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DIY Project: Acrylic Display Case (with instructions) – make.share.learn
September 23, 2014 - Hi! I am going to show you how to make an acrylic display case. Its real easy to do and also much cheaper than getting it custom-made by shops. You can choose the types, colours and sizes of acrylic sheets to create your case to suit your liking. For this case, I made it 30cm x 30cm x 350cm for the LEGO R2D2(isn’t it gorgeous!) with a mirrored aluminium-acrylic composite panel as the base.
Reddit
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r/modelmakers on Reddit: Custom display case
January 31, 2020 -
You guys have made some Great models. I am currently Building a Ship myself. (75x30x45cm)
I want to put it in a nice clear case so that it stays clean and Nice. The Ones sold online are very expensive though, any thoughts on how to get a cheap One or how to build One?
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You can usually get glass or perspex cut to size cheaply, or particularly with perspex it's easy to cut yourself. 3mm thick in either is common. Perspex is a good option as lighter than glass and a bit easier to work with. Both can be joined with clear silicone or you can get timber for a frame - either square stock and route 3mm channels or you can get L profile and glue the glass/perspex inside. Them fit to a wood base.
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I made my own display case out of clear and mirrored acrylic sheets. I managed to get the sheets for cheap from a local company that also cut them to size for me. As for building it, I followed this guide and it turned out alright for me.
Videos
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DIY Display Case Cover without glue. Quick Tips by ModelFun - YouTube
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Adam Savage's One Day Build: Acrylic Display Box! - YouTube
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How to Customize Laser Made Acrylic Display Cases - YouTube
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How to Build Acrylic (Plexiglass) Enclosures - No Cracks, No Clouding ...
Instructables
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Make a Museum Quality Acrylic Display Box : 6 Steps (with Pictures) - Instructables
January 2, 2025 - Make a Museum Quality Acrylic Display Box: A method for making boxes out of acrylic with clear, polished edges Acrylic sheet is a wonderful material to make display boxes. It keeps off the dust, and keeps fingers from invading delicate or precious objects. This article is about how to make “…
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Plexiglass Display Box : 5 Steps (with Pictures) - Instructables
August 1, 2017 - I went simple, but don't be afraid to add a little flair, more so than a rounded base. After all panels are beveled, align them up on a miter saw and slowly cut through them. Rotate the plexiglass and cut again,
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Building a custom plexiglas display case - General Discussion (Model Railroader) - Trains.com Forums
August 21, 2020 - I am building a T-trak module, and I went big time with a “triple” that is 14" deep and 36" wide. I want to build a clear display cover for it so that I can keep it safe and dust free, and perhaps display it somewhere nice. I looked online and found no model display cases that were big ...
Glass Genius
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How to Make an Acrylic Box? Step By Step Guide!
July 25, 2023 - We have explained the process in simple steps for your ease. Here, the quality of your acrylic sheet really comes into play. Therefore, buy your chosen plexiglass from a reliable glass marketplace. Further, you can choose any box styling or design. This way you can easily make a DIY acrylic display case at home.
Finescale Modeler
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make your own display case - Ships - Finescale Modeler Forum
October 10, 2007 - Does anyone have any plans for making a display case? Do you know if they make a kit or anything like that which you can put together yourself?
Reddit
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r/DIY on Reddit: How can I get started making custom display cases for my anime figures?
January 13, 2011 -
x-post from r/anime. Hi r/diy! I'm pretty new to buying figurines and recently went on a figurine shopping spree online. However, I don't have a good place to display them. I have one of these APEX cases I got from Amazon, but it's only good for Nendoroid sized figures and there's a lot of wasted space I can't use.
I'm not very crafty, and I don't have any tools, but I really want something custom sized/fitted. I'm thinking of a plastic box like the one I got for my Nendoroid collection, and maybe individual boxes for my Figma and 1/8th scale models. I'm willing to give my hand at making something myself, but also open to the idea of professionals building it for me.
A display cabinet might be worth considering too, but there's no way I can build something like that myself. I hope someone can point me in the right direction, thanks!
p.s. While I'm at it, is there a way to easily put some sort of lighting into a display case to make it look nice?
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You could also use polycarbonate instead of acrylic (as ohtobiasyoublowhard mentioned). I would recommend polycarbonate, as it's much tougher. Acrylic is really brittle and can shatter, poly not so much. Look for Lexan or Makrolon, or various other brands of polycarbonate sheeting. For gluing poly, you can use methylene chloride (also known as dichloromethane, sometimes sold at hobby shops as "di-clo"). Again, straight cuts are a must. For cutting, if you're doing acrylic, it's tricky to cut good straight cuts without shattering the plastic if you're using any sort of saw. This is why I recommend polycarbonate, it's much more forgiving. If you are good at cutting straight lines with a razor blade, you can score (some) polycarbonate and then snap it. If you are using Lexan, you probably won't be able to score and snap it, that stuff is impervious to damn near anything. If you get some Makrolon, if you score to a depth of about half the thickness of the sheet, it snaps fairly easily. Round razor knives, a steel ruler, and a clamp work really well for scoring Makrolon. Clamp the ruler and the plastic to a table, then run the razor along the edge of the ruler, pressing down fairly hard. This can get you nice straight cuts that can be cleaned up with a bit of sandpaper, a dremel, or a file. You can also cut polycarbonate with a jigsaw or a circular saw. If you use a circular saw, and are tearing up the plastic, try turning the blade around backwards. It melts through instead of chopping through, getting cleaner cuts. Once you have your cuts, sanded flat, then put some methylene chloride on the edge, and clamp it down. Let it sit for a while, the solvent will dissolve the edges, and once it evaporates, you should get effectively a single piece of plastic. Good glue joints are see through, if you do it right. However, as you said you don't have any tools, so unless you want to do a lot of hand sanding and trial+error, I would really suggest getting a laser cutting service to cut your parts for you. A quick google search turned up http://www.customlasercutting.com/ which seems decent, though you can always shop around. They do acrylic, which although I'm not a huge fan, it will be perfectly fine if you don't play soccer with your cases. You can get them cut so that they have interlocking tabs, or just square pieces. If you don't have the means to make CAD files, go sign up for the Autodesk Education Community and you can download Inventor to help you make your files. For lighting, my favorite is always an LED light wall. Using a 0.25" piece of acrylic or polycarbonate, drill 5mm (or appropirate size, depending on the LED) holes perpendicular to the main planar surface (along the edge). Sandblast the plastic to get a frosted effect, then stick LEDs into the holes and power them up. The sandblasted plastic will diffuse the light, causing the whole surface (or a specific design, if you choose to sandblast only certain areas) to light up. If you want to know what I mean, just google for "LED edge light."
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In a non-judgemental and purely inquisitive way: What drives you to collect figures of anime? I've never understood it -- I like a few anime shows (Bebop, FLCL, Black Lagoon etc), but I've never got the draw to collect memorabilia. Thanks in advance if you answer :)
Practical Machinist
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General | OT - Help building a large plexiglass display case | Practical Machinist - Largest Manufacturing Technology Forum on the Web
June 4, 2025 - I have built several etching tanks from 1/4 inch thick plexi. easy to fab and solvent weld, difficult to make cosmetically perfect which luckily was not my concern. I suggest making a small practice box. Also, 3mm is way to thin. thicker is better. the closed top open bottom design is what i would do. take a look at museum display cases. www.gaylord.com/c/exhibit may give you some ideas. Also, cheap acylic is extruded sheet, the good stuff is cast and costs alot more but is clearer and stronger and easier to work with.
DoItYourself.com
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How to Build a Display Case | DoItYourself.com
June 26, 2023 - To make a display case that’s 12 inches by 8 inches and 8 inches deep, you need to measure out three pieces of plexiglass that are 12 inches by 8 inches and two that are 8 inches by 8 inches.
TikTok
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How to Make A Display Case Out of Plexi Glass | TikTok
November 24, 2025 - Made these plexiglass display cases using 12x12 sheats of 1/4 in plexiglass and gorilla glue epoxy. Then filled in the cracks with clear loctite caulk. Definitely a labor of love.
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How to Build A Plexiglass Display Case | TikTok
November 24, 2025 - Made these plexiglass display cases using 12x12 sheats of 1/4 in plexiglass and gorilla glue epoxy. Then filled in the cracks with clear loctite caulk. Definitely a labor of love.
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How to Make A Display Case Using Plexiglass | TikTok
6 days ago - If you think it may contain an error, please report at: Feedback and help - TikTok ... Made these plexiglass display cases using 12x12 sheats of 1/4 in plexiglass and gorilla glue epoxy. Then filled in the cracks with clear loctite caulk.
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r/DIY on Reddit: Assemblying a large plexiglass display case
February 9, 2025 - Most tutorials I looked up are about assembling small cases, up to 30x30x30 cm (width x length x height), where a bonding agent is often sufficient to hold everything still. However, my sets are very big (mostly ships, so they tend to be long and tall. I calculated that I would need 30x60x70 cm case for the largest ship) and especially one of them fills an entire coffee table, so ideally the display case would be 50x80x60cm.
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Make Them Wonder: DIY Acrylic Display Case
Obvious steps I left out: Paint your wood pieces desired colors and let dry prior to 'squeezing' between the sheets of plexiglass. Paint the screws and let dry before adding bolts. Wouldn't want to strip off your paint by bolting too soon! ... Whitney @ Drab to Fab Design said...
Reddit
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r/HomeImprovement on Reddit: Building a custom acrylic/plexiglass/plastic display case
October 13, 2017 -
I'd like to make an custom acrylic/plexiglass/plastic display case with a hinged door and lock. And 3-5 shelves. However, I don't really know where to being or where I can look for advice.
Basically, something like these but a large scale.
My measurements:
36 inches wide 12 to 16 inches deep 48 to 60 inches tall
Any and all advice is welcome! Thanks.
TikTok
tiktok.com › jae| breaking silence project (@naturally_resilient) | tiktok › made these plexiglass display cases using 12x12 sheats of 1/4 in plexiglass and gorilla glue epoxy. then filled in the cracks with clear loctite caulk. definitely a labor of love. website in bio ✨ #decoration #decor #sneakerball #event
Made these plexiglass display cases using 12x12 sheats of 1/4 in plexiglass and gorilla glue epoxy. Then filled in the cracks with clear loctite caulk. Definitely a labor of love. Website in bio ✨ #decoration #decor #sneakerball #event | TikTok
Made these plexiglass display cases using 12x12 sheats of 1/4 in plexiglass and gorilla glue epoxy. Then filled in the cracks with clear loctite caulk. Definitely a labor of love. Website in bio ✨ #decoration #decor #sneakerball #event
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DIY Custom Display Case From Scratch - YouTube
In this video I will show you how to make a display case from scratch out of aluminum extrusion frame.UPDATE:1. Use 3mm thick PVC sheet. It will be a lot che...
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Display Cases - Wood ship model kits - Model Ship World™
September 13, 2021 - Hi Team: I am looking for glass/acrylic/plexi glass display case recommendations, whether to purchase, as complete, or to build. Referrals appreciated as well as insights. Thanks for everyone’s help….