My collection (Will be EPIC displaycase)

Discussion in 'Transformers Collection Showcase' started by iDarkDesign, Mar 9, 2012.

  1. iDarkDesign

    iDarkDesign None shall stand all shall fall

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    I have an update! The case is still not finished. Tomorrow the electrician is finally installing the remote control LED dimmer. The dimmer was constantly on backorder everywhere :(  And before the electrician is done the carpenter can't finish his work. And before the carpenter has everything installed the painter can't do his work. So This is what needs to happen now:

    - Instal LED dimmer
    - Instal top of the case + instal some bits and bobs
    - Paint the top part and the floor
    - Clean up paint on the glass.

    BUT I did get to put everything in. It was such a big task and it's not done yet. This is just the preliminary setup. I have found that I need some more shelves. I've decided to fit a couple of halve shelves on top to display small bots.

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    The bad news is that I still have a box of Binaltech/ Alternators, 2 boxes of Gundam. A bag of Micromasters and a box with their accessories. And a huge bag of minicons!

    Shuffling around the displays will help this a lot but I won't have any display room for trailers and such...

    iDD
     
  2. AngryChad

    AngryChad Well-Known Member

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    The answer is clear. BUILD A SECOND CABINET!

    Awesome display man. Love it.
     
  3. Dark Neptune

    Dark Neptune Autocon

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    Close-ups! Now! Awesome stuff needs moar awesome close-ups! :D 
     
  4. maximus_73

    maximus_73 Well-Known Member

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    any updates???? More please....:D 
     
  5. iDarkDesign

    iDarkDesign None shall stand all shall fall

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    Yes an update!

    The guy that came by to install the LED dimmer needed an entire afternoon to install the thing. First try nothing, second try with a different transformer gave a strobe light effect and then the third try with another transformer it was finally done. BUT the electric buzz was so loud that I couldn't agree with him leaving it like this. So I had him pack his things and come back another time when he has a solution.

    So he did and came back a week later with what he was certain was a silent transformer. He installed it and as soon as we switched it on it started to buzz. Not so much as with the one before but still an annoying electrical buzz. (Like a mosquito buzz) You don't hear it when the dimmer is off or fully on. But as soon as you dim the lights. bzzzzzzzzzzzz

    So we agreed on me using some leftover sound-insulationfoam and having the carpenter close the hole and then check on the sound. If it's still on an annoying level I'm just going with on/off and no dimmer.

    The carpenter is here now finishing the top and making some last adjustments. Then painting again tomorrow.

    After that I get to do the 'final' display installation! and then I can finally do some proper pics.

    iDD
     
  6. Sentinel

    Sentinel TF Museum Curator Moderator

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    That is freaking amazing. I love the unusual design with the corner element. That gives you more room to display your awesome collection and creates a focal point for your really big stuff like Fort Max. My favorite element would be the side spotlights though I think. They keep everything more evenly lit so you can see the figures on the bottom more easily. Toss are exactly want I need in my cases, but would be too expensive to install.

    That is one seriously impressive display and you should be applauded for how professional and clean it looks. Nicely done.
     
  7. iDarkDesign

    iDarkDesign None shall stand all shall fall

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    I picked up some frames from my local store and started framing some cool comic covers and animation cels.

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    These are actually 2 foil comics. By accident I have two...

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    Some of my BWII and BWneo animation cels. I have some 20 more but not all of them are good for display. I'll frame some more in the coming week.

    iDD
     
  8. cybertronian G1

    cybertronian G1 informercon

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    display case

    your display case came out nice and clean looks good
     
  9. Bumblebee765

    Bumblebee765 Wrecker

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    Wow, that looks amazing! You've also given me some inspirations for my future display cases, so thanks for that! Keep up the great work! :thumb 
     
  10. iDarkDesign

    iDarkDesign None shall stand all shall fall

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    ZOMBIE THREAD! Looooong overdue, but finally...

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    The moneyshot

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    I display my figures according to the series they were in. For G1 it's left to right (old to new)

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    My Gundams and stuff that has no place in the main display. Revoltech, etc.

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    My workbench/ desk. This is were lovely customs, custom stickers, repairs etc are born.

    hope you like!

    iDD
     
  11. leov36

    leov36 Rubber Wheel'd UM

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    I F'ing LOVE IT!
     
  12. Glhboy

    Glhboy Goes Like Hell....

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    Simply amazing.
     
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    Great job!
     
  14. Shockwave76

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    Epic display! Your old one was cool, but everything looks fabulous in the new cabinet!! Thanks for sharing. :) 
     
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    WOW - JUST WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    That is truly epic.
     
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    beautiful display case. I also dig the collection. Keep up with this project. :) 
     
  17. Backstop

    Backstop Have you seen my box art?

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    That is the most sickly wicked display case ever!
     
  18. ssjkazer

    ssjkazer mr dyslexia

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    And now i need to do that
     
  19. miyinan

    miyinan Well-Known Member

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    Just put part of ur collection in storage and display less. It will look much better. The display case looks awesome!
     
  20. iDarkDesign

    iDarkDesign None shall stand all shall fall

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    I hate storage. I don't want any, and I don't get why you would put stuff that you have away. If you don't have room for your stuff, sell it.

    I've always loved the 'crowded' display. And I find a challenge in displaying more figures on the same square footage.

    Storage... For me that would be like owning a racecar that never comes out of the garage.


    iDD