Diecast Display Case

02/18/2020

09/19/2019

09/19/2019

Case for displaying Tractor Trailers. He wanted a case for his COEs. Works well for Steering Rigs and Sledsters too. Made from maple. Uses alignment pins and magnets to keep the lid shut.

08/06/2019

Simple case for displaying Redline Blister Packs. Made out of maple

02/07/2019

09/15/2018

Different ways of attaching the lid

04/30/2018

I have been building diecast display cases for 20+ years. I started building the cases because I wanted something better to display my collection. It also carries on the family tradition (at least 5 generations) of wood working. At this point I am happy enough with the cases to share with others. I still try new products and techniques, and occasionally come up with a winner. I you have any questions please feel free to ask!

Common features of my display cases:
- Solid wood frame with dovetailed corners.

- The backing is typically a white panel which makes it easier to see the car. Mirrored backing can be used, but no one has asked for a mirrored backing in 5+ years

- Built to fit the customer's specification / cars. Most of the cases I've built hold 1:64 scale cars. A case for a VW Drag Bus is much different than a case for Ferraris. I have built some cases which handle a wide variety of sizes.

- The cells for holding the cars are made from plexiglass. The edges are polished to give a better look and feel.

- The lid has a matching hardwood frame holding a clear plexiglass panel. The corners of the fame are reinforced with special corner nails. The outside of the frame is typically rounded for a cleaner look and appeal.

- The lid is attached to the frame using hidden barrel hinges. It is held in the closed position using rare magnets. Another system that I am experimenting with is using alignment pins and rare earth magnets which allows the lid to be completely removed.

- Cases are mounted to the wall using a cleat system. The cleat is screwed to the wall and the case is hung on the cleat. I have been using this system for 15+ years and never had a problem. A significant advantage of this system is there are no screw heads in the backing to potentially damage the cars.

04/29/2018

Cases built for my personal collection