Display cases/shelves.

[meconicuk]

Any suggestions on how best to store 10mm wargame units in cases or shelves...so the units are on display,as well as being accessable?

[fred.]

Good question!

Given the low height and typically solid basing of 10mm figures I think you will need good light and a reasonable distance between shelves to allow viewing. 

So you will end up with quite a low density solution. 

Doors are pretty essential to stop dust. 

If you go for a deep (more than 6") solution I would have trays on the shelves to make getting the figures in and out practical. 

IKEA is always a good option. 

I think a key factor is just how much shelf space you need / can fit in

[steve_holmes_11]

When I found the need to pile a lot of stuff high and narrow I got myself an Ikea tall bathroom cabinet.

Similar to https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/nysjoen-high-cabinet-white-20470815/


These generally have a 30-40cm frontage and flexible shelf arrangement.
Drawbacks for display are:
 * Solid doors - not transparent.
 * around 40cm depth - you won't see much of the chaps at the back.

Some shopping around might locate similar shaped shelving with transparent doors.

[DecemDave]

I recently bought a couple of glass display cases from a local charity shop. (you will see the type in most charity shops and some have spares).  Then use these inside:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DBZ798G4?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

There's enough clearance for up to 1/72 infantry as well but not 1/72 flag waving cavalry so they need top spot.
Only snag is being careful when lifting the top tiers straight off to avoid hitting tiers below.

Still a WIP so no useful pic to share.

[meconicuk]

I found these letter trays on the IKEA website. Have to visit the nearest store for a better look.

https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/harvmatta-letter-tray-anthracite-20578585/

[meconicuk]

Ordered two of these from Amazon.
I like the idea of the sliding bases. Unfortunately, Amazon have hiked the price up on a lot of their stuff.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07L1FCJG2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

[DecemDave]

Put some 1/72 figs and other stuff in to demonstrate the concept.

[paulr]

Those look to work really well, being clear they let in plenty of light

I hope the cases will be out of direct sunlight, I would hate the flags or paint to fade over time