[Gort]

Originally Posted by 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?

Probably more accurate to say which boxes are my favorites, lanslide, ‘cause I like so many. Generally, if I can see the model at a glance, not just a pic of the bird on the top panel, I like it a lot. Viewability wise, Witty boxes are the best, owing to their double-sided see-thru panels. I really get a kick out of looking at their warbirds top and bottom. Witty cardboard is cheap, though—nothing like Corgi’s quality cardboard—so I can’t say I’m impressed with that. Makes for warping and creepy stuff.

Originally Posted by 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

Larz, I sympathize. Not long ago I hauled up several large Corgi bombers from my basement, and crap! The boxes were warping. SENT ME INTO A PANIC!!! So I purchased some Husky 50 Gallon Contract Bags (2 mil) at WalMart, bought some plastic cinch ties, and then did the following:

I carefully packaged my models in cardboard shipping boxes. I numbered each box. I kept an inventory sheet of which models were stored in which boxes (so I could easily locate them later). I wrapped each box in a 50 Gallon Contract Bag and cinched it tight so no air or moisture could get in. Then I numbered each bag (they’re black) with a silver Sharpie. And Voila! No warping or water-damage problems. Cool, huh? It works great. Try it.

Originally Posted by 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!

Originally Posted by 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.

Thanks, Cardo and skydriver. Love your Velcro “Button” ideas. I’m heading down to WalMart in a few minutes to grab some. I’ll tell ya, Cardo—with my models stacked floor to ceiling, it’s like walking into a toy store—just the way I like it! I appreciate your comments.

Originally Posted by 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.

Originally Posted by Old Crow

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

Originally Posted by smartd

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

OC and smartd and dboulais ... you guys crack me up!

[lanslide]

Gort - what is the maximum number of model boxes you can stack before the lower boxes begin to crush under the weight of the upper boxes? How tall are your stacks? Are they on shelves?

[Cruver Collecter]

Ok, so who puts out the best box?

[lanslide]

Originally Posted by Cruver Collecter

Ok, so who puts out the best box?

Cruves, he said Witty and Corgi a few posts back.

[Gort]

Originally Posted by lanslide

Gort - what is the maximum number of model boxes you can stack before the lower boxes begin to crush under the weight of the upper boxes? How tall are your stacks? Are they on shelves?

I use shelves, lanslide. But I once stacked 10 Forces of Valor models, 1/32 AFVs, against my wall. No crushing at all, which says a lot for FOV boxes: Those tanks are mostly solid metal. LOADS of weight.

Originally Posted by Cruver Collecter

Ok, so who puts out the best box?

For viewing, Cruv, I'd say Witty (double windows). For strength, beauty and endurance, I'd say Corgi's Predators-of-the-Skies boxes.

[lanslide]

Gort - I'll trade ya my empty model boxes for your box-less models! hehe

[Gort]

Originally Posted by lanslide

Gort - I'll trade ya my empty model boxes for your box-less models! hehe

I've got an even better idea ...

Send me your entire collection, and we'll call it even!

[lanslide]

Originally Posted by Gort

I've got an even better idea ...

Send me your entire collection, and we'll call it even!

hehe You're a good sport my man!

[Gort]

Originally Posted by lanslide

hehe You're a good sport my man!

Hey, lanslide ... you wanna hear some terrific news?!

I just tried Cardo's and skydiver's Velcro suggestion -- AND IT WORKED!!! HURRAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lanslide]

Now you can finally get some sleep!