I 3A1 GAI N emBill Hannan ARE YOU collector Most modelers seem us organized collectors often have variety model engines tucked away drawer toolbox clean up put display perhaps enjoy 1/72-scale plastic models ever-present danger damage inquisitive fingers too competition minded may have garnered some trophies medals rib bons over years Such items always seem need dusting housewife will attest Putting such collections under glass may best answer However com mercially marketed showcases usually quite costly constructing own scratch would painstaking time-consuming proposition simple inexpensive solu tion problem form modi fied aquarium can purchased almost anywhere normal list prices cost plain aquariums quite low during sales remarkably cheap shown photographs purchased sale Sears & Roebuck $599 Left An aquarium can used virtually pur chased middle shelf Opposite Sup porting middle shelf clear plastic rods unobstrusive Larger cases collections PLYWOOD LID GLASS OPTIONAL CLEAR PLASTIC RODS SUPPORT SHELF 0 Model Aviation GLASS OR LUCITE SHEL F SECURE TO CORNERS WITH EPOXY OR SUPER GLUE youd like display trophies keepsakes inexpensive aquariums may easily converted Used aquariums can sometimes found Goodwill Industries Salva tion Army stores less Other places watch garage sales swap meets selecting aquarium keep mind objects intend display example trophies might fit best tall narrow case Also some aquariums look too fishy may convert visually satisfying showcases prefer conservative styles simple uncluttered lines however mat ter personal aesthetic tastes trophy display purposes some aqua riums can utilized almost pur chased addition top should mentioned accessory aquarium tops available fitted lights suggest possibility illuminated showcase chose make plywood top covered contact paper simple inexpensive finish Such paper available im pressive array colors textures cluding wood grains cutting top panel allow enough edge clearance contact paper thickness prefer transparent top either glass clear plas tic could substituted showcase intended display short objects such model engines small aircraft center shelf may added double stage area shelf usually should glass clear plastic Obviously plywood other opaque material used will restrict downward visibility eye-level viewing may represent disadvantage What ever material shelf should minimum 3/16 thick prevent sag decided upon glass cut size quite modest cost few phone calls estimates disclosed wide varia tions prices time spent resulted worthwhile savings Ask seamed edges safety handling Polished edges better yet add cost suggest examine both types before making choice IMPORTANT order ease installation removal shelf must cut about 3/32 undersize measure inside dimensions aquarium precision shelf may supported un obtrusive clear plastic rods approxi mately /8 eter cut suitable lengths Such rods available plastic supply houses may able find suitable towel rack made such material Note aquariums incorporate fillets sealer corner radius plastic rods will usually clear vertical fillets may necessary trim away some sealant bottom corners rods seat against floor case few drops epoxy cyanoacrylate glue will secure rods corners Installing shelf can tricky exercise care practice dry run out display objects case strongly recommended safety during practice thick cloth such towel may placed bottom Lower shelf diagonally through aquarium top opening rotate end rests upon two plastic rods aid music wire handles shown drawings slowly lower other end shelf An assistant may helpful dur ing operation shelf rests four plastic rod supports music wire handle ends rotated 900 right-angle bends may pass between edge shelf end glass case remove shelf reverse procedure Before placing objects dis played case clean thoroughly rid dust fingerprints Also place will finally located since moving showcase loaded heavy objects risky well try different arrangements collectors items until pleasing array has achieved particularly bottom since removal middle shelf rather tedious So have inexpensive attractive way exhibit collection aeronautical mementos MUSIC WIRE HANDLES*FINGER FOR LOWERINGLOOPS OR REMOVING SHELF / / / FIGURE ROTATE HANDLES 900 AND WITHDROW THROUGH SPACE BETWEEN SHELF AND SIDE OF CASE /1 September 1976 51
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/09
Page Numbers: 50, 51
I 3A1 GAI N emBill Hannan ARE YOU collector Most modelers seem us organized collectors often have variety model engines tucked away drawer toolbox clean up put display perhaps enjoy 1/72-scale plastic models ever-present danger damage inquisitive fingers too competition minded may have garnered some trophies medals rib bons over years Such items always seem need dusting housewife will attest Putting such collections under glass may best answer However com mercially marketed showcases usually quite costly constructing own scratch would painstaking time-consuming proposition simple inexpensive solu tion problem form modi fied aquarium can purchased almost anywhere normal list prices cost plain aquariums quite low during sales remarkably cheap shown photographs purchased sale Sears & Roebuck $599 Left An aquarium can used virtually pur chased middle shelf Opposite Sup porting middle shelf clear plastic rods unobstrusive Larger cases collections PLYWOOD LID GLASS OPTIONAL CLEAR PLASTIC RODS SUPPORT SHELF 0 Model Aviation GLASS OR LUCITE SHEL F SECURE TO CORNERS WITH EPOXY OR SUPER GLUE youd like display trophies keepsakes inexpensive aquariums may easily converted Used aquariums can sometimes found Goodwill Industries Salva tion Army stores less Other places watch garage sales swap meets selecting aquarium keep mind objects intend display example trophies might fit best tall narrow case Also some aquariums look too fishy may convert visually satisfying showcases prefer conservative styles simple uncluttered lines however mat ter personal aesthetic tastes trophy display purposes some aqua riums can utilized almost pur chased addition top should mentioned accessory aquarium tops available fitted lights suggest possibility illuminated showcase chose make plywood top covered contact paper simple inexpensive finish Such paper available im pressive array colors textures cluding wood grains cutting top panel allow enough edge clearance contact paper thickness prefer transparent top either glass clear plas tic could substituted showcase intended display short objects such model engines small aircraft center shelf may added double stage area shelf usually should glass clear plastic Obviously plywood other opaque material used will restrict downward visibility eye-level viewing may represent disadvantage What ever material shelf should minimum 3/16 thick prevent sag decided upon glass cut size quite modest cost few phone calls estimates disclosed wide varia tions prices time spent resulted worthwhile savings Ask seamed edges safety handling Polished edges better yet add cost suggest examine both types before making choice IMPORTANT order ease installation removal shelf must cut about 3/32 undersize measure inside dimensions aquarium precision shelf may supported un obtrusive clear plastic rods approxi mately /8 eter cut suitable lengths Such rods available plastic supply houses may able find suitable towel rack made such material Note aquariums incorporate fillets sealer corner radius plastic rods will usually clear vertical fillets may necessary trim away some sealant bottom corners rods seat against floor case few drops epoxy cyanoacrylate glue will secure rods corners Installing shelf can tricky exercise care practice dry run out display objects case strongly recommended safety during practice thick cloth such towel may placed bottom Lower shelf diagonally through aquarium top opening rotate end rests upon two plastic rods aid music wire handles shown drawings slowly lower other end shelf An assistant may helpful dur ing operation shelf rests four plastic rod supports music wire handle ends rotated 900 right-angle bends may pass between edge shelf end glass case remove shelf reverse procedure Before placing objects dis played case clean thoroughly rid dust fingerprints Also place will finally located since moving showcase loaded heavy objects risky well try different arrangements collectors items until pleasing array has achieved particularly bottom since removal middle shelf rather tedious So have inexpensive attractive way exhibit collection aeronautical mementos MUSIC WIRE HANDLES*FINGER FOR LOWERINGLOOPS OR REMOVING SHELF / / / FIGURE ROTATE HANDLES 900 AND WITHDROW THROUGH SPACE BETWEEN SHELF AND SIDE OF CASE /1 September 1976 51