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General Section => The \'Show\' Room => Topic started by: Crimson Canuck on November 01, 2014, 02:38:59 PM

Title: my room
Post by: Crimson Canuck on November 01, 2014, 02:38:59 PM
The room at a glance(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag297/CrimsonCanuck/IMG_2811_zps08e55498.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/CrimsonCanuck/media/IMG_2811_zps08e55498.jpg.html)
Title: Re: my room
Post by: latinjoe22 on November 01, 2014, 03:34:00 PM
Very neatly displayed! I'm a ARAH era guy but I really like how you put all your modern era stuff together.
Title: Re: my room
Post by: GI.Suicide on November 01, 2014, 05:07:40 PM
I see that your a musician .. what prefered music do you play?
Title: Re: my room
Post by: Crimson Canuck on November 01, 2014, 06:58:05 PM
Very neatly displayed! I'm a ARAH era guy but I really like how you put all your modern era stuff together.
Thanks. It always seems to be a work in progress though.
I see that your a musician .. what prefered music do you play?
I prefer metal(metallica, annihilator, malmsteen, sacrifice) but play all styles.
Title: Re: my room
Post by: GI.Suicide on November 01, 2014, 08:15:27 PM
Metal fan huh . check this out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im78cAVDyfQ

im a huge thrash fan
mainly into punk though . check out this punk band from texas has a good blend of solos and harmonics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPDfxLTanPs
Title: Re: my room
Post by: Crimson Canuck on November 01, 2014, 09:28:48 PM
Metal fan huh . check this out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im78cAVDyfQ

im a huge thrash fan
mainly into punk though . check out this punk band from texas has a good blend of solos and harmonics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPDfxLTanPs
Good stuff. Havok sounds familiar. I've heard of the Krum Bums.
I was heavy into thrash and punk in the mid 80's(dayglo abortions, misfits, snfu, ramones), still like it, still listen to it. I like anything with a good catchy guitar riff.
Title: Re: my room
Post by: Zenith27 on November 02, 2014, 01:32:39 PM
Very neatly displayed! I'm a ARAH era guy but I really like how you put all your modern era stuff together.
Thanks. It always seems to be a work in progress though.
I see that your a musician .. what prefered music do you play?
I prefer metal(metallica, annihilator, malmsteen, sacrifice) but play all styles.
Ah Annihilator. Truly a Canadian Joe site if they get mentioned. I've got a couple co-workers going to this: http://70000tons.com/

I wish I could go... :(
Title: Re: my room
Post by: Crimson Canuck on November 02, 2014, 10:23:23 PM
That looks like a cool cruise. 3rd or 4th year for it too.
Title: Re: my room
Post by: Crimson Canuck on November 02, 2014, 10:32:01 PM
Odds and ends
(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag297/CrimsonCanuck/IMG_3747_zpsd560c1f5.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/CrimsonCanuck/media/IMG_3747_zpsd560c1f5.jpg.html)
Con sets and vehicles
(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag297/CrimsonCanuck/IMG_3741_zpsbf1364e3.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/CrimsonCanuck/media/IMG_3741_zpsbf1364e3.jpg.html)
Title: Re: my room
Post by: Crimson Canuck on November 02, 2014, 10:35:30 PM
Small figure stand
(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag297/CrimsonCanuck/IMG_3750_zpsf263ced1.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/CrimsonCanuck/media/IMG_3750_zpsf263ced1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: my room
Post by: silentdusty on November 03, 2014, 12:55:55 PM
Very nice, I hope to have a room like this some day.
Title: Re: my room
Post by: Crimson Canuck on November 27, 2015, 07:43:23 PM
The joe room is expanding and is now my joe basement. I'm in the midst of redisigning my basement, but here is a shelf I just added.

(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag297/CrimsonCanuck/IMG_5537_zpsqynl80lm.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/CrimsonCanuck/media/IMG_5537_zpsqynl80lm.jpg.html)
Title: Re: my room
Post by: Crimson Canuck on January 08, 2016, 04:44:14 PM
Wanted a cool way to display my classic Joes but never found anything that I liked. Didn't want them loose on a shelf or case, so I built my own display.(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag297/CrimsonCanuck/display%20case_zpskbg4f0by.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/CrimsonCanuck/media/display%20case_zpskbg4f0by.jpg.html)
I liked the way the club had the figures in foam, so I took that idea and made a frame and the logo and date (router for depth) on top. I plan to make cases for each of the '82-'86 series but decided to start with '84 because I had most of the figures complete. Now I can display my classic Joe without having to dust them all and I don't have to worry about losing anything.
Title: Re: my room
Post by: B on January 10, 2016, 05:29:46 PM
I like that. Much better then my way of placing them in bags in a bin down in my basement.  :)
Title: Re: my room
Post by: 80m8 on January 11, 2016, 02:49:39 PM
wow realy good ideas ! best way to show them with all accessories without chance loosing something and all without the dust.
Title: Re: my room
Post by: Crimson Canuck on January 11, 2016, 07:29:04 PM
I like that. Much better then my way of placing them in bags in a bin down in my basement.  :)

LOL. That's how mine are too, just wanted to be able to look at them without rummaging through a drawer.
Title: Re: my room
Post by: Crimson Canuck on January 11, 2016, 08:10:42 PM
wow realy good ideas ! best way to show them with all accessories without chance loosing something and all without the dust.
Thanks, and this way I don't take the chance of breaking a thumb either 'cause I'd HAVE to display them holding their weapons if they were on a shelf.
Title: Re: my room
Post by: B on January 11, 2016, 09:20:43 PM
I like that. Much better then my way of placing them in bags in a bin down in my basement.  :)

LOL. That's how mine are too, just wanted to be able to look at them without rummaging through a drawer.

Don't get me wrong. I would have mine all out in every room but and with all my small kids running around they're safer in storage for now.... and the wife said no.
Title: Re: my room
Post by: Crimson Canuck on January 11, 2016, 09:49:31 PM
I like that. Much better then my way of placing them in bags in a bin down in my basement.  :)

LOL. That's how mine are too, just wanted to be able to look at them without rummaging through a drawer.

Don't get me wrong. I would have mine all out in every room but and with all my small kids running around they're safer in storage for now.... and the wife said no.

Yes, safer that way with little kids.
Title: Re: my room
Post by: 80m8 on January 11, 2016, 10:09:17 PM
Quote
Thanks, and this way I don't take the chance of breaking a thumb either 'cause I'd HAVE to display them holding their weapons if they were on a shelf.

And the same time less stress on the elbow and you will protect any scrach to the paint.

It should be a little complicated to make the organization of the weapons, and for the 90s series with all the big accessories I think that could be realy hard job to organize everything ;)

I am alrealy thinking about making one for dreadnok or Iron grenadiers thank you for sharing the ideas
Title: Re: my room
Post by: Zenith27 on January 15, 2016, 09:44:49 AM
Looks really nice. Did you use glass or Lexan? How heavy is it? Could you hang it on a wall or is it shelf only?
Title: Re: my room
Post by: Crimson Canuck on January 16, 2016, 12:07:37 AM
Looks really nice. Did you use glass or Lexan? How heavy is it? Could you hang it on a wall or is it shelf only?

Thanks. I'll break down all the materials I used
I bought a 4'x9'x1" 2lb density packing foam(just under $200 with shipping and taxes, you city boys could probably get it for $150), so it's easy to cut with an exacto, but is soft enough not to put too much pressure on the figures. Plus I can melt shapes for the accessories without much problems. I use a pencil soldering iron to make the small cuts for the accessories.
The frame is made from 2x4 that I cut to fit the foam and I made a lip to hold in the glass and foam.
I used glass (1/16" and took the frame in to get it cut to size)because it's easier to clean. I've used Lexan before and it scratches too easy.
The backing is foam core that I got cut to size at a custom picture place in town.
I used 70lb picture wire attatched to 1-1/2" eyelet hangers and two 30lb picture hangers to hang it.
The top logo is a 2x4 cut down to 3" and I routered the logo with my dremel router attatchment, and attached it to the frame with doweling and wood glue. The frame with the figures is approx. 15lbs. The '85 & '86 cases I'm guessing will be close to 20lbs.
Each case will be approx. $100 for materials (the foam and glass being the most expensive)and take 5-7 days to do(leisurely pace mind you).
And my wife says they look better on the wall instead of the drawer, but I think that's only because I'm almost finished redoing her cupboards, LOL.
Title: Re: my room
Post by: Crimson Canuck on January 26, 2016, 01:42:44 PM
Waiting for my foam core supplier to reorder so I thought I'd post some w.i.p. photos(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag297/CrimsonCanuck/IMG_5581_zpsitsy0aph.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/CrimsonCanuck/media/IMG_5581_zpsitsy0aph.jpg.html)
making the figure cutouts.
(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag297/CrimsonCanuck/IMG_5584_zpsmswqxrdk.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/CrimsonCanuck/media/IMG_5584_zpsmswqxrdk.jpg.html)
'85 & '86 completed foams.
(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag297/CrimsonCanuck/IMG_5586_zpsjoqg3o7g.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/CrimsonCanuck/media/IMG_5586_zpsjoqg3o7g.jpg.html)
The logo headers being routered.
Title: Re: my room
Post by: Crimson Canuck on February 11, 2016, 03:23:35 PM
The '82 display case(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag297/CrimsonCanuck/82%20display_zpsbridhhha.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/CrimsonCanuck/media/82%20display_zpsbridhhha.jpg.html)
Title: Re: my room
Post by: Crimson Canuck on February 11, 2016, 03:24:50 PM
The '83 display case.(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag297/CrimsonCanuck/83%20display_zpsnfofzlpd.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/CrimsonCanuck/media/83%20display_zpsnfofzlpd.jpg.html)
Title: Re: my room
Post by: Crimson Canuck on February 11, 2016, 11:29:18 PM
'85 & '86 display cases(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag297/CrimsonCanuck/85%20display_zpsjluxxtpw.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/CrimsonCanuck/media/85%20display_zpsjluxxtpw.jpg.html)(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag297/CrimsonCanuck/86%20display_zps6jiywmwk.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/CrimsonCanuck/media/86%20display_zps6jiywmwk.jpg.html)
Title: Re: my room
Post by: Crimson Canuck on February 11, 2016, 11:30:26 PM
And a group shot(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag297/CrimsonCanuck/IMG_5615_zps1pwrhrou.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/CrimsonCanuck/media/IMG_5615_zps1pwrhrou.jpg.html)
Now to hunt down the missing figures
Title: Re: my room
Post by: Pete The Greek on February 12, 2016, 11:30:13 PM
Love those display cases.  Very smart idea.
Title: Re: my room
Post by: Crimson Canuck on February 13, 2016, 06:48:25 PM
Love those display cases.  Very smart idea.
Thanks. They actually didn't end up being that expensive either. They averaged $80 a case after I found a cheaper glass supplier.
Title: Re: my room
Post by: Pete The Greek on February 14, 2016, 11:13:42 PM
I just hope those cases are really secured into the wall and on wood studs. 

I could never install those cases in my basement, not the way it was constructed.  The dummies that finished the basement (this was before I bought the house) decided to use aluminum studs instead of wood. You can't secure jack into a aluminum stud, not unless you want a shelf to crash.       
Title: Re: my room
Post by: Zenith27 on February 15, 2016, 03:48:09 PM
Threaded toggles or toggle bolts work pretty well for direct drywall mounting unless the drywall ever gets wet.

http://www.todayshomeowner.com/testing-wall-anchors-and-picture-hangers/

We use lots of toggle bolts here at work for shelving but you need to make sure to stay under the rated weight.
Title: Re: my room
Post by: latinjoe22 on February 15, 2016, 07:18:34 PM
Threaded toggles or toggle bolts work pretty well for direct drywall mounting unless the drywall ever gets wet.

http://www.todayshomeowner.com/testing-wall-anchors-and-picture-hangers/

We use lots of toggle bolts here at work for shelving but you need to make sure to stay under the rated weight.

I completely agree with Zenith. The applications go even beyond shelving. We've even specified Snaptoggle bolts heavy duty wall anchors to Anchor handrails on a 1/2" drywall panel Inside an exiting stairway that needed to comply to building code requirements of being able to resist a load of 7KN applied uniformingly on the handrail. They will do the job.
Title: Re: my room
Post by: Crimson Canuck on February 16, 2016, 01:30:28 PM
No worries. Thanks for the concern though.
Title: Re: my room
Post by: Crimson Canuck on February 16, 2016, 01:46:57 PM
Here is another shot of  my second Joe room
(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag297/CrimsonCanuck/IMG_5616_zpskl0lsyd5.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/CrimsonCanuck/media/IMG_5616_zpskl0lsyd5.jpg.html)
Work bench, Convention/classic vehicle shelf, and video and literature shelf.(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag297/CrimsonCanuck/IMG_5618_zpsnpgtpysd.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/CrimsonCanuck/media/IMG_5618_zpsnpgtpysd.jpg.html)
Sideshow Joes and a peak at my first room.
Title: Re: my room
Post by: Pete The Greek on February 17, 2016, 11:45:25 AM
Threaded toggles or toggle bolts work pretty well for direct drywall mounting unless the drywall ever gets wet.

http://www.todayshomeowner.com/testing-wall-anchors-and-picture-hangers/

We use lots of toggle bolts here at work for shelving but you need to make sure to stay under the rated weight.

I have used them. Still didn't do the job to my liking as the floating shelves did sag after a year.  It wasn't much of a decline but it was noticeable to me. 

So I took them down, re-enforced the back of the drywall with pieces of 2x4 (I had access from the back of my unfinished furnace room) and reinstalled the shelves.  My shelves have not moved at all, and this includes a 2 year old who likes to slam my furnace door shut in the basement. 
Title: Re: my room
Post by: Crimson Canuck on June 24, 2016, 03:14:48 PM
Added Tiger Force and Python Patrol to the roster.
(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag297/CrimsonCanuck/tigercase_zpsjyjd7565.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/CrimsonCanuck/media/tigercase_zpsjyjd7565.jpg.html)
(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag297/CrimsonCanuck/pythoncase_zpsebtnkv8t.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/CrimsonCanuck/media/pythoncase_zpsebtnkv8t.jpg.html)
Title: Re: my room
Post by: Zenith27 on June 24, 2016, 05:45:05 PM
What about Battle Force 2000?! WHAT ABOUT BATTLE FORCE 2000!?!?!?!?!?

How come you leave the helmets on some but not others?

Otherwise very nice. Still collecting TF figs or missing for some other reason?
Title: Re: my room
Post by: Crimson Canuck on June 25, 2016, 06:50:34 PM
Don't have battle force 2000, and don't particularly like BF 2000. I pretty well stopped at '87 and only got the Python and TF stuff because they were repaints of 82-86 figures.
The only helmets I left off were Thunder and Skystriker due to the earmuff antenna thing.
Just got the last of the missing figures this past week, so no more empty spaces.
These were the most recent photos I had. Just missing a few odds and ends now like Airtight's air hose and Wetsuit's air hose.
Title: Re: my room
Post by: Crimson Canuck on December 20, 2016, 06:01:51 PM
I wasn't going to get this set originally but...
(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag297/CrimsonCanuck/IMG_6004_zpseor7kzui.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/CrimsonCanuck/media/IMG_6004_zpseor7kzui.jpg.html)
Not overly thrilled with the header on this one, wish there was a better design for the name of the set.
Title: Re: my room
Post by: kurt_eh on January 16, 2017, 01:12:03 AM
This is the perfect application for a French Cleat!

https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.18-pro-french-cleat---200lb.1000730983.html

Or build your own:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/how-to-plans/how-to/g2340/how-to-build-a-french-cleat-shelf/

Super secure, and with the DIY, you can guarantee it hits a stud or two, or three.
Title: Re: my room
Post by: morgardee on February 03, 2017, 08:45:41 PM
Very nice display. Seems like we have a lot in common with display styles and music.
Title: Re: my room
Post by: Crimson Canuck on February 05, 2017, 11:59:22 PM
Thanks Morgadee. I've been adding to the collection and remodling a bit so I'll have to post some updated pictures soon.
Title: Re: my room
Post by: B on February 20, 2017, 09:57:30 PM
you know the more I look at your setup the more I'm convinced it would look better in my house....just throwin it out there.
Title: Re: my room
Post by: Crimson Canuck on February 27, 2017, 09:10:21 PM
The big room.
(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag297/CrimsonCanuck/IMG_6052_zpsdvrshqdq.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/CrimsonCanuck/media/IMG_6052_zpsdvrshqdq.jpg.html)(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag297/CrimsonCanuck/IMG_6053_zpsg4ycs6if.jpg)[URL=http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/CrimsonCanuck/media/IMG_6054_zpsaafk0cl4.jpg.html](http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag297/CrimsonCanuck/IMG_6054_zpsaafk0cl4.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/CrimsonCanuck/media/IMG_6053_zpsg4ycs6if.jpg.html)(http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag297/CrimsonCanuck/IMG_6011_zpswaxavyxp.jpg) (http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/CrimsonCanuck/media/IMG_6011_zpswaxavyxp.jpg.html)