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Hello all
I have acquired a beautifully made model of the A L kit Cutty Sark”, and I would like a cabinet for it. However I have been unsuccessful with my search. Two manufacturers said it was too big, but surely there are plenty of model ships made this size-110cm x 46cm x 76cm are the dimensions needed for the case.
Any idea, folks?
Thanks in advance
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Hope that some members can give advise here
 
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My father’s model had a custom case that had become irreversibly damage due to storage in a damp basement. I considered building a new case, but I wanted it to be period correct with our antiques and my father’s 83 year old model. I found a nice, antique store display case that works perfectly, (facebook marketplace). It cost less than a dedicates display case and I like the style. Now I just have to repair the rigging.

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Django said:
My father’s model had a custom case that had become irreversibly damage due to storage in a damp basement. I considered building a new case, but I wanted it to be period correct with our antiques and my father’s 83 year old model. I found a nice, antique store display case that works perfectly, (facebook marketplace). It cost less than a dedicates display case and I like the style. Now I just have to repair the rigging.

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Sorry, I did not go up to the Top. Here in Spàin, there are at least two companies 1Model Reyna n Madrid- apart from many carpenter shops.
My Norske love builds in Denmark but was set into a Glasmonter by a Carpenter locally. it lasted 45 Years. It survived the trip in a Lorry from Denmark to Madrid Spain, but finally, it gave up last Year

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It's not as difficult as you would think. See the latter part of my build log for HMS Snake.
 
I have always built my own case using plexiglass, wood and a bit of brass. I'm not a finish type carpenter so the case is not the focus of my builds. But it works for me.
 
Nortonian said:
Hello all
I have acquired a beautifully made model of the A L kit Cutty Sark”, and I would like a cabinet for it. However I have been unsuccessful with my search. Two manufacturers said it was too big, but surely there are plenty of model ships made this size-110cm x 46cm x 76cm are the dimensions needed for the case.
Any idea, folks?
Thanks in advance
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N, another option is to go to a plastics shop in your area that supplies display cases for stores. Here in London Ontario Parker Plastics made me a plexiglas case for my Amati Bounty (36x30x12 inches) . It is not inexpensive as I paid $250 for it; however it is a very professional result. I made the base myself. Being plexiglas I do not have to worry about it breaking. Hope this helps.
 
Nortonian said:
Hello all
I have acquired a beautifully made model of the A L kit Cutty Sark”, and I would like a cabinet for it. However I have been unsuccessful with my search. Two manufacturers said it was too big, but surely there are plenty of model ships made this size-110cm x 46cm x 76cm are the dimensions needed for the case.
Any idea, folks?
Thanks in advance
.
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Did you try https://www.grandpascabinets.com/
 
I got a local glazier to cut 5 sheets of glass and assembled my own cabinet (for my 1/64 HMS Fly) using Occre display case profiles (to which i applied a stain). The resulting case was to my satisfaction and i will do the same thing again for my current build, when the time comes, although i may use perspex/ plexiglass instead of standard glass the next time.
https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.u...re-Disply-Case-profiles-OC19135.html#SID=1134
 
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