sed6 Posted November 7, 2017 Wow! Got my Bricklink order for missing pieces put together today. 150 unique pieces and over 700 pieces in total! Now there tons of trans color blocks in there and a few dozen replacement minifig hands plus some extras I'm replacing just because, but I am totally surprised at the count and the cost. Over $150 just to restore a bunch of old (classic) lego sets. But, it's worth it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishHead Posted November 8, 2017 This is awesome! I have most of these from my original collection. Nice work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sed6 Posted November 10, 2017 (edited) Thanks! My granddaughter came over tonight and got to enjoy them with me! I've started on my display cases, but I'll start a new thread for them when the time comes. I'll keep you posted. Edited November 10, 2017 by sed6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sed6 Posted November 12, 2017 I plan on making some display cases, each to three baseplates. Here I've begun to split the sets and plates up to get an idea of how they'll display best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Littleworlds Posted November 12, 2017 5 hours ago, sed6 said: I plan on making some display cases, each to three baseplates. Here I've begun to split the sets and plates up to get an idea of how they'll display best. I like your idea. Maybe you use some prints of planets and nebulas in front of black cardboard as background. I plan to do a similar thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sed6 Posted November 19, 2017 Alright! Most of my Bricklink order arrived. Time to get to work making each one correct. I also got a backdrop. It's a cheap plastic table cloth that I can cut into smaller pieces for the display cases I'm making. Here's a few glamor shots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeoBrick Posted November 19, 2017 Nice background. Don't forget to make a rocky-looking horizon at the back of those groundplates! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sed6 Posted November 26, 2017 Thanks! Just when I though I was done I found three more! The Radar Truck, set 889 from 1979, Moon Buggy, set 6801 from 1981 and Space Digger, set 6822 from 1981. I wasn't sure I had these until I saw there three packs that were available back in the day. I have all six vehicles and I believe the three on the left I purchased individually and the three on the right i bought as a set. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sed6 Posted December 1, 2017 I've made up some small signs for when these get put on display. Just a tile and hinge and my label maker and a sharp knife. They work well on small, medium and large sets alike. Hope you like! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Littleworlds Posted December 1, 2017 This is really sweet. The backdrops look like made for this (and not for tables) and the little labels very neat. As if these were collector reissue-sets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orange Leader Posted December 1, 2017 That's an amazing CS collection and I love how you display it. Those little name signs are just perfect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trekkie99 Posted December 2, 2017 Looks amazing! The signs are a nice touch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sed6 Posted December 5, 2017 Time to find them all a temporary home. This bookshelf will do for now until I finish up the display cases. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danth Posted December 5, 2017 (edited) 13 hours ago, sed6 said: Time to find them all a temporary home. This bookshelf will do for now until I finish up the display cases. I'd be interested in seeing your final display case solution. I bought Detolfs from Ikea but they don't fit two baseplates side by side. I need something bigger... Edited December 5, 2017 by danth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishHead Posted December 6, 2017 I have a great deal of my original Classic Space stuff. Man-oh-man, that is a beautiful collection! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sed6 Posted December 6, 2017 6 hours ago, danth said: I'd be interested in seeing your final display case solution. I bought Detolfs from Ikea but they don't fit two baseplates side by side. I need something bigger... Here's my plan. Picture a basket ball display case like the one below. The clear plastic cube will be 10 inches on each side, perfect for a base plate. Pretend the base is one of those floating shelf designs you see. They are simple to make and simple to hang. So I'll combine a floating shelf with a 5 sided glass box and stretch it out to 20 or 30 inches long perfect for 2 or 3 baseplates. I want to display 15 base plates, so I'll make 5 cases each 30 or so inches long to hold three baseplates each. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danth Posted December 6, 2017 15 hours ago, sed6 said: Here's my plan. Picture a basket ball display case like the one below. The clear plastic cube will be 10 inches on each side, perfect for a base plate. Pretend the base is one of those floating shelf designs you see. They are simple to make and simple to hang. So I'll combine a floating shelf with a 5 sided glass box and stretch it out to 20 or 30 inches long perfect for 2 or 3 baseplates. I want to display 15 base plates, so I'll make 5 cases each 30 or so inches long to hold three baseplates each. But then you won't be able to display a base that is built on two plates, right? Like this one: https://brickset.com/sets/6971-1/Inter-Galactic-Command-Base Unless you somehow remove sides from the clear boxes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snefroe Posted December 6, 2017 that is a pretty great collection indeed! I'm surprised to see so many shining golden prints and the grey parts don't look that bad either . hmmm... ... and helmets in really great condition too hmmm... well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sed6 Posted December 8, 2017 On 12/6/2017 at 12:26 PM, danth said: But then you won't be able to display a base that is built on two plates, right? Like this one: https://brickset.com/sets/6971-1/Inter-Galactic-Command-Base Unless you somehow remove sides from the clear boxes. I'll make the glass boxes 20 or 30 inches long to for 2 or 3 baseplates. I also finished up the signs, 33 in total. It took many hours but I think it was worth the effort. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sed6 Posted December 8, 2017 I want to throw in a pic of my Millennium Falcon. I mentioned in my first post I had just finished building it and the itch to keep building led me down this road. I've just recently got the MF hung up for display. Hope you like! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danth Posted December 8, 2017 10 hours ago, sed6 said: I'll make the glass boxes 20 or 30 inches long to for 2 or 3 baseplates. Ah, so you're making the glass boxes yourself, or custom ordering them. I'll be very interested to see the finished product! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sed6 Posted December 17, 2017 I'm gonna put the display cases on hold, too many other projects. Plus I'm happy with how they look on the bookshelf. The said I pulled them each off and took a well lit pic of the seven scenes holding all thirty three sets. I've got the name plates in place for each and my family and friends think they add a nice touch. Plus they are great reminders for me! That's gonna wrap up my classic space pile. Head on over and check out my next project, my classic town pile! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charette Posted December 25, 2017 What a great collection you have ! And the best thing is that it looks like brand new ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
