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Title: Mick's Vitrine (glass cabinet)
Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on February 25, 2024, 03:19:35 PM
I have an Ikea vitrine which Is a display unit for my best & biggest models.

Recently I cleaned it all and added a D&D layer.

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53551177181_1a7705b007_h.jpg)

The top layer is mostly fantasy - LOTR, Otherworld and a few Empress modern figures.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53551513894_6b6edeec6d_h.jpg)

The next level is more fantasy.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53551177201_daa7cde3f7_h.jpg)

The third level is LOTR
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53550313077_642e24514a_h.jpg)

The fourth is historical and fantasy with a scratch built working trebuchet.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53551374458_1c4d56262a_h.jpg)

The bottom has some Tamiya kits and a Star Wars Legion AT-ST
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53551621500_8375f636ed_h.jpg)

My workbench
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53551513874_efcae51d3b_h.jpg)

My storage . Ikea Helmer and Ivar
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53550313062_a6a169efbb_h.jpg)


Title: Re: Mick's Vitrine (glass cabinet)
Post by: has.been on February 25, 2024, 03:44:19 PM
Nice set up.
Title: Re: Mick's Vitrine (glass cabinet)
Post by: Pattus Magnus on February 26, 2024, 06:55:36 AM
Very nice! It makes my painting desk look like a dog’s breakfast!
Title: Re: Mick's Vitrine (glass cabinet)
Post by: infelix on February 26, 2024, 01:27:44 PM
Nice collection you have there!
Title: Re: Mick's Vitrine (glass cabinet)
Post by: Daeothar on March 01, 2024, 10:22:23 AM
Wonderful setup and lovely collection!  8)
Title: Re: Mick's Vitrine (glass cabinet)
Post by: tomrommel1 on March 04, 2024, 01:53:12 PM
Very nice setup
Title: Re: Mick's Vitrine (glass cabinet)
Post by: syrinx0 on March 07, 2024, 03:07:05 AM
Wonderful collection in a spiffy cabinet.   I have snuck into one shelf of our family corner display with my OOTS figures. Resistance so far has been too stiff to move further. Could be due to their being thousands.  lol
Title: Re: Mick's Vitrine (glass cabinet)
Post by: Tom Dulski on March 07, 2024, 12:29:38 PM

 Are those Star Wars blasters metal?
Title: Re: Mick's Vitrine (glass cabinet)
Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on March 07, 2024, 02:34:34 PM
No they are cheap plastic toys by a brand called Rubie’s.

I bought them a few years ago and did a lot of sanding and drilling to make them look more real.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Storm-Trooper-Blaster/48199975

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rubies-Costume-Co-New-Star-Wars-Han-Solo-Toy-Blaster-with-Movie-Sounds/26981436
Title: Re: Mick's Vitrine (glass cabinet)
Post by: Vinxton on February 07, 2025, 12:13:44 PM
For small-scale builds, using Bathroom Furniture (https://www.contemporaryfurnitureuk.co.uk/collections/bathroom-furniture) from dollhouse kits can work surprisingly well. They often have the right level of detail and scale compatibility for miniature scenes, especially if you're going for a lived-in look.
Title: Re: Mick's Vitrine (glass cabinet)
Post by: Storm Wolf on February 07, 2025, 07:06:41 PM
I must say I am envious and everything is fantastic, but I have to ask were did you get that Fabulous Ray Harryhausen Talos from "Jason and the Argonauts" from   :-* :-* :-*

Wow

Glen
Title: Re: Mick's Vitrine (glass cabinet)
Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on February 07, 2025, 08:37:53 PM
Talios is an official merchandise from the film. I found it on eBay by accident about ten years ago.
Title: Re: Mick's Vitrine (glass cabinet)
Post by: Storm Wolf on February 07, 2025, 08:52:28 PM
Quote from: Mick_in_Switzerland on February 07, 2025, 08:37:53 PM
Talios is an official merchandise from the film. I found it on eBay by accident about ten years ago.
What a find, he was my favourite stop-motion monster, closely followed by Medusa from Clash of the Titans and then the Minoton (Brass Minotaur) from Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger. But to be honest I have a soft spot for all things Harryhausen, the modern effects are fantastic, but sometimes just a bit too fantastic, some of the charm is lost :'(

Lucky you  :D