Rob, you're very correct! I pretty much don't have any more space at home....gotta take a couple of models over to the in-laws, see if they'd like to keep them on a shelf (they already have a couple of my previously-finished kits!)...
Anyway, I got the display case finished, and found a table for it. Took the case to a local glass shop, and had the panes installed last week. Happy to say the SR is in place in the Dave Cave....Yayyy!
I didn't document the progress of building the case here on the forum, but I took copious notes during construction, so when (!) I build my next case, I'll know how to improve on it.
I will say that for myself, not being an overly-experienced woodworker, I was able to do a pretty good job of the case with a few standard tools, and with the help of an e-book I bought for like 20 bucks online a few eyars ago. I even reached out to the author with some questions via email, and he was happy to offer extra advice while I made my way through the process. Though, I did find his book to be lacking in some specifics, and I found ways to improve on his techniques....that being said, it was a huge help, and I couldn't have made the case without it.
Without further ado, here are a few pics of the Soleil Royal, on display in her final resting place!
Thanks again to everyone for their contribution to this thread!
Dave
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