DIY Model Car Display Cases or at least how I DIY them!

[@davidhinkson8856]

Simple yet effective - just the thing you need when your collection starts growing too fast!

[@richardlee1092]

Thanks for sharing how you made your cases! They show your models well and keeps dust off of them. Great video thanks.

[@dmgscalemodels2825]

Nice work! One thing I would suggest is taking three scrap pieces, measure inside of box, divide in half and take half the width of the board off and place them inside to keep shelf level. Sort of what you did in beginning of video to nail outer cabinet pieces together.

[@MRaadesign]

Love seeing displays. Very nice set-up. You could add some magnets to the bottom of the plex. It will set more flush and help keep down any dust. Really like your channel too. Keep up the good work.

[@chasebridges8905]

Those are a lot of beautiful cars there I personally think you did a fantastic job on your shelving and on your models awesome video

[@HobbyBarn]

Very informative video Jim. I will have to get my oldest son to build me a few of them. This video will help him do that. Thanks for sharing this with us. Have a great week ahead my friend. Terry 🙂👍✋

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks Terry!!

[@redbarnmodelworks1115]

Thanks for show this again Mathew it helps out a lot, plus I love the lighting inside much appreciated!~Don

[@modelcarvideos5829]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@joesrustshop4509]

You can also flip the blade around for the plexi glass.

[@johnnymayo8534]

Tks for doing this!! The selves look great!!

[@maddogmathis1042]

Brilliant. I'm impressed 👏. Gonna do these in my new work shop I'm getting soon for my sci-fi models.

[@skip-o-maticsmodelmania5774]

Great vid! Thanks for showing. Those are nice simple display cases.

[@larrydelaruelle5778]

Great video, thanks. Gives me ideas for building my own. With the stops and starts it was like watching myself do a project.

[@dougherold2545]

LOOKS GREAT MATT. LOVE ALL YOUR BUILDS LOOKS REAL NICE, GREAT VIDEOS.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks Doug!!

[@supersportmodelshop729]

It's nice to see a tutorial on how to build display cases!

[@beastscooter]

Great collection, fantastic display cases. Super video! Thanks

[@janvanrenselaar5998]

Thanks for that info video. Watched it yesterday when it was just on the tube. Today drawed mine with 3 seperated shelves,build it,got the light in and used the small mini magnets for the plastic front to keep it closed. Now i got my models in it and space to build some more. Next one will be manheight and wide enough for my european big rigs

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Awesome!!

[@janvanrenselaar5998]

@@modelcarvideos5829 Yes my wife is very proud that i could make that with my 2 no-sinchronisated left-hands

[@modelcarvideos5829]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@georgerennwanz1691]

Great video, I really enjoyed watching! Just as much though I am thoroughly impressed with your model builds collection!

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks!!

[@roquesaparedes5790]

👍👍 great collection. I would like to see all the models and some of their stories on a video ,,,,,, great job ,,,thank you for keeping the hobby alive

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks!!

[@iancameron198]

@@modelcarvideos5829 I am going to make some of these shelves.nice model display room

[@Ghosted-fl5xt]

excellent video, love the simplicity, i'm going to build these as i have ran out of space-only difference is i am making mine stackable.

[@raythackston1960]

I like that electrical cord repair on that table saw...I guess because you are such a safety kinda guy. Top quality workmanship other than that.

[@pizzamanmodels9989]

Thanks for sharing this. I have admired your cases since I first saw them

[@dongallowayjr3435]

Great looking displays

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks

[@garycruz9475]

Nice collection.👍

[@michaelcooke2559]

Nice design for a model car case. Easily expanded to make larger.

[@sammymarks6571]

Very nice man cave excellent motorcycle build

[@budakota]

for someone that says they don't wanna ramble ..well that didn't work out to good ....but never the less.. On A More Positive Note .. You Do Have A Really Nice Collection , n' Very Nicely Displayed As Well!!

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks!!

[@moparnut6286]

Very good I have a huge dust problem! so I'm doing some new cases but sealing them to slow the dust monster down, thinking of sliding plexi glass in cut channels with dado blade and seal with EPDM foam for seals. Yours look great the lighting really looks outstanding!

[@thegamingcoon1591]

OMG this is literally my dream it’s hard to watch your videos cause I’m so obsessed with cars that I can’t help myself from really wantenting them

[@raythackston1960]

OH wow! I say you should tell that story about the bicycle chain story. I know I am interested in it.

[@alancyr3100]

Seems simple enough. Thanks for the demonstration.

[@jamesklette1344]

Very nice great work. Can't wait to see this one!

[@rsaturn9]

Nice display of your amazing models!!

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks!!

[@sotirismiaris421]

Very nice collection 👍

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks!!

[@raiserful]

Nice. You could make a frame around plastic glass. Maybe ..

[@gregraymond428]

Awesome display cases mate. Very nice indeed. Love your diecast cars too. Display cases can be so expensive to buy. Big shoutout from Australia by the way. Happy collecting too.👍🇦🇺😁

[@NotFan9]

Yeah I've been looking for a way to keep my stuff I've built a lot of models but with them being on an open shelf they get dust in them and then you can't get the Dust out of the crevices

[@kenhanson1819]

This was a great video, Matt! Thanks for making it.👍

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks Ken!!

[@rogerwachal3718]

I came across your video on the damaged box of the '55 Chevy .,I have one unbuilt . I really like this video alot ,great job ,I also subscribed

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks Roger!!

[@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812]

Nice tutorial Mathew. Great video!!!

[@kenmorris2858]

Great idea and video. Cheers from Nova Scotia.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great vid, thanks for sharing Jim!!!!!

[@MODELMIND72]

Awesome video Jim, I'm sure it will help out the community.

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Awesome display cases!!

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks!!

[@Emtbtoday]

They look great just what I'm needing for the new house! I have reels of the WiFi smart leds I'll be hooking up to mine so can control everything from my phone uve been using them for a couple year's in the hobby room for lighting there perfect and cheapish just not the cheap cheap type good one's but no ballast needed just plug n play it is a must for me display cases as airbrushing in the same room just gets extra dusty even with filters running on the booth it's ashame all the hard work and they get wrecked sitting around I was sick of it seeing them in that state!

[@modelcarvideos5829]

I can't stand thinking mine are getting dusty!! Hope it works for you

[@nealbeggs5962]

Great torutial will give it ago as I need some cabinets

[@Swat-ed5bt]

Amazing love this channel ❤️❤️😍

[@marcosfernandeznanita7150]

Awesome work man. Maybe one day I can build one like those, thanks for sharing

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks Marcos!!!

[@FroggyGeezer]

Just found your channel, through a diy display search. I collect die cast cars here and there, and well, toys in general. I liked your light hearted positive attitude, so I gave you a sub. Killer displays by the way. I don’t build models, haven’t since I was a kid in the 80’s, but I enjoy watching the process. Yeah I’m weird like that, guess you could say those that can’t do…watch lol. Anyway I’m looking forward to checking out the rest of your content.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks Judson!!

[@robertjean659]

Simple and effective cases. Look great with the lighting. Thanks for the video. 🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@marvinhill119]

I enjoy watching your videos

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks Marvin!!

[@bobham1061]

Great video, and the info on the lights helps a lot. Thanks for posting this. Best to you.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks Bob!!

[@carouselofcrazychrisb]

Very cool. When I get a place of my own I want to build a display case.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@jimsmodelcargarage3196]

Very nice, really looks great. KUTGW buddy.

[@jimanderson4271]

Great video as usual, informative and entertaining, keep up the good work 👍

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks!!

[@jonvancil5547]

Just subbed. I am more aircraft and armor modeler but really enjoy your videos!

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks Jon!!

[@SpunkeysModelShop]

Nice display case Jim. much easier than what I'm about to have to build. I have to build a set of stairs for our porch. One of the stringers snapped off the entire triangle part that the steps nail to. lIKE You, I was in the carpentry business for most of my life and now I hate doing it.

[@ec8423]

I was curious myself about those cases thanks for the video cause now i know

[@fokker51]

Thanks for the video. Now I have an idea for my own

[@SimplemanMustangDiecast]

Simple, yet nice and efficient. I’m all about that. I believe this is this is how I’m going to display my 1:24 and 1:18 Diecast cars. One question though. How do you get the hinges to lay flat on the plexiglass side, so that the screws coming through don’t hit the top portion of the cabinet? Take care! 👍👍👍

[@modelcarvideos5829]

I had to grind the screws down so they wouldn't hit.

[@sabledriver]

Nice, thanks for sharing. Simple, easy, effective, what more can you ask for?

[@chadbaxter753]

Thank you I was wondering how you got light in them

[@modelcarvideos5829]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@rangefromtblt4047]

YAY! YOU GOT AN AMC GREMLIN AS WELL! 😃😃😆😆

[@yankeydoodoodoo]

Now being perfect, As I am. I would put them ends on the inside for support, :-)

[@connor.f8205]

Thanks for the idea

[@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681]

Very nice brother!

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks!!

[@ronstewart9792]

Very cool DIY. thanks for sharing. Ron

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks Ron!!

[@gordonfreeman9506]

nice models! 👍

[@bobyoung1698]

Very clean and quick. Although it would add time, have you tried glue rather than brads?

[@modelcarvideos5829]

I've only nailed them.

[@edwardnash7411]

Thank you for the video very helpful

[@hillbilly7292]

Great video is that a ford lighting I seen outside while you're making the shelves

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Yes it is.

[@connor.f8205]

How do you make the paint so shiny without using a airbrush do you use the degreaser trick or something else

[@modelcarvideos5829]

I do use an airbrush.

[@mikeymopar1171]

Did you change the saw blade to a fine-tooth saw blade when cutting the plexiglass

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thats what it was already.

[@benniekleynhans6243]

What glass are u using in front.and how does ur doors work.

[@connor.f8205]

How many of those Single lights would you put in each of the display cases

[@CarDreamsinStyrene]

Thanks for sharing...

[@FuelsModels]

Great video Matthew but wait did you say a busy road in Nahunta🤣😂. Must be HWY 82 you live right off of.

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Yep!! Where are you at?

[@FuelsModels]

@@modelcarvideos5829 we had this conversation once. 🤣😂 You used to live in my neck of the woods Hephzibah

[@modelcarvideos5829]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@JohnPol]

I got my display cases from a old school each cabinet holds about 50 models

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Wow!

[@JohnPol]

@@modelcarvideos5829 I will send you a photo of the ones I have

[@waynewootton5385]

will you try one of those 4wd

[@grimwurks]

thanks, I asked just before finding this . . . good job . . . I would suggest some glue, but if its working then thats fine

[@RJDCR]

kool RJ

[@rangefromtblt4047]

Nice video. 😉😉😊😊

[@ramirogovea3092]

Awesome!!!!

[@عالمالوحوشوالقوةوالافتراس]

Sir, how much does one car cost in a car model store, how many dollars?

[@alanq64]

Another good vid. Although, when you were cutting that plexiglass that sound made me cringe to my very soul. haha I've been working with wood since I could hold a hammer and I guess that's why it was like scratching a fork on a plate for me. haha Those a good looking display cases. I'd give 2 thumbs up but I can't put emoji's on here anymore. (thumb up)(thumb up)

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Lol!!

[@justinharlick5688]

What is the Facebook page called

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Model Car Videos FB Group

[@waynewootton5385]

do you live in fl.

[@jamiewheeler7843]

Awesome thanksss

[@waynewootton5385]

how about build a 1969 couger a amt big block ford

[@morbusxx7]

Nice if you have all those tools. Sucks when you're an apartment dweller.

[@thomaswilson3437]

So, use his design, replace it with foam board and light acrylic. Hinges you can make of almost anything that you can tape (fabric will work). You assemble it with a hot glue gun, and use LED tape as your light source. Won't be as heavy duty or hold as much weight (you'd be surprised using thicker foam board), but then you live in an apartment, so you're not going to be tearing up all your walls to mount them. You won't be staining them, so look for the color you want, or sand them lightly, use a plastic adhering rattle can of paint and spray whatever you like. Alternatively, you could run down to a big box hardware store and have them cut strips of thin MDF to use as an outer frame, or have them cut your pieces to the original side and you just assemble it (this cutting is included in your purchase price). You don't have to have a whole lot of tools on hand to do this kind of thing....just the basics. You got this!

[@waynewootton5385]

put wood on top of the plexis glass and it won't chip

[@scratchcardsandcollectible7455]

🎥😎🇺🇸

[@Texasmann1]

Step 1 Find materials and build them.

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

Very very cool build on the cases, New Subscriber and we hit the bell check us out when u get time cheers KC Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺🤝🇺🇸

[@modelcarvideos5829]

Thanks!!

[@jamesklette1344]

Running out of room ? Time for bigger basement or garage .

[@modelcarvideos5829]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@mr.shadestrains6033]

:-)