Displaying diecast in crystal cases
Displaying diecast in crystal cases
Hello everyone,
Wonder how you display the diecasts in the crystal case?
Sponge below?
Acrylic plates under the tyre?
Thanks
Wonder how you display the diecasts in the crystal case?
Sponge below?
Acrylic plates under the tyre?
Thanks
Re: Displaying diecast in crystal cases
I'm currently not using any additional material. Models are resting on the tires.
Re: Displaying diecast in crystal cases
Serious? Won't it like "melt" the Tyres?
Re: Displaying diecast in crystal cases
I've had no issues.boobic wrote:Serious? Won't it like "melt" the Tyres?
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Re: Displaying diecast in crystal cases
I've only heard of that with TSM's Tyrrell P34
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Re: Displaying diecast in crystal cases
I think this only happens (at least with my experience) with cheaper maisto/bburago etc models that traditionally use a plastic compound for tires. They do seem to "melt" and leave a residue on the base. I have never had this happen with any AAs or other higher end models that use rubber.
I remember seeing a write up or technical explaination on this, but dont remember what it said.
I remember seeing a write up or technical explaination on this, but dont remember what it said.
Re: Displaying diecast in crystal cases
All my models 1:18 are encased in AUTOart acrylic cases. They are screwed on the bases and I placed spacers under the models to avoid the tires from touching the bases. That is to prevent problems like tire flat spots and rubber-plastic reaction.
Here's a (not-updated) picture of my display...
Here's a (not-updated) picture of my display...
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Re: Displaying diecast in crystal cases
Actually when I put my R34 Skyline onto its base, the tires instantly left greasy marks.
Re: Displaying diecast in crystal cases
awesome looking display, Nicadraus!Nicadraus wrote:Here's a (not-updated) picture of my display...
Re: Displaying diecast in crystal cases
Nicadraus wrote:All my models 1:18 are encased in AUTOart acrylic cases. They are screwed on the bases and I placed spacers under the models to avoid the tires from touching the bases. That is to prevent problems like tire flat spots and rubber-plastic reaction.
Here's a (not-updated) picture of my display...
Nice. Consider DCTOM feature!
Re: Displaying diecast in crystal cases
Thanks Gavin!Gavin wrote: awesome looking display, Nicadraus!
What's DCTOM? Sorry?[KRAFTIG] wrote: Nice. Consider DCTOM feature!
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Oh sure. That would be an honor David. Email sent.[KRAFTIG] wrote:
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Received. Thanks.
Re: Displaying diecast in crystal cases
I have a spare MR Collection Alcantara Base+Case so I placed my SLR in there for fun.