The Model Car/Collectibles Support Group

[astrochex]

Originally Posted by CurtEgerer

^^^ I did not see it run, but I do remember the IMSA RX-7s (maybe that one in the background) racing in the day. Loud would be an understatement!

Those and the RX-3s were ear splitting.

[CurtEgerer]

The 1:43 diecast collection inside the administration offices at Sebring International.

[porsche930dude]

1:12 Ariens snowblower

[Captain Ahab Jr]

That Sebring collection is very cool!

Thought I'd throw out for critique/feedback the 1 43 model car display case I'm designing for my collection

Ist job, basic layout, went for date order, top left, working across, then down,

Decided on one 'big or go home' display, as it's to showcase how I've squandered my working life, remind me of many fun, frustrating, joyous and disappointing moments

Size is just a bit smaller than a 8' x 4' sheet of plywood or 2m x 1.1m

Limited it to a 180x car display, any more and it was getting too big for a single 2.4m x 1.2m MDF sheet size

Tried to visualize the various livery colours using a crude spread sheet



Not done creating real cars so left space for 9x more cars, should be able to retire by then

Aim is to create the vibe of a recess wall mounted LED TV screen, hence the thin, low profile black picture frame with flush glass

Wall I've chosen is a partion stud wall between my garage and Mrs Ahabs's utility room. Only wall large enough, flat enough or not requiring a structural steel/concrete support beam above the display case recess

ODC in me is likes the idea of a recessed pocket for each car, all the random car colors and shapes are already giving me a brain ache

1st Design
Satin black pocketed back board, each pocket floor is angled downwards by 15deg to help show more than just the side view of each car, each pocket lite by a hidden 5mm LED down lighter





2nd Design
White melamine faced, thin veneer plywood pocket sides, pockets angle downwards, same as 1st design, with frosted, back illuminated panel





3rd Design
Same as 2nd Design , but satin black pocket sides, didn't think this would work, looks better than I was expecting



Looking at other displays for inspiration, especially background colours, think the colour emphasis of each model car is influenced greatly by the background

Black background helps the colours of each model pop



But the contrast of a black shelve with illuminated back ground does an even better job of highlighting each models colour



Don't think my 3x design attempts are good enough yet, have a few ideas of how to improve but interested to know what you guys think

[herr_oberst]

I like the one on the bottom the best. My opinion is that a 3/4 view displays car models in their best light, as opposed to the side view.
I like the white backlight a lot, but my suggestion would be to try and see if you couldn't augment the back light with some "overhead" strip lighting above the cars to add highlights to the different shapes and colors. LED strip lighting can be bought with color temperature and dimming adjustment capabilities. It's my belief that proper lighting really makes collections of machines come to life.



I've been experimenting with my 1/18 scale model displays; There will be 4 of these shelf units against the wall. I believe this will be very close to the final configuration; on "lower" shelves, strip lighting will be installed about 1/2 to 2/3 of the way back, above the cars. You can see the proof of concept in black with exposed wires, , but that will all be hidden by plowing channels in each shelf with a router.
On the "top" shelves, I plan to mount framed vintage photographs with a gallery-style picture light up top to provide lighting on the cars as well as the photo.

I'm also experimenting with ID placards for each car. Jury is out on that idea, but it's nice to have a memory jog in my old age.

[astrochex]

I also like the one on the bottom. To me it looks the most elegant of the concepts, having a museum display feel.

Whatever you decide will look great, no doubt.

[Captain Ahab Jr]

You both have a good eye thanks for your thoughts

100% agree 3/4 view looks best , cars will range from a petit Formula 3 to a super long current gen F1 to road sports cars

One aspect of fitting different length/height cars in equal length/height pockets is each pocket will be filled out differently depending on each car shape

Think this will be a lot less noticeable with a 3/4 view

Will give the pocket concept a couple more attempts before giving up on the idea of individual pockets

Also really like the look of the last photo too, simple single shelf I think will be less distracting to the eye than individual pockets

Will have to reduce the height between shelves as I need 15 levels

[HobieMarty]

The last picture is the case I would choose as well so the cars can be displayed at an angle.

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[HobieMarty]

I found this pretty cool video about Hot Wheels.

https://youtu.be/d9xSP5n59Ys?si=1Yunff-RtMhB3JiV

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[HobieMarty]

https://youtu.be/PtxpMMx-Mio?si=x8pdL7iL5ypoWlAY

This guy goes into more detail about the original "Sweet Sixteen" Hot Wheels cars from 1968. This is part 1 of a 4 part series.

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[HobieMarty]

https://youtu.be/jeuzjr2CdFU?si=vH-ao-Ak_-PYQ0HW

Sweet Sixteen Hot Wheels Part 2.

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[HobieMarty]

https://youtu.be/yI7jYOdYji4?si=Hy8pdfwWFJ98tJ0i

Sweet Sixteen Hot Wheels part 3

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[HobieMarty]

https://youtu.be/GToS02VPnpA?si=1MmFzPUvTnTKo4Gm

Sweet Sixteen Hot Wheels part 4.

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[wdfifteen]

This is the first gift Vicki ever gave me. She slipped it into my hand and said, "I saw this and thought of you." I knew right away that this woman understood what made me tick.

I've been downsizing and selling a lot of my models, but this one will literally go to the grave with me.

[CurtEgerer]

^^^ That's really cool. Love it!

[astrochex]

That is super sweet!

[HobieMarty]

Originally Posted by wdfifteen

This is the first gift Vicki ever gave me. She slipped it into my hand and said, "I saw this and thought of you." I knew right away that this woman understood what made me tick.



I've been downsizing and selling a lot of my models, but this one will literally go to the grave with me.

Super cool car and even cooler story that goes with it.

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[HobieMarty]

I picked up these die-cast vehicles in Seoul for Zack. He loves emergency vehicles, so now he has a Korean ambulance and police car. They have flashing headlights, make siren noises, and are "pullbacks", oh, and the front doors open. I didn't know they had flashing lights or sounds as I don't read Korean, lol. He is having fun with them as I type this!!! He's a happy boy!!!

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Funny thing, their emergency number to call is 119.

[CurtEgerer]

Latest addition to the 1:43 diecast collection. 1970 Toyota 7. Designed for Group 7 and Can-Am. 800HP twin-turbo V8. Car was very difficult to drive and resulted in 2 fatalities in testing. The car was subsequently mothballed and never entered the Can-Am series.

[Captain Ahab Jr]

Great choice Curt, saw the real thing when I visited the Fuji Motorsport Museum earlier this year, very impressive







Bought this today, Truescale 1 43 so very good quality, my last Ferrari win before leaving the team



Added a few special livery F1 cars to my list of cars to buy for my collection, this one off livery from last weekends Miami race caught my eye