Suggestions for displaying larger technic sets?

[NathanR]

I just moved house and now that I have a little more living space, I'm looking for a display cabinet so I can show off some of my larger technic sets like 42009 Mobile Crane, 42066 Air Race Jet and (my all time favourite) 42042 Mercedes-Benz Arocs. I was wondering what kind of solutions you've found for displaying your collections, do you have any suggestions/recommendations for display cases that will keep the dust off the models and won't break the bank?

 

[astyanax]

I have 2 of these: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/billy-bookcase-with-glass-doors-beige-50323804/

The shelves are large enough to fit 42055 (Bucket Wheel Excavator) or 42082 (Rough Terrain Crane -- very snug).

Only my venerable old 8458 (Silver Champion) is too wide...

[JGW3000]

I was going to suggest a trip to IKEA is in your future, they have lots of options, as @astyanax has noted. (Of course, our local IKEA is closed for who knows how long).

[Vectormatic]

28 minutes ago, astyanax said:

I have 2 of these: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/billy-bookcase-with-glass-doors-beige-50323804/

The shelves are large enough to fit 42055 (Bucket Wheel Excavator) or 42082 (Rough Terrain Crane -- very snug).

Only my venerable old 8458 (Silver Champion) is too wide...

I have mine set up in a billy as well, just without the doors. I had to mod 42083 with folding mirrors to make sure the tires dont hang over the edge of the shelf :P

[astyanax]

1 hour ago, vectormatic said:

I have mine set up in a billy as well, just without the doors. I had to mod 42083 with folding mirrors to make sure the tires dont hang over the edge of the shelf :P

I think the glass doors are the main feature -- as a barrier against dust (not perfect, of course, but it helps).

[Parazels]

Don't build huge models!

Increase density of gears to make your models more compact and efficient!

Edited March 27, 2020 by Parazels

[zoo]

I have a IKEA Bestå that doubles as LEGO display and TV bench. Glass doors are available but I have yet to mount them. 42054, 42078 (truck only) and 42081 are what is on display at the moment. Next build will probably be the 42043 Arocs.