Acrylic Display Covers

[Hotel Bravo]

Hi guys

does anyone know of any companies that make decent clear acrylic display covers (boxes)...preferably custom made and hopefully not too expensive!

Haven’t got space for a proper cabinet at the moment, so trying find an alternative to protect my finished stuff.

kind regards

Kev

 

[DaddyO]

Not sure if it's of help Kev, but you can buy Acrylic sheet pieces (Perspex) cut to size from a company called MDP supplies.
It's easy to get a good strong clear joint using a glue called Tensol which might make building your own a practical option?

Cheers
Paul

 

[Nap]

Good idea from Paul there

Hope we see how you get on

Nap

 

[Hotel Bravo]

Not sure if it's of help Kev, but you can buy Acrylic sheet pieces (Perspex) cut to size from a company called MDP supplies.
It's easy to get a good strong clear joint using a glue called Tensol which might make building your own a practical option?

Cheers
Paul

Thanks Paul

I did think about trying to make something myself, but couldn’t find a reasonably priced supplier. I’ve had a quick look at MDP and think I’m going to give them a try.

Thanks for your help, it’s very much appreciated.

Kind regards

Kev

 

[kagemusha]

Dealt with these people several times for cases...very reasonable cost for custom cases...https://plasticonline.co.uk/

 

[Ferris]

Not sure which country you are in but there should be multiple supplier. Google for display cases and you’ll find them. Standard size is most affordable, but many do custom sized. I ordered one for my recent dinosaur diorama and paid around €60 (40x40x30 cm, l/w/h). Not cheap, but also not outrageous and it will keep the dust out forever.

Adrian

 

[Mirofsoft]

Try things like this
https://www.google.com/search?sourc...AhVNDOwKHbeNCYIQjJkEegQIAhAB&biw=1154&bih=489

Here price are in £
https://www.gjplastics.co.uk/perspex-acrylic-displays/

 

[valiant]

https://www.hindleys.com/perspex-clear.html

 

[Steve Brodie]

Just going to ask the same question

 

[Hotel Bravo]

Dealt with these people several times for cases...very reasonable cost for custom cases...https://plasticonline.co.uk/

Many thanks, will contact these guys direct as they seem to do a framing service as well.

Kind regards

Kev

 

[Hotel Bravo]

Not sure which country you are in but there should be multiple supplier. Google for display cases and you’ll find them. Standard size is most affordable, but many do custom sized. I ordered one for my recent dinosaur diorama and paid around €60 (40x40x30 cm, l/w/h). Not cheap, but also not outrageous and it will keep the dust out forever.

Adrian

Thanks Adrian, I’m in the UK. I have looked at standard sizes on Google, but they do limit your choice. I think I’m going to plumb for custom and I’m getting lots of help with UK supplier.

Thanks again

Kev

 

[Hotel Bravo]

Try things like this
https://www.google.com/search?source=univ&tbm=isch&q=perspex cover&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjyk72HhLDvAhVNDOwKHbeNCYIQjJkEegQIAhAB&biw=1154&bih=489

Here price are in £
https://www.gjplastics.co.uk/perspex-acrylic-displays/

Many thanks for your help. I think I’m on to a few good UK suppliers now, so should be able to start safely covering my finished stuff soon.

Kind regards

Kev

 

[Hotel Bravo]

https://www.hindleys.com/perspex-clear.html

Many thanks Valiant, I think I’m going to be on line ordering some bits and pieces next week.

Thanks again for your help.

Kev

 

[Hotel Bravo]

Just going to ask the same question

Hi Steve, the guys have come up with some great options for UK suppliers. A bit more expensive for custom stuff, but one company even cuts the recesses for boxing at very little extra cost.

Good luck

Kev

 

[Steve Brodie]

The cheapest custom built case (400mm x 360mm x 130mm) I can find is £47.56, inc VAT /P&P from Puffin Plastics , some are ridiculous prices £60-£120 !

 

[Hotel Bravo]

Ouch Steve! That’s still a bit steep.....I’d only checked out a relatively small one 65 x 65 x 125 and it still came out to over £20. When you have to lay out for the solvent adhesive too, I dread to think how much it would cost to cover all my stuff. I’m not even going to go there. ( lol)...... one step at a time as they say!

Good luck!

Kev

 

[valiant]

If you factor in the time to measure, mark out and cut the material, prepare the edges, set up and glue the acrylic, check measurements and fit, apply framing, (if needed), then clean and polish, the cost equates, depending on time and size, to a day's work. If you also take into account purchase of materials, electricity, then you can appreciate how the cost stacks up.

 

[Steve Brodie]

If you factor in the time to measure, mark out and cut the material, prepare the edges, set up and glue the acrylic, check measurements and fit, apply framing, (if needed), then clean and polish, the cost equates, depending on time and size, to a day's work. If you also take into account purchase of materials, electricity, then you can appreciate how the cost stacks up.

Yep, your totally right , i didn't think it was that bad, as it includes P&P. Next months investment.

 

[Hotel Bravo]

Yep, your totally right , i didn't think it was that bad, as it includes P&P. Next months investment.

“Investment”, I like that word!......if I try it out on the wife, do you think she’ll be supportive.....! (Lol)

 

[Steve Brodie]

“Investment”, I like that word!......if I try it out on the wife, do you think she’ll be supportive.....! (Lol)

Normally all my completed bits and bobs go in the cabinet, but my wife is so impressed with this one, its allowed out on public display, but I said it would have to be in a case as no way was it getting dusty, or knocked.