Mounting a car in a display base?

[crowe-t]

I'd like to permanently mount a car in a display case, like the one in the attached picture.  

What would be best, to glue it down or somehow tie it down?

If I use glue will epoxy work on the kit's rubber tires?

Any advice will be appreciated.

[Ace-Garageguy]

A lot of clear cases come with small holes in the "floor" that are intended to be used for tying models down. 

Fine wire is the material of choice, looped around the axles or frame, and allows the model to be removed relatively easily should the desire arise.

[espo]

I would not recommend gluing the tires to the base. There might come a day you want to display some other model or just remove the model for cleaning. The models I've seen "mounted" usually are tied in someway to the base. Unless you plan to ship the model to someone or plan on it getting knocked around I'd just leave it in the case, and be sure the tires don't allow the model to roll around.

[crowe-t]

I will be shipping a model and I also want the model to be 'permanently' attached.  I'll tie it down with wire.  

Has anyone used the AMT Deluxe Display base?  Does it have holes or will I need to drill them?

[espo]

Since you're going to ship your model I would also suggest protecting the model inside the cover also. I would use a very soft towel  or something on that order that would not scratch the paint surface. The cover could be attached with a rubber band or some tape. Then place the case in a larger box with some foam particles from UPS or Office Depot I think sells them.    

[crowe-t]

1 minute ago, espo said:

Since you're going to ship your model I would also suggest protecting the model inside the cover also. I would use a very soft towel  or something on that order that would not scratch the paint surface. The cover could be attached with a rubber band or some tape. Then place the case in a larger box with some foam particles from UPS or Office Depot I think sells them.    

Thanks for the tips for shipping.  I have plenty of those foam particles so that's easy.  I'm just concerned about a towel knocking the rear view mirror off.  The model is a Monogram 1/24 Jeep.  It's actually being built as a laser Jeep from the 1984 TV series 'V'.  There will be a laser canon on top with some small delicate parts.   

[espo]

1 minute ago, crowe-t said:

Thanks for the tips for shipping.  I have plenty of those foam particles so that's easy.  I'm just concerned about a towel knocking the rear view mirror off.  The model is a Monogram 1/24 Jeep.  It's actually being built as a laser Jeep from the 1984 TV series 'V'.  There will be a laser canon on top with some small delicate parts.   

The Mirrors are always a problem. What I described is how I pack my models when I go to a show. I have had to reattach some small trim parts in the past when I got to the show so this may not work for you.

[Bucky]

The AMT cases come with vinyl covered wires to use for attaching the model. Also, there are holes embossed from the bottom. There are plenty to choose from, depending on  which mounting points you choose. I always try to use the four corners where the wheels are mounted to the frame.

[kitbash1]

I put a drop of clear silicon caulking on the bottom of the wheels and let it sit overnight to dry. That way if I need to remove the model from the base, I can run an Olaf type knife blade under the wheel to cut the silicon. 

[Ace-Garageguy]

22 minutes ago, kitbash1 said:

I put a drop of clear silicon ... I can run an Olaf type knife blade under the wheel to cut the silicon. 

Silicon is beach sand, microchips, and glass.

Silicone is the material of which you speak.

Two entirely different materials, not related, and not interchangeable.

[crowe-t]

30 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

Silicon is beach sand, microchips, and glass.

Silicone is the material of which you speak.

Two entirely different materials, not related, and not interchangeable.

Bill,  I love your avatar!

[kitbash1]

21 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

Silicon is beach sand, microchips, and glass.

Silicone is the material of which you speak.

Two entirely different materials, not related, and not interchangeable.

Well, Excuse Meeeeeee .