Emma

Have you thought of covering the glass with safety film? either having a glazing contractor fit of DIY. Lots on the internet. Model boat glass cases are rare, but fish tanks might be worth researching. Even if the finish isn't as crystal clear as the original glass the film will probably be removed at some time in the future.

Tony

Emma,

There are quite a few places on the internet who will give you a quote, as Kim says £1,000 seems high. If you have not already done so try Googling 'model display case'.

However, there is more than one way to approach the problem depending on how you wish to display the model. One of my models is the centrepiece of our living room and is displayed against a wall. See photo below. The sides, bottom and back of the 'case' are made of veneered chipboard which leaves only the front and top to be glazed. I had two sheets of 1/4 inch (6mm) safety glass cut to shape by a local glazier who also ground off the sharp edges. The front is held in place with the plastic tabs used to support shelves in cupboards and the top piece simply rests on the top. The same technique could be equally used with acrylic sheet instead. If you are interested in this type of approach I can send you more detailed photos. Depending on the quality of veneered sheet used it would still only cost a small fraction of the £1,000 you have been quoted and can be knocked up by anyone with the most basic of DiY skills!

Colin

Edited By Colin Bishop, Website Editor on 08/06/2014 22:28:31