TUTORIAL Building your own display case

[steelwoolghandi]

I got tired of dusting and trying to keep my Lego Carousel Clean from Dust and Cat Hair and other things that could get to it. I like to display it but wanted to protect it as well as being able to see it. I could not find a Display case that was big enough or the right size so decided to just build my own.

I started by buying some Lexan at my local hardware store:

3M makes a great Lexan product.

I also used some caulking that is made just for Lexan:

then I cut out the material using a table saw and a fine toothed blade, I kept the protective coating on the Lexan because it keeps the material from splintering and also scratching as you move it across the table saw.

I taped it together on all the sides taking one piece at a time untill I had a complete box:

Note before I cut out the pieces I measured my Carosel and made sure I added a little extra so there was plenty of room to display it in the box.

Once it was taped together I then started caulking the joints togheter cutting the sealent opening at an angle and running the caulk so it would get in the cracks but come out in a smooth line.

I let it dry for 12 hours then it was safe to remove the tape:

Removing all the tape:

I then let it dry for 12 more hours to make sure it was solid then I cleaned it with a miled glass cleaner (no Ammonia) and put it over my Carousel

SWG

[The Player Nº1]

I also want to make one of these boxes. How much was the acrylic/sheet?

Edited May 6, 2013 by The Player Nº1

[steelwoolghandi]

I bought a large sheet that was abel to do the whole thing for around $65.00 that is cheaper then smaller pre-built Lexan boxes!

[TheLegoDr]

That is really neat. I just never think to build something myself. The lack of tools and knowledge probably helps that. I was going to get a custom cabinet for my minifigures, maybe I should get some plastic instead of glass.

Thanks for the pictures. They will come in handy for many readers.

[The Player Nº1]

Unfortunately here in Portugal I do not know where to buy this plastic sheet.

[steelwoolghandi]

Unfortunately here in Portugal I do not know where to buy this plastic sheet.

Look for a builders supply somewhere that you buy material for your home. Most Plexiglas is purchased to replace glass so if you have someplace that supplies glass that might also be an option.

[The Player Nº1]

Ok, thanks for the tip.

[SteampunkDoc]

Now that is pretty cool!

Great job thinking this up, it looks good, and is a neat DIY project.