GCW 0 Posted June 22, 2009 Due to continous poisoning from evil bay, ran out of space on current display case. Thought I'll will share this project due to some enquires about my avatar display case.Since forced to clear leave this week, thought of spending some time to build two new display case to fit into divider. Taking measurement with measuring tape (1st mistake) and calculate the number of slots that can fit VW model sizes. Settled on 4 columns and 8 rows making 32 slots.Ordered necessary acrylic materials and adhesive from supplier. Glue the back and sides to form the case. And test fit on divider, found ~5mm gap , my measuring tape have a big error.Glue the shelves and add to case. Notice some adhesive marks (2nd mistake) due to using board brush for application.Left with drilling the front cover but need to do that in the office. Will post pictures when case is complete and Hotwheels added . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eight 0 Posted June 22, 2009 wow nice display case there... thank for sharing... if dont mind may i ask how much is the total cost for making this...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cooolman 0 Posted June 22, 2009 Wow,this is a wonderful idea, may i know where to buy those material?i means the acrylic materials and adhesive,thanks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GCW 0 Posted June 22, 2009 Eight: It cost SGD$58 for 1st case, where everything is cut to size. Current case cost SGD$48 each, but need to cut smaller pieces myself. Cooolman: Will PM you the site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinclair 0 Posted June 22, 2009 Wow, nice case bro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raymond 0 Posted June 22, 2009 woow thats cool did your ordered the pieces according to your display shelves size or you cut it yourself? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eight 0 Posted June 22, 2009 GCW wrote:Eight: It cost SGD$58 for 1st case, where everything is cut to size. Current case cost SGD$48 each, but need to cut smaller pieces myself.awesome... very reasonable price... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GCW 0 Posted June 22, 2009 zacktan and sinclair: Thanks Raymond: Did some simple calculations and then ordered the big pieces as they can cut square and accurate to dimension. I only cut those small separators between the cars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redkop 0 Posted June 22, 2009 Nice case buddy, would you be kind enough to pm me the supplier? Tnx. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarieJuliette 0 Posted June 22, 2009 Wow!!You did some great work!I wish I had the time to do that!Can I order you about 100 of those??? JOKE!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zacktan 0 Posted June 22, 2009 I'm willing to pay to have you make one for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hokuan 0 Posted June 22, 2009 Nice case So the total cost of this case is 48 S$ ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kukubeh 0 Posted June 22, 2009 nice case u have there bro. can pm me as well where to get the material? thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zint3000 0 Posted June 22, 2009 nice case~sparks some ideas to make one myself... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danielh 0 Posted June 22, 2009 very nice and constructive idea of building your own display shelf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xeifu 0 Posted June 23, 2009 so nice garage bro!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xebec-Crash 0 Posted June 23, 2009 wow nice .....i already make an order to fit 100 cars and the price around 80 dollar ...hopefully done by this week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GCW 0 Posted June 23, 2009 jhc7598, YU5H, danielh, zint3000 and xeifu - Thanks for viewing redkop and kukubeh, drop you a PM about the supplier. MarieJuliette - Really, will get 100 cases send to you . A suggestion, get your children to build it for you hokuan - Yes, S$48 each case for materials only. But it is increasing due to another of my stupid mistake today. xebec-Crash - Quote :i already make an order to fit 100 cars and the price around 80 dollar ...hopefully done by this week Do share some pictures when you received your display. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GCW 0 Posted June 24, 2009 Here are the display cases installed into the divider upper shelves. Have to ensure it is tight so my children cannot knock them down.CloseupPhase 1 of project closed. Phase 2 will be another two cases for lower shelves for Baja and Custom VW Beetle in a few months time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RGSUKAN 0 Posted June 24, 2009 i really love your worklaa broo...neat and nice.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jhc7598 0 Posted June 24, 2009 wow.. really really nice..Well done bro... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zint3000 0 Posted June 24, 2009 love ur custom display...and love ur collection of new beetle...congratz~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayz-HWC 0 Posted June 29, 2009 Liking your idea....i assume you will add the display on the other-side also? Man...now you got to tell me where you score that mirror-backing!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GCW 0 Posted June 29, 2009 zint3000 and jhc7598 - Thanks for viewing. RGSUKAN - Actually it is nice from far, far from nice. Some pieces are not equally spaced but it will do for my self display. Rayz-HWC wrote:Liking your idea....i assume you will add the display on the other-side also?Man...now you got to tell me where you score that mirror-backing!!!!! No, display flush to one side only. Using other side for picture frames. My initial intention was to use acrylic mirror backing too. But gave up due to significant cost difference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayz-HWC 0 Posted June 30, 2009 How much difference in cost = the one you're using VS acrylic mirror? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GCW 0 Posted June 30, 2009 Rayz-HWC wrote:How much difference in cost = the one you're using VS acrylic mirror? Found the price from another site: (T)2mm x (W)1200mm x (L)1800mm Mirror - SGD$102 (T)2mm x (W)1200mm x (L)1800mm Clear - SGD$37 So it is about 2-3 times more. I'm sure it will look nicer with mirror backing, go for it if $ no issue:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinclair 0 Posted July 1, 2009 That is really a nice display you have built, bro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GCW 0 Posted July 1, 2009 sinclair wrote:That is really a nice display you have built, bro. Sinclair, Thanks. You need to show us how you store all your nice loose cars! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinclair 0 Posted July 2, 2009 Haha, mine is simple dude. Just keep in the box! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GCW 0 Posted August 18, 2009 Since there are some enquires on rack dimension, here it is: Slot size is 65 Length X 40 Depth X 40 Height. Don't ask me where I got this dimension because it can't even fit my Beetle Cup I chose 5 rows and 6 columns to form 30 slots. Shelve that supports cars: 337 Length X 40 Breadth X 3 Thick. Qty 5 Divider to separate cars: 40 Length X 40 Breadth X 3 Thick. Qty 24 Back Plate: 338 Length X 256 Breadth X 4 Thick. Qty 1 Left & Right Plate: 256 Length X 45 Breadth X 4 Thick. Qty 2 Top & Bottom Plate: 346 Length X 45 Breadth X 4 Thick. Qty 2 Front Cover: 346 Length X 264 Breadth X 3 Thick. Qty 1 And I use magnets to hold the front cover to the 4 corners to keep the dust out. Not need for hinges. All dimension in millimeters. Hope I got the dimensions right as it is time for Drop me a PM if you need help to work out your rack size. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aBc 0 Posted August 18, 2009 OMG that's really awesome man~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yayix 0 Posted August 18, 2009 @GCW: so those black rectangles at the four corners are magnets!!thank you for that detailed dimensions. really appreciate it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zint3000 0 Posted August 18, 2009 ahhh thanks for the dimension bro~its really is helpful~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chee keng hong 0 Posted August 19, 2009 One great D.I.Y display casing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-SYAFIQ- 0 Posted October 24, 2009 Woah! It's like Living Skill project but it is in the form of acrylic..Hurm.. We can buy the acrylic mirror in specific measurement as desired? Just glue them.. That's all? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matchboxclub 0 Posted October 27, 2009 very cool display shelf GCW, wonder if can get those materials in Malaysia? got supplier info? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prabha71 0 Posted October 27, 2009 Props to you GCW for showing us this.. I'm sure lots of guys will be inspired.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GCW 0 Posted October 28, 2009 -SYAFIQ- - If I can do it, you can too. Just get the material and glue and stick them together. matchboxclub - Only have Singapore distributor contact. Maybe some members can help you. prabha71 - Thanks for viewing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
