Show off your collections!

CitationDrvr · 01-11-2008, 01:01 PM

One of the most daunting tasks for the avid collector (of ANYTHING, btw) is to have that collection in a display setting. I have seen great ideas on the forum and would like to see more. Heck, I think we all would like that! Nothing is more inspiring than seeing the other guy's collection!

I have a VERY small collection, but have big plans, and would like to get ideas. I am leaning toward a glass display case because I don't have the space for a scale airport. Any suggestions out there?

1:200Freak · 01-11-2008, 01:37 PM

Glass display case!

CitationDrvr · 01-11-2008, 02:22 PM

I saw Alvaro's collection in the 1/400 scale forum and am very impressed. So, yes..I am thinking a glass case is optimum. Maybe I'll sort out the collection by scale (i.e. top shelf=1/100, middle shelf=1/200 and so on).

1:200Freak · 01-11-2008, 02:33 PM

If you do a search you'll find even more. I know Crownvic has posted his pics of planes..both in glass displays and on luxury cars

C-Rex · 01-11-2008, 02:55 PM

I have a medium closet, it contains about 50-60 models including small quantity of 1:200 scale models on the top. The smaller scale are of 1:400s.

I have a large level at the bottom, where I can show some of my small airport sections, the fleet building in the middle, and my flagship fleet in the eye level, the KLM.

Oh btw, dont mind the fingerprints, I just had my brother's and sister's kids over here * sigh*

CitationDrvr · 01-11-2008, 04:01 PM

Nice collection, C-Rex...
I love the Airbus Tanker on the top shelf. I Haven't yet decided to do a flagship fleet yet. I'd probably do Philippine Airlines or Hawaiian. I would definately have a shelf of all military.
I really don't have much of a collection, but I'll post some of my goodies in the near future.

C-Rex · 01-11-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CitationDrvr

Nice collection, C-Rex...
I love the Airbus Tanker on the top shelf. I Haven't yet decided to do a flagship fleet yet. I'd probably do Philippine Airlines or Hawaiian. I would definately have a shelf of all military.
I really don't have much of a collection, but I'll post some of my goodies in the near future.

Thanks Citation. I like it too, that was just something I was offered for free, it was some excess conference goodies for the guests. I happen to be at work at that time. It was one of the Airbus MMRT Meetings held in Copenhagen back in September 2007.

Anyway Here's a close up shots of the models.

Please remember to post your photos here on this thread.

It's the collection showdown thread.

http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...wn-2008-a.html

Mystère · 01-11-2008, 04:58 PM

Most of my 1/400 models are displayed in a wall mounted cabinet : takes up less room and is cheaper than the classic ones (well, not the Ikea ones though

). I don't have photos at hand, but I'll post some later.

01-11-2008, 01:01 PM	#1
CitationDrvr "Wheels up, heels up" Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 204	Show off your collections! One of the most daunting tasks for the avid collector (of ANYTHING, btw) is to have that collection in a display setting. I have seen great ideas on the forum and would like to see more. Heck, I think we all would like that! Nothing is more inspiring than seeing the other guy's collection! I have a VERY small collection, but have big plans, and would like to get ideas. I am leaning toward a glass display case because I don't have the space for a scale airport. Any suggestions out there?

01-11-2008, 01:37 PM	#2
1:200Freak AP-BHV / AP-BHW / AP-BID Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,975	Re: Show off your collections! Glass display case!

01-11-2008, 02:22 PM	#3
CitationDrvr "Wheels up, heels up" Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 204	Re: Show off your collections! I saw Alvaro's collection in the 1/400 scale forum and am very impressed. So, yes..I am thinking a glass case is optimum. Maybe I'll sort out the collection by scale (i.e. top shelf=1/100, middle shelf=1/200 and so on).

01-11-2008, 02:33 PM	#4
1:200Freak AP-BHV / AP-BHW / AP-BID Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,975	Re: Show off your collections! If you do a search you'll find even more. I know Crownvic has posted his pics of planes..both in glass displays and on luxury cars

01-11-2008, 02:55 PM	#5
C-Rex Master Collector Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,275	Re: Show off your collections! I have a medium closet, it contains about 50-60 models including small quantity of 1:200 scale models on the top. The smaller scale are of 1:400s. I have a large level at the bottom, where I can show some of my small airport sections, the fleet building in the middle, and my flagship fleet in the eye level, the KLM. Oh btw, dont mind the fingerprints, I just had my brother's and sister's kids over here * sigh* __________________ \| Rex \|

01-11-2008, 04:01 PM	#6
CitationDrvr "Wheels up, heels up" Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 204	Re: Show off your collections! Nice collection, C-Rex... I love the Airbus Tanker on the top shelf. I Haven't yet decided to do a flagship fleet yet. I'd probably do Philippine Airlines or Hawaiian. I would definately have a shelf of all military. I really don't have much of a collection, but I'll post some of my goodies in the near future.

01-11-2008, 04:58 PM	#8
Mystère Mercure 100 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Midway between Omaha Beach and Paris. Age: 38 Posts: 994	Re: Show off your collections! Most of my 1/400 models are displayed in a wall mounted cabinet : takes up less room and is cheaper than the classic ones (well, not the Ikea ones though). I don't have photos at hand, but I'll post some later. __________________

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