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Displaying diecast in crystal cases

Post by boobic » Sat May 17, 2014 2:05 pm

Hello everyone,

Wonder how you display the diecasts in the crystal case?

Sponge below?
Acrylic plates under the tyre?

Thanks

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Re: Displaying diecast in crystal cases

Post by [KRAFTIG] » Sat May 17, 2014 2:19 pm

I'm currently not using any additional material. Models are resting on the tires.

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Re: Displaying diecast in crystal cases

Post by boobic » Sun May 18, 2014 12:22 am

Serious? Won't it like "melt" the Tyres?

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Re: Displaying diecast in crystal cases

Post by [KRAFTIG] » Sun May 18, 2014 8:17 am

boobic wrote:Serious? Won't it like "melt" the Tyres?
I've had no issues.

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Re: Displaying diecast in crystal cases

Post by StratosWRC » Sun May 18, 2014 11:55 am

I've only heard of that with TSM's Tyrrell P34

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Re: Displaying diecast in crystal cases

Post by Mikey MKIV » Mon May 19, 2014 9:15 am

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.

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Re: Displaying diecast in crystal cases

Post by Nicadraus » Fri Sep 19, 2014 9:42 am

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...

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Re: Displaying diecast in crystal cases

Post by StratosWRC » Fri Sep 19, 2014 9:55 am

Actually when I put my R34 Skyline onto its base, the tires instantly left greasy marks.

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Re: Displaying diecast in crystal cases

Post by Gavin » Fri Sep 19, 2014 10:48 am

Nicadraus wrote:Here's a (not-updated) picture of my display...

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awesome looking display, Nicadraus! :drool:

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Re: Displaying diecast in crystal cases

Post by [KRAFTIG] » Fri Sep 19, 2014 10:51 am

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...

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Nice. Consider DCTOM feature! :okay:

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Re: Displaying diecast in crystal cases

Post by Nicadraus » Fri Sep 19, 2014 11:17 am

Gavin wrote: awesome looking display, Nicadraus! :drool:
Thanks Gavin! :)
[KRAFTIG] wrote: Nice. Consider DCTOM feature! :okay:
What's DCTOM? Sorry? ;)

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Re: Displaying diecast in crystal cases

Post by [KRAFTIG] » Fri Sep 19, 2014 12:38 pm

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Re: Displaying diecast in crystal cases

Post by Nicadraus » Fri Sep 19, 2014 10:29 pm

[KRAFTIG] wrote:Image

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Oh sure. That would be an honor David. Email sent. :)

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Re: Displaying diecast in crystal cases

Post by [KRAFTIG] » Fri Sep 19, 2014 11:42 pm

Received. Thanks.

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Re: Displaying diecast in crystal cases

Post by Hanako » Fri Oct 17, 2014 6:54 am

I have a spare MR Collection Alcantara Base+Case so I placed my SLR in there for fun.
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