Display cases

That sounds like a good idea, did you do anything for the thick black lines that the aquariums have on its edges?

After having bought an expensive (is there any other kind?) display case for my Tamiya USS Missouri battleship (350 scale), I, too, wondered why I had spent four times more than I paid for the model itself which was about $50.
One day I was getting cat food in my local pet store when I spotted fish and reptile aquariums for a fraction of the previously mentioned display case...anywhere from $10 to $40....So for my next battleship, the German Bismarck, also 350 scale and 30 inches long, I picked out an aquarium for about $25 bucks, turned it upside down and used a wood panel floor and viola! Ia nice display case! So check your pet stores, guys...

If you have an Ikea nearby they have several bookcases that have optional glass doors. The whole thing will still be under $300 for a 6ft high case.

Indeed, I think going the cheaper route is a good alternative. As mentioned above, get an unfinished display case, and if you wish, buy a piece of plexiglass, some mountings, and you have a fairly nice display case, on the cheap.

You can buy unfinished book cases at very reasonable prices. Add more shelves if you want & you have a serviceable " Basement " display case.

Regards, Rick

Check out Wal-Mart or flea markets. I have seen several reasonable ones out there. I just bought a really nice lockable display cabinet that is made by a gun cabinet company. It was on clearance at Wal-Mart for $223. I later checked the company's website and they had them for over $350! It is solid pine with three sides glass and three large glass shelves.

Here is a link to the company, my model is #1053 under unique displays. If you look around, you may find something cheaper or better somewhere else. I just happened to get lucky on the price.
http://www.mortonbooth.com/