Boat Stands and Storage

[Tugboat Andy]

So, the fleets getting bigger and the house is getting smaller. I was moving the boats around and I realized that I really need a way to protect them from damage (and little curious hands) during storage.

I was thinking about a plywood box with a built in cradle and a sliding plexiglass side (so I can see in) to guard the boat from damage. What does everyone else do? I am sure there are some great ideas out there. Don't be shy... ;)

[Reid]

what about a all plexi box like in museums... that way you can get more light in and see your nice model!!

[Tugboat Andy]

That's an idea. I may want to be able to stack these "units" up in the corner. How does one stick plexi together?

I should also mention ( now that you mention museum" it would also be nice to help keep the dust and dirt off paint. The paint on my humble springer took a beating over the winter :(

[CG Bob]

There was another discussion about boat storage and cases (http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=574823&page=2&highlight=cases).

There are glues for plexiglass and acrylic, some are available at the LHS like Plastruct Weldene or Bondene. I've had good luck using regular cionatact cement to attach the acrylic storm dorr glazing to wood angle.

[timo2]

Hi

Here is a good idea for Yachts and Hulls ( & timber store )

http://www.mandm.gb.com/page6.html

Timo2 :)

[toesup]

Something like this?
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1098158

[timo2]

Hi Toesup

At,s not display or storage box it,s a mega shipping container :D

Timo2

PS it could even make it,s way to ecosse :censored: :censored:

[toesup]

Hi Toesup
At,s not display or storage box it,s a mega shipping container :D


Nope, thats purely a storage box... the shipping container for RO is being worked on at the moment ;)

[Tugboat Andy]

Thanks guys. That gives me some ideas. :D

Too bad I got rid of my lil table saw... :mad:

[Tugboat Andy]

There was another discussion about boat storage and cases (http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=574823&page=2&highlight=cases).

That is a beautiful case, Bob. One of these days I am going to build a boat worthy of a display case like that one! :)

[Aerominded]

Too bad I got rid of my lil table saw... :mad:

Rule number one, Andy... Never get rid of a tool! :eek:

;)

[patmat2350]

Eric at Homeport Models posted this at Warship Models Underway... THAT'S what I want to do!

http://www.wmunderway.8m.com/cgi/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=BuildB;action=display;num=118947832 3