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Other Stuff => Workbench => Topic started by: thebinmann on 05 August 2011, 03:51:12 PM
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Hi
How do you LAFERs store your painted figures at home? I was thinking of get foam trays in cardboard boxes I swa somewhere (can't remember where), but wondered if you had any better ideas?
Thanks
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Hi
How do you LAFERs store your painted figures at home? I was thinking of get foam trays in cardboard boxes I swa somewhere (can't remember where), but wondered if you had any better ideas?
Thanks
Nope, haven't got any better ideas.
I've got an army bag from Feldherr and a cardboard box from K&R (Kaiser Rushforth) and lots more foamcore trays to store in plastic or cardboard boxes that can take them.
So far in the bag I keep my zombies + survivors (1tray) and my Wings of War planes + decks
in the K&R box I opted for half size foams as I store my FoW mini's in 'em (after sound advice of the people of K&R)
The bottom of the trays is rather thin so a full size tray filled with metal 15mm tanks tends to sag.
some links :
kaiserrushforth (http://www.kaiserrushforth.com/)
feldherr (http://www.feldherr.com)
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HA that's it KandR, I have abig alu case already!
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For single based figures that I use for skirmish games I have added magnetic strip to the base of box-files (only seem to be popular in the UK for some reason).
For element based figures I use cut down banker boxes with 1/4" square wood strip glued the element base depth apart and have some foam strips that sit over the tops of the figures when they are in the boxes.
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For single based figures that I use for skirmish games I have added magnetic strip to the base of box-files (only seem to be popular in the UK for some reason).
How are the figs based, mine are 1980s slottas so I guess I could superglue somemetal into the base
I had thought of a glass cabinet but three probs: kncks will cause an earthquake in figure land, dust and non-games brading you as sad! lol
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Ah, well,
I happen to have one of those too :D
(http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd388/zizi666/IMG_2969.jpg)
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Hi
I saw this one, but it hasn't got enough shelves:
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/10011055
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nice case and love the building on the top!
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I use the molded, clear plastic Plano fishing tackle tackle boxes packed with foam or cotton batting to store my minis. I don't know the avalibility of them where you're at, but in the States they can be found relatively cheaply anywhere they sell sporting goods. They come in many models with different size compartments, so you can find a suitable size no matter how big the minis are.
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I have spent way too much time and money on my miniatures to keep them locked away. They are in display cases in my game room.
When they are traveling they are placed on metal sheets with foam dividers in aluminum attache cases. Long ago I had begun using a rare earth magnet in each base and it keeps them from bouncing around...the foam is just extra security.
How are the figs based, mine are 1980s slottas so I guess I could superglue somemetal into the base
If you have a bunch that you want to have metal added to - head to a local sheet metal shop with an example base. Have them punch you out a few hundred discs out of something like 25 gauge steel. It is light enough it won't add much - as well as very thin, so you shouldn't have to deal with too much height increase. They should have a punch that will allow them to do it in a short amount of time and the cost will probably be peanuts.
If you don't mind adding more height, a hardware store and some washers will do the same thing. Be sure to wash them well though either way. Both the washers and the sheet metal will likely have tooling oil on it - and that is the nemesis of adhesives.
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I've got my figures mainly in foam trays but to keep these safe I have some in a MDF box I cobbled together (I'll never make a carpenter) but it holds a number of trays with an opening door. Its sturdy and can take the rigours of being in the understairs cupboard. - The main drawback is its a bit heavy so not overly portable.
The other trays I keep in a bankers storage box that lives in the shed (wifes orders).
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I've got lots of plastic hobby boxes, but they are all full.
What I am using now are plastic paper holders... which stack on each other. You know, the "In box, Out box" type. I stack them 3 high in a cabinet.
Looks like this:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v732/lavaslair/FigStorage.jpg)
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Display cases from IKEA and cabinet with glass doors.
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/Anatoli_2006/SAM_4009.jpg)
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/Anatoli_2006/SAM_4011.jpg)
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/Anatoli_2006/SAM_4010.jpg)
(http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g183/Anatoli_2006/SAM_4007.jpg)
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Anatoli, I have a serious man-crush on you right now.
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nice case and love the building on the top!
Thanx,
the case was procured from a model train shop gone bankrupt. It was used to store N-scale locs.
There were 2 but one was already spoken for :(
The really awesome part is that it's only 5 inch deep en has lots of shelves whereas standard ikea cabinets are large and offer only a few shelves because they are ment for larger objects to store in.
(I've seen ads from cabinet makers in modelling magazines, but I shudder to think what they might charge o_o)
The building is scratchbuilt using GW templates that were featured in an old White Dwarf.
It's a coaching inn. Should have some walling + a smitty but either I didn't make thoes or I gave it to someone to use and never got it back. dunno. very long time ago... ::)
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Do you have the part number or model name for the Ikea display case?
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OK, they are nice for less than a 1,000 figs but if you have more than several thousand, wall space becomes a problem for glass shelves. Currently I use wood cigar boxes I got for less than $1 each but they don't hold much more than 30 or so, I'm thinking of plastic drawers about 2 inches high that will hold about 140 figs (1 inch bases for 28mm) so with a seven drawer unit that's a 1,000 figures. Any better ideas I can use.
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Be warned about the IKEA display cases.
They are perfect for displaying crockery.
I bought five of them to display my figure collection.
Which is not crockery.
My one true love realised that they were perfect for crockery.
I now have five display cabinets full of perfectly displayed crockery.
My figure collection is in plastic boxes in my shed.
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For some of my miniatures I purchased $50 Baseball Display Cases, they work great, look good and keep my minis ready at hand for late night gaming sessions. I did have to hang them upside down (due to the ball divets) but I think the manufacturer designed them with that possibilty in mind.
(http://members.cox.net/swordandsorcery/Cases1.jpg)
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(http://members.cox.net/swordandsorcery/cases2.jpg)
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Thanx,
the case was procured from a model train shop gone bankrupt. It was used to store N-scale locs.
There were 2 but one was already spoken for :(
The really awesome part is that it's only 5 inch deep en has lots of shelves whereas standard ikea cabinets are large and offer only a few shelves because they are ment for larger objects to store in.
(I've seen ads from cabinet makers in modelling magazines, but I shudder to think what they might charge o_o)
The building is scratchbuilt using GW templates that were featured in an old White Dwarf.
It's a coaching inn. Should have some walling + a smitty but either I didn't make thoes or I gave it to someone to use and never got it back. dunno. very long time ago... ::)
OK, they are nice for less than a 1,000 figs but if you have more than several thousand, wall space becomes a problem for glass shelves. Currently I use wood cigar boxes I got for less than $1 each but they don't hold much more than 30 or so, I'm thinking of plastic drawers about 2 inches high that will hold about 140 figs (1 inch bases for 28mm) so with a seven drawer unit that's a 1,000 figures. Any better ideas I can use.
Both because they are tied together. Before I moved to my current house, I used shelves that were based on model train storage shelves. The shelves are shallow enough to not create dark caves and they are very close enough together that the figure density is quite high. Prices for prebuilt racks are pretty high - but it is a simple enough project that you should not have too much difficulty building one yourself using off the shelf materials (so no need to have special wood working tools). I had two 4 foot by 4 foot shelves (only 3" deep though) that held around 1000 miniatures each.
Also...they are too small for crockery.
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God that's some nice stuff, not sure what I'll do as the games room os also a guest room....
Anatoli are the Ikea shelves fixed or could more be added (you can buy spares from customer service usually for breaks etc)?
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The name of the display case is "Detolf". About the shelves, the positions are fixed with a metal frame, the glass shelves themselves are loose so you can remove them for cleaning etc.
They are rickety but cheap (500SEK or something like 50£/80USD). The only real flaw is that you have those large empty spaces between the shelves. It would have been perfect to have 4 instead of 3 shelves and have them slighly closer to each other. And they don't come with the lamp seen in the left one.
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Be warned about the IKEA display cases.
They are perfect for displaying crockery.
I bought five of them to display my figure collection.
Which is not crockery.
My one true love realised that they were perfect for crockery.
I now have five display cabinets full of perfectly displayed crockery.
My figure collection is in plastic boxes in my shed.
Not sure if I'm more awed by five cases of painted figs or five cases of crockery!?!?!
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Be warned about the IKEA display cases.
They are perfect for displaying crockery.
I bought five of them to display my figure collection.
Which is not crockery.
My one true love realised that they were perfect for crockery.
I now have five display cabinets full of perfectly displayed crockery.
My figure collection is in plastic boxes in my shed.
Just read this post aloud to my other half (I have only 2 Ikea cabinets), and it may have given her ideas...
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I have quite a few of plastic storage boxes, mostly the shoe box size. Also a collection of cigar boxes, including a couple of Black Pearl boxes for my pirate figures. I also have a few old display cases, were counter top watch cases. Four or five shelves 2 1/2 to 4" deep & about 4" high.
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I use the cartonboard storageboxes (the ones with three shelves), good enough if you be careful when you take a drawer out and cheap maybe €2 a piece.
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I use plastic craft storage boxes like these:
(http://i00.i.aliimg.com/photo/474408746/plastic_craft_box.summ.jpg)
They are $1.99 at Hobby Lobby or Michaels here in the USA. I can lay plastic figures in them without worry. For metal figures I put little pieces of foam (the kind that used to come in blister packs) in each slot to avoid damaging the PJ's. I can then label the ends of the box with the contents and store them on shelves with labels facing out. Cheap, dust-free alternative to pricey display cabinets. Also they are quick to pack up for transport.