How to Display Model Cars

Half the fun in building model cars is showing them off when you’re done! As you start your collection, you might think the best way to display model cars is by placing them up on a shelf or spreading them across a desk. While it might look nice at first, this doesn’t do much for keeping your models safe. Simply leaving your model cars scattered around mindlessly puts them at risk for wear and tear, falling over, and getting buried in dust.

Fortunately, once you get into model-building, you’ll find that scale model display cases exist. You might think that these are just a marketing ploy, but you’d be wrong. Display cases serve a dual purpose — not only do they keep your model cars organized in one spot, creating a nice aesthetic in your space, but they also protect them.

Here are some of the best ways to display your model cars:

1. Ebbro 99008 Display Case for 1/43 Scale Model

The Ebbro 99008 Display Case for 1/43 Scale Model provides one of the best ways to protect your model cars while elegantly displaying them. A glass box sits flush on a thick, wooden base encapsulating your model cars and providing all-around protection from the elements. This superior quality scale model display case looks beautiful anywhere it sits.

2. Wave TT052 Display Turntable (Basic White 2)

The Wave TT052 Display Turntable is an awesome way to show off your model cars because it gives them movement, making this one of the best ways to display your model cars. A model of your choosing rests on the surface of the battery-operated turntable that rotates to display your model proudly. The mirrored surface delivers a 360-visual of your model car so spectators can appreciate every inch.

3. Takara Tomy 852070 Tomica Display Square Cool Black

The Takara Tomy 852070 Tomica Display Square Cool Black is perfect for displaying multiple model cars at once. The scale model display case features six individual slots to house several models at the same time. The hard plastic case provides all-over protection keeping your favorite model cars safe while on full display.

4. Kawada PNL-002 Papernano LED Display Light

The Kawada PNL-002 Papernano LED Display Light puts your model car in the spotlight — where it belongs. The best way to display your model cars is in ways you and your guests will never get tired of looking at. Adding a colorful, LED display shines a light on your craft while adding ambient lighting to your space. Use it to highlight the model cars that are the crowning jewels of your collection.

5. Choose scale model display cases that fit within your overall decor.

What are the vibes in your home? Contemporary? Industrial? Minimalist? Whatever the theme, choose display cases perfect for your space. The best way to display your model cars is by ensuring they add to your space, not take away from it. The right display can achieve the vibes you’re going for, protect your model cars, and fit the feng shui of your home.

To shop more display cases and grow your collection of model cars, shop Plaza Japan’s range of model cars and bikes today.

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