Hi all, I just joined this site and am looking for some display ideas. I haven't been collecting too long, I only have seven cars, all 1:18. I only buy what I like and am not too worried about value down the road so I open the boxes. I have some of them in my wifes curio cabinet, but I am looking for some other options before I run out of room. Got any pics?

Hi Doug,

Welcome to the forum. I think you will probley do fine with the Plexi-Glass display that you can easily find online for 1/18 scale rides. These look great. Hope that helps.

Russ
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http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=12&productId=11638&langId=-1&parentCats=10104*10169

http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10101&storeId=12&productId=25566&langId=-1&parentCats=10104*10169

I saw that cabinet on a different site with extra shelves added in. It looked really good, I think that is the direction I will be going. Unfortunetly the closest IKEA is 3 hrs away.

Another option may be checking thrift stores and yard sales for old china cabinets.

Another option may be checking thrift stores and yard sales for old china cabinets.

Yes! This can be a valuable source of display options and relatively inexpensive too!

Doug, go on www.craigslist.com for your local area

search the ad's for "display case"

I only display a few 1/18 cars at a time.
while I enjoy this scale, space limitations prevent me from displaying all of my collection. so I simply improvise.
Built a garage, a 2 car garage to be more specific. Out of an old wood wine crate. didnt cost nothing. just time sanding and varnishing.
cut a couple of scale doors, Then went thru a bunch of old car magazines, cutting out pictures to hang on the walls.
Spent a few bucks on a GMP 4 post lift, and some Jimmy Flintstone
figures.
Ertl makes some aftermarket gas station stuff, that I got pretty cheap.
and every now and then I'll change out the cars.
it makes a pretty good display.

http://photobucket.com/albums/v67/CJTORINO/PHOTO1114.jpg


http://photobucket.com/albums/v67/CJTORINO/PHOTO1139.jpg

Hey Chuck...

Your 1:18 display looks great, and was a clever in-expensive idea. I really like that Black '32, your choice of wall memoribilia, and choice of women too! :p

Thanks for sharing!

I like that garage, pretty cool. What is the blue coupe? Looks like a 40 ford, I haven't seen that one before.

I like that garage, pretty cool. What is the blue coupe? Looks like a 40 ford, I haven't seen that one before.

Thank You. I consider this garage a 'work in progress' because I'm always tinkering with it. its alot of fun. and a great display piece.
Have a better camera now, So a better shot.
The Blue Coupe?
Of course, it's an Ertl '40 Ford.

http://photobucket.com/albums/v67/CJTORINO/one/000_0172.jpg

Hey Chuck...

I really like that Black '32

Thanks Mike!
I REALLY like this little '32. A nice little retro rod.
The Flathead is cool. And the color scheme is perfect.
Here is a better shot:

http://photobucket.com/albums/v67/CJTORINO/one/000_0173.jpg