $800 not including lights i will have about 15 shelves, 2 meters long, 40cm deep.
it should hold a few cars, and to be honest it was simple to do seeing everything was the right size except for the middle row.

[sarobinson]

My cabinets came with 3 shelves but they fill up fast. I added an extra 3 making it 6 glass shelves and 1 timber (the bottom). I got the shelves from Cabravale or Canleyvale glass on the Horsley Dve at Wetherill Park in Sydney. I think thats their name(if not email and i'll find out).

It is very easy to put shelves in these cabinets because of the timber supports, they are easy to drill into. The shelves that I brought cost about $50 cash for 7 shelves 380mmx360mm and about 5 or 6mm thick.

I would like to know if anyone has any solutions for dust proofing cabinets like mine.

[Goodwrench3]

I'd just like to say that I really enjoy looking at the photo's of some of the displayed cars.
I've got 130 1/18's in cupboards in their boxes as I have no room to display them.
I'm selling up to move to a bigger house with appropriate model car space, but it's great to see the way other collectors do their thing as it encourages me no end.
Keep it up!

[WESTY]

Here is a few pics of my cabinet

( once admin clear )

:D

[WESTY]

another pic

[WESTY]

2nd last pic

[WESTY]

this will do

hope they come up ok

:)

[Andrew]

Westy, I really enjoyed the pics of your collection. Thanks!

The trouble is trying to find ways to display our cars. Even when we do buy new cases or build them, they seem to fill up so quickly...

Then there is the temptation to try to stack as many cars in them as possible, with the result that they look cramped, and we have the ironic situation where the reverse of what we were initially trying to achieve occurs - to display the cars to do them justice. Stacking them together so tightly in order to get them all on display detracts from the individual beauty, detail and craftsmanship of the cars. Instead, they are a conglomerated mass of colour, and while the sheer force of numbers is impressive, it is easy to lose the detail and individualty of the cars that attracted you to the model in the first place. For instance, in a packed shelf full of Fords, there is no way you can genuinly appreciate the beauty and depth of the rear wheels of the first Johnson XE. Individual details are lost in the crush of the display.

It is sad, but it seems our collections grow at an exponentially faster rate than the accumulation of display cases... :rolleyes:

And enough of my philosophising on the issues of model car displaying...

[Patterson]

Its just a shame that one display case costs the same as 4 or 5 cars!

[Leigh]

Originally posted by Mclaren
Your standard white floresent light ie kitchen,old display cabinets, garage etc. This type of lighting has a bad effect on decals and also paint work. These lights have the same effect as direct sun light on a model. If you are going to use lighting use Halogen lights. You can get them from any lighting stores or Bunning Wearhouse. If anything don't put any direct lighting on the models for a long period of time as damage will result.
I wouldn't brush all flourescents as being bad...

There are now many different flourescent globes on the market, all emitting a different spectrum. Although all light will fade the models over time, UV is known to fade most things quicker than other wavelengths. If you get a good quality flouro, it should have a graph on the side of the box showing what spectrum it emits and also the percieved colour. There are some that have white light and minimal UV...these would be the best...

[terrine]

Originally posted by lcfp2297
I wouldn't brush all flourescents as being bad...

There are now many different flourescent globes on the market, all emitting a different spectrum. Although all light will fade the models over time, UV is known to fade most things quicker than other wavelengths. If you get a good quality flouro, it should have a graph on the side of the box showing what spectrum it emits and also the percieved colour. There are some that have white light and minimal UV...these would be the best...

well i have just made extensive enquiries regarding this through an electrician and inturn a lighting distributor, and all flourescent lights emit UV. they all will damage in time if used directly in the cabinet. i was not a fan of dichroics because they emit such heat.
as i will have 12 in my cabinets this was a major concern. we have discoverd an 50watt dichroic lamp with no UV and are supposed to radiate far less heat especially for display applications.
i am awaiting their arrival and cant tell you whart they are or the cost just yet.

r/peter

[Leigh]

I draw your attention to the word minimal in my original post...

What time frame are we talking? I have models that have been sitting near windows for 2 years with no noticeable fading when compared to the team mates model (that is stored in its box in a cupboard)...

These flouro's (which do exist) emit less than 1% of the UV of sunlight, combined with the fact that you probably would not have them on for the same cumulative time as the average year has sunlight, then its probably not worth worrying about...

I think they're called Daylight-Blue...but don't quote me on that...

[terrine]

my enquiries on flourescent lighting obviously differ from yours.
as i intend displaying my models indefinately and under lights a good part of the time i did shy away from them, even after cutting the holes and inserting the difusers in the cabinets.

from my investigations sunlight on a clear day at noon produces around .5% of UV radiation, so as you can see 1% in the lowest flouro is very high in fact

r/peter

[Leigh]

1% of daylight...so 0.005%...so IN FACT VERY VERY LOW...

But the mix of light is not the issue. It does not matter if a light emits 1% or 100% UV if that UV portion is 1000microwatts...

Cloud cover is also irrelevant...UV penetrates water (i.e. cloud) with no reduction in intensity...this is why we get sunburnt on cloudy days (often called wind burn).

http://www.bom.gov.au/info/about_uvb.shtml this page gives a brief discussion on UV. On high UV day, up to 300 milliwatts of UV hits the earths surface, on your average day its less than 125. (Although being such a big country, these are Melbourne-esque figures)

The State Library of Victoria (http://home.vicnet.net.au/~conserv/prepast2.htm) recommends <30 microwatts/lumen (i.e. intensity of light divided by the rate of transmission) for books and up to 200 microwatts/lumen for glass and ceramics to prevent fading. Presumably our models fall somewhere in-between

Taking into account the intensity of the tube (wattage) (higher wattage will have more effect than lower) a tube can be selected that falls within the parameters set by SLV...

[terrine]

ok you win

i will see what the 0% dichroics are like for lumination and then make a further decision.

r/peter

[Robert Murphy]

Originally posted by terrine
ok you win

i will see what the 0% dichroics are like for lumination and then make a further decision.

r/peter


Have you looked in to using LED?
www.optiled.biz have a mr16 base lamp that will fit your dichroic hallogen luminaire.

Rob.

[ferrari fan]

Originally posted by Andrew
Westy, I really enjoyed the pics of your collection. Thanks!

The trouble is trying to find ways to display our cars. Even when we do buy new cases or build them, they seem to fill up so quickly...

Then there is the temptation to try to stack as many cars in them as possible, with the result that they look cramped, and we have the ironic situation where the reverse of what we were initially trying to achieve occurs - to display the cars to do them justice. Stacking them together so tightly in order to get them all on display detracts from the individual beauty, detail and craftsmanship of the cars. Instead, they are a conglomerated mass of colour, and while the sheer force of numbers is impressive, it is easy to lose the detail and individualty of the cars that attracted you to the model in the first place. For instance, in a packed shelf full of Fords, there is no way you can genuinly appreciate the beauty and depth of the rear wheels of the first Johnson XE. Individual details are lost in the crush of the display.

It is sad, but it seems our collections grow at an exponentially faster rate than the accumulation of display cases... :rolleyes:

And enough of my philosophising on the issues of model car displaying...

Jager posted a few pics of my way of displaying and it might give some of the newer forummembers another idea, i.e. sideway's on 3 high per shelf.

[ferrari fan]

I have dragged up the old post " Ferrari Fan Collection" hope it helps getting another idea.
This way of displaying is economical and you cannot "cram" it.

[the_goldie]

Some new photos of my cabinet.

As you can see there is a spot waiting for the 78 and 79 Toranas either side of the 78 Cobra of Moffat :D

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http://www21.brinkster.com/cambo/images/modelCars/ cabinet_01.jpg

http://www21.brinkster.com/cambo/images/modelCars/ cabinet_02.jpg

[Riddler]

Originally posted by the_goldie
Some new photos of my cabinet.

As you can see there is a spot waiting for the 78 and 79 Toranas either side of the 78 Cobra of Moffat :D

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http://www21.brinkster.com/cambo/images/modelCars/ cabinet_01.jpg

http://www21.brinkster.com/cambo/images/modelCars/ cabinet_02.jpg
the_goldie

Cant seem to access the pics. Keep getting the following error:

HTTP1.1 STATUS 403 Remote Access to this object forbidden This file cannot be directly accessed from a remote site, but must be linked through the Brinkster Member's site.

Is this happening to anyone else?

[V8SS]

Yep, its not working for me either.:(

[Y2kGoofball]

click it

copy the address bar (ie highlight the entire address so its blue and press ctrl c)

Click Home to go to your home page

click the address bar again

paste (ctrl v) and hit go

it'll now show!

I have to say, thats a fairly big case that puts mine to shame! My biggest problem is space, Ive got nowhere to put such a large cabinet anywhere in the house

We dont have a garage, the only spot I could put it would be where our buffet and hutch is in the entrance to the house ...

oh well. good collection!

[V8SS]

Awesome collection and fantastic cabinet Cameron. It looks very similar to mine. I'll have to get round to putting a picture of mine on here at some stage.

[Riddler]

Thanks Goofball. That did the trick...

Top cabinets and collection goldie...

[the_goldie]

hmm weird the link will not work when accessed this way.. But thanks Y2kGoofball as that is what I was about to say...

Thanks for the comments guys. Yes it is a pretty big cabinet - but as you know it doesn't take long to fill a cabinet. Once these shelves are all full, mind you still plenty of cars to be displayed before it is full, I will probably make the distance between the shelves less, although it may look a little squished then, but I could possibly add another 3 or 4 shelves :D

[Patterson]

Very nice...

A good spread of models too...There's a few there I'm trying to get my hands on.

[jkd005]

graigrobbo's pic of there display case is cool where did you get it from or did you have it made?:cool:

[Y2kGoofball]

cam, I used to have a site hosted on Brinkster and it was good till they banned "hot links" like that

Hey, where did you get your cabinet from? You cant tell me they sell them in Penrith, surely it was specially made :rolleyes:

[the_goldie]

Originally posted by Y2kGoofball
cam, I used to have a site hosted on Brinkster and it was good till they banned "hot links" like that

Hey, where did you get your cabinet from? You cant tell me they sell them in Penrith, surely it was specially made :rolleyes:

Hi Y2kGoofball, yeah Brinkster is great although now they have no FREE accounts - luckily I have 2!!! You have to pay even for the basic one now.

As for the cabinet - it was specially made and if you would like something like this pm me and we can discuss the details as my father built it for me.

[goblues]

Originally posted by the_goldie
Hi Y2kGoofball, yeah Brinkster is great although now they have no FREE accounts - luckily I have 2!!! You have to pay even for the basic one now.

As for the cabinet - it was specially made and if you would like something like this pm me and we can discuss the details as my father built it for me.

Can you post the outside dimensions for us please. Just roughly will do.

Awesome cabinet though. 110 1/18 cars as it stands now.

I've worked out a spot in my house for a cabinet, and the dimension of yours would give me an idea as to how many I could expect to fit in this space. I hope I don't need a bigger spot in the house, as I'd have to rearrange the lounge.

[the_goldie]

Thanks goblues.

Width is 1580mm and the height not including the drawers at the bottom is 1700mm.

Yes about 110 1/18s, although I have 2 shelves for the 1/43s and the 1/24 drag cars. I am sure you could fit more if the cars were displayed differently too. :)

[goblues]

Originally posted by the_goldie
Thanks goblues.

Width is 1580mm and the height not including the drawers at the bottom is 1700mm.

Yes about 110 1/18s, although I have 2 shelves for the 1/43s and the 1/24 drag cars. I am sure you could fit more if the cars were displayed differently too.

Mate. buddy, pal.

That would fit exactly in the spot that I have in mind. Just got to limit my collection to 110 cars now. :(

Thank you for that.