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jansonw

I got those GLASS BLACK INDIVIDUAL DISPLAY CASE from a San Francisco local model shop which they don't have a web site nor accept any mail order. Those case are square shape 13" by 13" & 6" in height so they are perfect for 744 but it can't fit a CX 773 or CX A346 as the fuselage are too long. They don't have it in stock regularly, I bought it at around US$15.

I'm now even thinking about to get a plastic case from Japan instead of glass case as they are less in weight & not easy to fall apart. Some of my old glass case had been falling apart as each of the edge of the glue had lost its sticky function. But right now I can't locate the soruce / store where in Japan are selling it. I only saw once in Tokyo when my last visit in Sep 2006.

B-16707

hmmm. the largest hobby stores here in san fran are Franciscan Hobbies and The Hobby Co. both of which arent all that great! any of those ring a bell diecaster?

Theres a custom plastic store here in san fran somewhere too. Im sure they can make alot of things for cheap out of plexiglass. even if they dont plastic is so easy to glue together with some plastic cement.

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peter chin

I think there is a need for a database of pictures of boxes. Lately I have been receiving models from members in this forum in the wrong boxes.

Kitanium,

Here is a link for you.

http://wingsmodel.com/mm5/merchant.m...tegory_Code=GJ

Enjoy

Peter Chin

B-16707

haha wingsmodel. been to his store before.

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D-AIHC

I believe the store in San Bruno is closed.

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B-16707

yea it is, hes got a different place.

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jasonsw

what the? are u originally from sf or something man? how u even know San Bruno? u called or something? interesting! aren't u in europe?

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B-16707

well wingsmodel's website used to say san bruno. daihc is from across the country!

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jasonsw

thanks diecaster! looks great! u live in UK huh? did u bring them display boxes yourself from SF? if so, isn't that huge? wow.

i am trying to get acrylic display for 12.44" x 10.87" x 5.32". i measured my B747s and i think it may very well be able to fit BARELY. if not, i will just display B772 alone. B722 + A300 together. B732 + A300 together. AND have B747 on top of those two stacked display boxes. We'll see how it goes.

i have 2 Herpa Premium display boxes (D-AIHC always warned me about getting them cracked during transit, lol. i still remember that, hehe, thanks D-AIHC u r a good friend!)

anyway, those Herpa Premium display cases are not that great, since those are NOT STACKABLE! nasty! useless! ALSO, they have rough sides. that have square raises, so you can't really see from sides... AND it's EXPENSIVE! lol!

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D-AIHC

It's a no-brainer - most cities in California have a prefix of "San" or "Santa". Also, I have been to KSFO and San Bruno isn't too far from it. So is Milbrae!

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D-AIHC

Yeah, that's how I found out too - through the website. Nevertheless, I have not been to the shop personally. I heard that most of the rare models are either "reserved" or "not for sale". So, what's the point of going?

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D-AIHC

Where can you find those? If the seller or vendor can customise the case, it'll be great!

No worries, Jason! Like you, I have two of those cases. I was warned by a retailer but I still took my chances and one came with a small crack. I warned you and you took your chances and you got a cracked case too. Yeah, too bad those are not stackable and a little expensive but other than that, they are fine!

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B-16707

dont know, for me its not very often i get to see a store chalk full of airplanes and airplanes only. actually wingsmodel has been the only store with all airplanes that ive been too. around this area people just dont care about planes!

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Alvaro

Hi all,
Here is my cabinet.

On cabinet: Airtours, Baci Alitalia, Iberia, China Airlines
1st Shelf: Only Sabena's
2nd Shelf: Sabena's + Virgin Express + City Birds + Sobelairs + Sn Brussels Airlines
3rd Shelf: Only British Airways
4th Shelf: Only Lufthansa's
5th Shelf: KLM'S+LTU'S+Beluga's+Shouthwests
6th Shelf: Air New Zealand (+ All LOTR models) + Air Canada's + 747SP models
7th Shelf: Emirates + Random
8th Shelf: BMI + Random
9th Shelf: Random

And then I have some on a cupboard because I have to buy a new cabinet.

And another picture of my 2 little herpa boxed airports in 1:500 I supose.

Hope you like them

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B-16707

oh so herpa does sell those display boxes daihc! thanks for the pics alvaro

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Alvaro

Yes they sell them, but don't ask me where to find them

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Jboulin94

I like that JAL and CAL!

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Alvaro

what is CAL ?

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B-16707

China Airlines

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knma'91

You those plasitc Boxes that you put christmas stuff in, well My Dad and I put are airplane in there finally we hit number 25. When I get a chance I will post a picture.

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ANTHONY F DUVA JR

I have a rather colorful "box" to show,

An Early 60s Classic:
Naive rendition of an AA "Electra" heading out over the Sound.

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bobcoppk

Sounds like we are going back to Matchbook and Cocktail Napkin Collections of the past in Model Collection Boxes!!

B-16707

hehe whatever works!

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