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matchboxtom
12-08-2007, 11:32 PM
Actually two. I bought the racer with '52' without a driver for a decent price. Bought the light table off craigslist for $150. Ain't craigslist great.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a159/matchboxtom/mb19racer.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a159/matchboxtom/lighttable.jpg

Lummox
12-08-2007, 11:48 PM
Great Aston Martin you found. I have the same one in the same cond. exept no driver. (on strike?)
That table is wild! Makes the model look like it's floating.

matchboxtom
12-09-2007, 12:21 AM
There is a clear plexi top about 6 inches about a white plexi top to give it that floating look. I need to play with my camera and exposure to get a better shot but the table is awesome. The lights both have dimmers on them. I was told the lady I bought it from paid $500 for it. That doesn't surprise me.

norris71
12-09-2007, 02:33 AM
Love the light table. Gotta gets me one, me thinks.

BluntFronts
12-09-2007, 10:54 AM
I never thought of that, but it's a great way to eliminate the shadows. The impressive result speaks for itself. Congrats on neat purchases.

chriscobbs
12-09-2007, 01:30 PM
Nice table Tom. Any idea what brand it is? Smith Victor?

matchboxtom
12-10-2007, 12:06 PM
Nice table Tom. Any idea what brand it is? Smith Victor?

I found a maker's name but no model number. It is Smith-Victor.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a159/matchboxtom/sale/tableType.jpg

chriscobbs
12-10-2007, 12:42 PM
Thanks Tom. I'm looking for something like this for myself.

Looks like this could be it.

http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/EP4462167.htm

matchboxtom
12-10-2007, 02:11 PM
Thanks Tom. I'm looking for something like this for myself.

Looks like this could be it.

http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/EP4462167.htm

That looks like it to me. Wow $150 on Craigslist was a better deal than I thought. It would not be that hard to create something like this on a budget if it is sized just for 1:64.

markkaz
12-10-2007, 05:35 PM
I have always thought about having a floating stand with interchangeable backgrounds. The only thing is to keep the car from rolling out of the shot LOL!

I'm sure a little earthquake putty for the undercarriae or a small piece of tape to rest against the tires will do just fine.

KIDD1
12-10-2007, 05:49 PM
That is a Nice table, Thanks for the pics and info :thumbsup: