Could've been much worse indeed!

Yikes! Those shelves look pretty secure/stable... how did it happen?

stikpusher

Yikes! Those shelves look pretty secure/stable... how did it happen?

 

They rest on 4 little supports one on each corner.I had some extra shelves cut,they are a little shorter so its possible one end vibrated off the supports and fell.

Lots of new construction in my development going on,lots of cement trucks passing.Had these for 20 years never any problem.

Now I have good reason to pick up a Zoukei Mura Phantom to replace it with.

You can fix it!heck this Lepard was in pieces and I got her back together!  

Tojo72

Now I have good reason to pick up a Zoukei Mura Phantom to replace it with.

 

There ya go! Find the silver lining!

Yes it could have been much worse.  You have a good attitude.  Have fun with the new Phantom.

Sorry to hear the news Tojo. Were the pegs that hold the shelves plastic? I found some in Lowes that are brass and they stick out 1" after the pegs go in. Got them a few years ago and can't remember the price but I think they were only pocket change each. 

When I inherited the curio cabinet from my mother, the shelves were shorter than they should have been and I had one fall and take out the one below it too. Lucky no models were on the shelves yet. They were only thin glass. I bought new stronger ones,the right size, and on my way to pick them up I stopped at Lowes to look for mounting pegs and found the brass ones. No chance they'll break off or even tarnish. Look great too.

Jim 

Stay Safe.

Tojo,

Did you make those cabinets?  It's been one year since I started modeling and I have a few builds under my belt.  I'm running out of room around the house to display them.  A google search showed nothing really model specific or outrageous cost.  Does anyone have a suggestion?  I build mostly 1/48 WW2 and modern jets.

Ouch!!! So sorry to hear about the Phantom Tojo. And glad as well that the others were untouched or salvagable. 

Hi Tojo!

 At the Museum we had the same problem with a Donated showcase. We got new hangars and had the shelves replaced with thin Polycarbonate sheet ( Plexi). You See we still have about twelve long freights come through every day. Oh yeah, we are right there, Remember our Museum is the old Train Station. Right on the right of way only one track width from the Trains. Vibrations MMMHMMM!

Tojo72

Now I have good reason to pick up a Zoukei Mura Phantom to replace it with.

 

That was a good-looking F-4 in the case and I too am sorry about the mishap.

Can't think of a better reason to go for one of the Zoukei Mura Phantoms to ease your pain. Mine's on hold for a while, but it is an awesome kit.

PS, vibrating homes suck, don't they.

Greg

 

 

Tojo72

Now I have good reason to pick up a Zoukei Mura Phantom to replace it with.

 

 

 

 

That was a good-looking F-4 in the case and I too am sorry about the mishap.

Can't think of a better reason to go for one of the Zoukei Mura Phantoms to ease your pain. Mine's on hold for a while, but it is an awesome kit.

PS, vibrating homes suck, don't they.

 

Going to get the longer supports that Fox mentioned.

Looking at the Randy Cunningham bird or a Marines version.No one has them now,only super high  prices on ebay,no rush.

very fine display , maybe you could shim the plegs on the supports to get a sunger fit could be there is too much weight for that support.

crown r n7

very fine display , maybe you could shim the plegs on the supports to get a sunger fit could be there is too much weight for that support.

 

Thanks,the support didn't give out,the glass shifted off the short support,the longer support will prevent that.never happened before,but will get the longer supports so it doesnt

or some double sided tape.

Aw man, Tojo, most unfortunate!  But yeah, a fresh Zoukei Mura kit would not be remiss to replace the Phantom.

So remember - from now on, 70 ton tanks go on the bottom shelf!  

Sorry to hear about the downed Phantom, glad the damage elsewhere wasn't too bad.

Tojo72

No one has them now,only super high  prices on ebay,no rush.

Just did a quick search, Wonderland Models in Edinburgh are advertising a ZM F4-E for $99.99, available on 15th November - maybe a new or re-release?  If so, and you don't want to order from them, it might be coming to a model shop nearer to you?  Just a thought

Take care, stay safe.

I just checked Sprue Brothers, and they have a F4J and a F4E for 75.00 apiece.  

wpwar11

Tojo,

Did you make those cabinets?  It's been one year since I started modeling and I have a few builds under my belt.  I'm running out of room around the house to display them.  A google search showed nothing really model specific or outrageous cost.  Does anyone have a suggestion?  I build mostly 1/48 WW2 and modern jets.

 

wpwar11

Tojo,

Did you make those cabinets?  It's been one year since I started modeling and I have a few builds under my belt.  I'm running out of room around the house to display them.  A google search showed nothing really model specific or outrageous cost.  Does anyone have a suggestion?  I build mostly 1/48 WW2 and modern jets.

 

No,I picked up the tall ones years ago at some no name local furniture store, I just added some extra shelves.

Someone mentioned Ikea Billy shelves, the closest one to me is 2hrs away in Charlotte,but the ones with the doors will fill the bill nicely at $179.00 when I need more,I will look at those.

Bugger!! But the new Phantom does sound nice!

Grabbed a bunch of the ones on the right to replace the shorter ones,this will prevent it from happening again

Tojo72

Grabbed a bunch of the ones on the right to replace the shorter ones,this will prevent it from happening again

the Baron

 

 

Tojo72

Grabbed a bunch of the ones on the right to replace the shorter ones,this will prevent it from happening again

 

 

 

 

They should work, but for myself, I'd still want metal (eg, brass) like Fox mentioned.

 

 

Agreed. I’ve seen those plastic ones distort and bend from a combination of direct sunlight, weight, and possibly heat, over time.