portchieboy Posted February 13, 2021 Share #1 Posted February 13, 2021 So, I am within 6 months of completing the Jotika Victory...after 12 enjoyable years! Having now to think of display. We don't live in a mansion, just a 3 bed semi, and I was wondering what others have done? The length will be some 1700mm or so. I am thinking about building a shelf unit in an alcove, then putting the model on 2nd or 3rd shelf up. I would then screw an acrylic panel over the front to seal the dust out. We can then use the remainder of the shelving for other purposes. Does that sound possible? Then I have to wonder what to do next....what comes after the best! Gregory, Old Collingwood, Keith Black and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted February 13, 2021 Share #2 Posted February 13, 2021 Your plan sounds reasonable to me. I've seen at least one or two done like that. Keith Black and Old Collingwood 2 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtvd19 Posted February 13, 2021 Share #3 Posted February 13, 2021 34 minutes ago, portchieboy said: I would then screw an acrylic panel over the front to seal the dust out. This is far short of being a case - dust will still have easy access to the model. If you are contemplating a shelf wide and long enough to fit the model it only takes a few inches more to fit a case with the model inside. druxey, Old Collingwood, Keith Black and 2 others 5 Quote Kurt Van Dahm Director NAUTICAL RESEARCH GUILD www.thenrg.org SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS CLUBS Nautical Research & Model Ship Society of Chicago Midwest Model Shipwrights North Shore Deadeyes The Society of Model Shipwrights Butch O'Hare - IPMS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackreed Posted February 13, 2021 Share #4 Posted February 13, 2021 If the ship is 1700mm long how wide is it? And how tall is it? How will you light it up? How will you move it? It’s so beautiful, I personally would want to be able to walk around it. Keith Black, mtaylor and Old Collingwood 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portchieboy Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted February 13, 2021 Couple of problems. Firstly, we simply do not have the space to walk round it! Houses in UK are not that big. TBH, it would cost as much as the original kit to get a suitable case. I can still foresee sealing thespace, and having LED lights around the perimeter. Be interested in seeing any other 'built in' cases? Thanks all for responding, keep 'em coming! Old Collingwood, Keith Black and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cleek Posted February 13, 2021 Share #6 Posted February 13, 2021 Care has to be taken to keep dust from entering the enclosed space, and that will happen if care isn't taken. On the other hand, it is also good practice to allow some small amount of ventilation to allow air to circulate. This helps prevent acidic deterioration. Lastly, when providing for lighting, if any, take care to avoid heat buildup in the enclosed space. This is very important! a couple of forty watt bulbs can create a lot of heat and that can, over time, cause damage to a model. (I've restored a couple with significant deterioration from this mistake.) Also, in designing a "built in" cabinet, allow for easy access to the model from time to time. Don't be surprised if you have to remove a cobweb or three now and again if an enterprising spider finds your model a cozy home. Old Collingwood, druxey, mtaylor and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Posted February 13, 2021 Share #7 Posted February 13, 2021 Should be able to avoid the heat problem with some LED lighting. portchieboy, mtaylor, Old Collingwood and 1 other 4 Quote “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake (Scratch From MS Plans On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackreed Posted February 14, 2021 Share #8 Posted February 14, 2021 I understand your dilemma. I was thinking of repurposing a coffee table, something still usable as a table with the ship built in. However that ship is the size of a large family sized dinner table, and at that it would probably not fit out any normal sized door, without complete disassembly. I also thought of how great it would be to build that case. Any reasonable case that size would cost more to ship than could be imagined. I do guess if you make an upper and lower shelf you could very easily build the lights right in, along with a door, no matter it’s hinged or not, could still be basically dust proof. Good luck with your plan. We need a display case section, there are several cabinet makers on this forum. Keith Black, mtaylor and portchieboy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackreed Posted February 14, 2021 Share #9 Posted February 14, 2021 Sorry am unable to upload photos at this time. portchieboy, mtaylor and Old Collingwood 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Collingwood Posted February 16, 2021 Share #10 Posted February 16, 2021 Have a look at this guys work - he is in the UK also and very reasonable and excellent work. OC. https://acorndisplays.co.uk/ mtaylor, Canute, portchieboy and 2 others 5 Quote Current builds 28mm Battle of Waterloo attack on La Haye Saint Diorama. 1/700 HMS Hood Flyhawk with PE, Resin and Wood Decking. Completed works. Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic. HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts. HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine plastic. Black Pearl 1/72 Revell with pirate crew. Revell 1/48 Mosquito B IV Eduard 1/48 Spitfire IX ICM 1/48 Seafire Mk.III Special Conversion 1/48 Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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