[Gort]

Originally Posted by theodore

Gort, I recommend Duco Cement; this cement is effective for virtually any surface!!

Thanks, theodore! I'll try it.

Originally Posted by Captain Eddie

Gort, that is a very logical explaination as to why you leave your models in the boxes....very unusual (I think), but logical. Makes me feel I now know you just a little bit better!

And thanks, Capt! The ol' robot is full of stories (and other stinky stuff).

[Old Crow]

Years ago I had the idea: Why not replicate that blissful experience in my own home? Instead of removing my diecast models from their boxes and placing them in glass cases ( which, by the way, I think is extremely cool), why not display them unopened on my office shelves? Hmmm ... not a bad idea, I thought. And so I did, and now my office resembles a model shop stacked floor to ceiling with diecast models. It drives my wife crazy.

Granted, I can’t visually fondle my models from every conceivable angle, nor can I hold them and caress them and heft them. So there are drawbacks. But this “model wall” approach furnishes some benefits: By keeping my models in their boxes, they remain dust-free and mint and pristine: They’ll forever remain NEW. And that appeals to me immensely.

Well then, how about some photos?

[Gort]

Originally Posted by Old Crow

Well then, how about some photos?

Hmmm ... I'll have to think about that one, OC. Looks too much like a burial chamber around here.

[dboulais]

Hi Gort, If you are really rich, then your preferences make you eccentric. If you are of moderate income, then your fixation is a bit bizarre. If you live in a house trailer, you are a genuinely a nut case. Personally I keep all mine under my bed to fight the monsters.

[skydriver]

Just go to any hardware store, target, or walmart. They all sell velcro in a roll that all you have to do is cut off a peice from both sections, peel off the backing, and presto, you can replace the existing velcro with whatever size you need.

[Old Crow]

Looks too much like a burial chamber around here.

So what you're really saying Gort is that you are assembling a zinc-lined coffin?

[smartd]

Originally Posted by Old Crow

So what you're really saying Gort is that you are assembling a zinc-lined coffin?

Naw, it's to keep the alien signals out.

[Cardinal]

Gort, just buy some velcro 'buttons' at your nearest fabric store - various sizes and they have their own peel-off 'glue' tab .

BTW, you appear to have a sound and logical approach to displaying your 'collection' in a way that suits your particular tastes and brings you aesthetic satisfaction (possibly even self-actualization ) - good for you!

[larz]

Gort, this may send a shivver up your proverbial spine--about a month ago, we had a rather bad snowstorm.
After a couple of days, spring returned and all that snow started to melt fast. In the storage cubicle where
I store my diecast boxes there was a small flood. Finally got around to getting there today to sort through
the mess and found that about 25% of my diecast boxes have some measure of water damage. Only 1
was so bad it had to be thrown out though. After my incident I see the wisdom of your system. Just wish
I had the room to do it too.

Larz

[lanslide]

Hey Gort - thanks for the insight into your rational for displaying your models in their boxes...very interesting! What is your favorite box if I may ask?