Heres my display as it is at the moment (new models being added )






My fav 'display' shelves



Total 1:18th models on display is 122 at the moment and growing

 

That is a serious collection

Although I feel it may be borderling OCD

 

its called a hobby graceland lol

one of my walls as of a few weeks ago, nothing fancy but suits its purpose

changed a bit now, might update later

 

I know it's a hobby you pilchard - I only have 7 1:18th scale cars and really don't have space for anymore

 

this is my collection, got few more but need get more shelves

 

Thats the problem collecting 1:18th scale,finding the space....lol.
I fitted extra shelves to all my cabinets to give double capcity.Some of the models i have had for years but i started collecting more often back in 1993/94.

 

i know.... might sort out my collection and sell few so can buy few more lol

 

i have loads in originalboxes in loft as i need to get more cabinets,
and yep mine seems to be getting a obsession rather than a hobby lol!!
they just take up to much room 1/18..

 

Blackfocus20- was your display cabinet from ikea? its just that it looks alot like the one im about to buy from there when i can be bothered to drive over there lol, and last time i was there i saw that u can but these extra shelf bits to go on each shelf, made from metal and about 5 inches eep, so u could have models lined up like u have then a few sideways on the extra shelf bit.

I know what u all mean about space, ive totally run out of room on my shelving unit and have a few of my not so favourite ones that i keep in my cupboard. I to might sell some that i dont like as much (vw beetle, mini cooper, bmw z3 etc) as like yesterday i bought 2 more fords (focus rally cars) and im watching 5 models on ebay at moment lol.

.....why didnt i collect 1/43 scale, anyone else ask themselves that lol

 

lol yeah cld fit ten times the amount in the display case lol but not as impressive as 1.18

 

only have room for 2 display's and have them all piled up on top and around lol

 

colin give me first dibs on that skyline if you ever sell it mate

 

hi mate, yeh got it from IKEA, its brillant as its adjustable

 

See loads of people have the Ikea cabinet.

Here's mine in the sitting room as of 10 minutes ago.

Main cabinet


Then in my office corner under the stairs.


General Lee wouldn't fit in the cabinet so lived above my PC with my slot cars RS1600 and Lotus Cortina (oh and the Disney Cars Lightening McQueen)


Last shelf is my 2 RC cars

 

hi guys after joining just over a week ago i said il stick up what i have at the min but busy working on a few projects its been a while and been an unemployed truckdriver have a lot of time on my hands and converting a shed out the back to my new model workshop/display as i have no room left in the press in the house and the other half wont give me any more room ha ha so here goes for now ,

 

 

Here is some old pics of mine.
Now only have Fords in the cabinets, all Subarus and Evos are now boxed.
Currently over 280 1:18 Ford models on display

 

very very nice jason

 

got my extra shelfs at last thanks to ford rs mad
pics aint to good bad light

 

where did you get the extra shelves from mate and how are they fixed in ?

 

a local glass shop that does mirrors and all sorts only Ł3 each but u have to finish the edges youself, another glazier shop wanted Ł13 each cos had to order them all polished and rounded edges. they are fixed in with 5mm wire rope clamps from B&Q with draw stoppers on top for the glass to sit on

 

Wow love the pics.I want more ford models myself.

 

cheers mate, looks like i'm going to B&Q tomorrow

 

this is the wire rope clamps 5mm (4.6mm on packet i think)