Adam Poultney Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Right so odd thread, not exactly a normal model WIP but instead one for displaying them. I’m going to be building a 1:1 scale IKEA Pax Wardrobe with display case conversion set (aka glass doors and shelves). Definitely need this as I ran out of room for my 1:72 v bombers and this should hold 14-21 depending if I can get 3 to a shelf. My old display area where I managed to fit 3 of them.... out of 6 I currently have in the scale (7 including the Vulcan cockpit section) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 First thing to do is sort and count the bits Construction step one: the top corners 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Ikea and Classic Airframes.... Same combat !!! Go on Adam, you'll win !! Great idea indeed. CC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 This is the proof that the models will fit, my other Pax Wardrobe, being used as a wardrobe was temporarily converted to a prototype display case a while ago before I ordered this 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Great idea! A few holes to be filled, though 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 Adding the parts for each end of the top and bottom sides Parts that the top and bottom attach to The ends were added between three of us trying to support them and align everything The structure of the bottom end seems a little stronger 2 minutes ago, clive_t said: Great idea! A few holes to be filled, though haha yes I need a lot of filler! So many seams and holes! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 The backboard is nailed on. I only did one nail as my hammering abilities are somewhat lacking - I helped! I think this might be big enough...... Just about. That’s a 1:144 scale Vulcan K2 I’m working on on this thread: The wardrobe/display case is upright now, again took 3 of us due to some complex manoeuvring that was required to get it into position. Next up is to bolt it to the wall. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 What a great idea! This thing must weigh a ton (tonne) though! All that compressed wood pulp. Egad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 V Bombers test fitted, I can get two side by side. Glass shelves and doors will be fitted after I get back from work. 23 minutes ago, TheyJammedKenny! said: What a great idea! This thing must weigh a ton (tonne) though! All that compressed wood pulp. Egad. Can confirm: weighs a lot 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 47 minutes ago, Adam Poultney said: The wardrobe/display case is upright now, again took 3 of us due to some complex manoeuvring that was required to get it into position. Can you imagine struggling with two of these units on your own, including fitting sliding doors? I managed to do it with some clever application of old bath towels (ok, the wooden floor helped). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 I could surely use something like this in my new house. Where can one find the “display case conversion set“ you mentioned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAF4EVER Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Does this mean we now need an IKEA topic???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, RAF4EVER said: Does this mean we now need an IKEA topic???? haha I'm all for that 7 minutes ago, billn53 said: I could surely use something like this in my new house. Where can one find the “display case conversion set“ you mentioned? it's literally just the glass shelves and doors made for it. There's other combinations of doors that also fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 8 minutes ago, RAF4EVER said: Does this mean we now need an IKEA topic???? pssst: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 Just needs doors and the unfinished models finishing 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) Probably not an issue but I came to grief recently with an ikea unit, granted a billy bookcase which overbalanced when both glass doors were opened. resulting in this Fixed thusly And all except my Gamecock and mig 21 Are now repaired, I’ve never superglued so many bits back on in one day before. Edited August 10, 2020 by Marklo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallBlondJohn Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Seriously, does anybody know a simple way to hide the unused holes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) Cant you buy some white hole covers, I'm sure they have such things at B & Q . . . . . . Edited August 10, 2020 by Mancunian airman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 If not at the BlueYellow store itself. Most of these pin holes are a standard size across multiple ranges (because it's easier to bulk-manufacture fittings if they're standardised to a large extent). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qn30jEkPz7 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 1 hour ago, TallBlondJohn said: Seriously, does anybody know a simple way to hide the unused holes? 6mm dowel flush cut with a flexible dowel saw, fine filler, sand and then paint the whole surface. Very very neat but makes moving shelves afterwards a no-no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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