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Joined: 30/07/2014 Posts: 3 Points: 9 Location: Michigan
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Hi guys, first post. I can not believe I pulled the trigger on this but I did and cant wait for my first pack. However, looking at my smaller models I realized I will need a display case and cant seem to find any that will fit this model. Any hints as to where I can buy one and how much I should expect to pay?
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Joined: 15/07/2014 Posts: 204 Points: 578 Location: Alabama, USA
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Hi Mgizzle, Welcome aboard  Have you tried to google display cases? I checked out a website for a case when I finish my HMS Victory and it was around $350 and didn't include the glass. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Barry Building - DeAgostini HMS Victory, McLaren MP4-23, Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa, Harley Davidson Fat Boy, Lamborghini Countach
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Joined: 01/07/2011 Posts: 383 Points: 1,194 Location: Birmingham
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I used this guy on ebay as he built it to the dimensions i wanted. He was really good. http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/151099616403?nav=SEARCH
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Joined: 31/05/2010 Posts: 5,679 Points: 17,011 Location: Wiltshire
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Mgizzle Welcome to the site. Please excuse my ignorance of your modelling skills but if you can obtain your own acrylic sheet from a home base type store and many would cut to size I am sure. You might find a cheaper alternative in making your own. Cornwall model boats here in the uk sell pre profiled case strip wood. They do ship overseas but sure one of your own stores such as model expo or micromark would stock something similar. http://www.cornwallmodel...splay_Case_Section.html
Just thinking any prepared case sourced from the uk will probably cost a lot in shipping such as when we purchased in the uk from overseas. Hope you manage to find something that suits your needs. Happy modelling Tony Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Joined: 26/04/2014 Posts: 1,298 Points: 3,800 Location: Essex
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I think the link that Ian put up is a very good one. I checked his other listings and he has a 600 mm x 300 mm x 200 mm for £63 which I thought was very reasonable. Senna mclaren mp4/4 build complete mp4/4 build http://forum.model-space...spx?g=posts&t=12029
Dodge charger build complete https://forum.deagostini....1686229545.1.1.utmcsr=(direct)|utmccn=(direct)|utmcmd=(none)&__utmv=-&__utmk=9709046
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Rank: Newbie Groups: Registered
Joined: 30/07/2014 Posts: 3 Points: 9 Location: Michigan
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Ian good link tx. I googled for days and could not find a website selling 1:8 cases that seemed at a reasonable cost. I have never built one and started thinking about it but would hate for my first experiment to be on such an important model.
By the way, this is my first model so if anybody can point me to modeling 101 and some tool kits I would need that would be appreciated.
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If you make a mistake with the superglue if your quick enough to get to it before it sets you can clean it up with water Supaheli
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Super Glue is a cyanoacrylate adhesive. It's impervious to water! CA glue needs moisture as a catalyst to set, it's that simple. If you get superglue on your fingers together then you can soak them in warm/hot water to release your fingers but it will not remove the glue. Spencer
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Rank: Newbie Groups: Registered
Joined: 30/07/2014 Posts: 3 Points: 9 Location: Michigan
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Any tools needed to assemble this model properly like needle nose pliers or small screwdrivers etc?
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Hi Mgizzle You will need a mini screwdriver kit ,tweezers and needle nose plyers ,here is a link to flee bay to give you an idea about the screwdrivers http://www.ebay.co.uk/it...amp;hash=item5652e623c4
Andy  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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 Rank: Beginner Level 2  Groups: Registered
Joined: 20/12/2012 Posts: 17 Points: 51 Location: Essex, UK
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Hi,
I've been searching for ages for a display case for a 1:12th scale Ford GT AND my 1:8th scale Aston Martin DB5 (yes, if freely admit to being besotted with James Bond's Aston..) but whilst mooching around their site came across this: http://www.acrylicdisplaycases.co.uk/DeAgostini-Model-Display-Cases/
I'm certainly earmarking on for my MP4/4 !!
Hopes this helps
Grant]DeAgostini ModelSpace Mitsubishi A6M2b Zero
DeAgostini ModelSpace Senna MP4/4
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Rank: Super-Elite Groups: Registered
Joined: 31/05/2010 Posts: 5,679 Points: 17,011 Location: Wiltshire
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Hi Not sure what a shipping cost overseas might be but this offering on eBay looks very nice and comes with a few options such as mirror backing etc. 290837699772 Happy modelling Tony Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Rank: Beginner Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 05/08/2014 Posts: 15 Points: 45 Location: Netherlands
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I ordered a display case from this website: pictureboxdisplaycabinets.comCost me £45 for the display case itself and £20 for shipping to the Netherlands. And was specifically built for the mclaren MP4-23. Though I imagine the MP4-4 fits just as well. Though unfortunately I no longer see the product on there. Which is strange, as I ordered just a week ago. You can still see the display case in the photo section. In case you are interested you can always mail them. They make those display cases to order.
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Rank: Super-Elite Groups: Registered
Joined: 31/05/2010 Posts: 5,679 Points: 17,011 Location: Wiltshire
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Rschram Some very nice looking cases so have added this one to my bookmarks. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Rank: Beginner Level 1 Groups: Registered
Joined: 04/09/2014 Posts: 5 Points: 5 Location: New Zealand
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Hi first post I am starting the build of the Sovereign of the seas and just browsing when I saw the question of display cases. I have seen a number of models displayed in fish aquariums turned upside down over the model base. looks ok and have seen some finished with timber edging.
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Joined: 05/05/2014 Posts: 230 Points: 657 Location: Northeast USA
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I've used fish tanks for displays but never liked the quality of the glass and the massive silicone used to seal the corners. Best to use a source that makes display cases, there are many out there.
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Joined: 01/05/2014 Posts: 91 Points: 279 Location: Silver Springs, Florida...USA
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You can get an acrylic case thru Hornby (Pocher distributor). 308 X 643 X 205mm dimensions.....or 12 X 25 X 8 inches. I believ it has a wooden base. Cost is about $200. D51, Senna McLaren. Pocher Alfa Romeo 8C-2300 Monza 1931 1/8 scale. Pocher Lamborghini Aventador white roadster.Tamiya 1/12 Ferrari Enzo. Toyota GT2000.
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Rank: Semi-Pro Level 2 Groups: Registered
Joined: 01/05/2014 Posts: 91 Points: 279 Location: Silver Springs, Florida...USA
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I think I'll get two of the Hornby/Pocher Aventador acrylic display cases....one for the Lambo and one for the McLaren. In the meantime, I ordered a nice shelf unit from Sams Club and then installed some adhesive LED strip lighting from Lowes. Gary O attached the following image(s): D51, Senna McLaren. Pocher Alfa Romeo 8C-2300 Monza 1931 1/8 scale. Pocher Lamborghini Aventador white roadster.Tamiya 1/12 Ferrari Enzo. Toyota GT2000.
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