Shadowbox Display Case for Space: 1999 CommLock and Stun Gun Models

After working on a couple of MPC Space: 1999 CommLock and Stun Gun model kits, I did not want to simply leave them sitting out on a table or shelf.  I was pleased enough with how they turned out that I preferred to find a more appropriate way to display them.  Armed with some measurements, I began some research and found that a shadowbox frame would be ideal, but that most of them were not deep enough for the CommLocks to fit.

Eventually, I found this 14x11in shadowbox frame¹, which is made of wood, has glass on the door, includes a magnetic closure, and the hinges are nice and smooth.  It also happens to be just the right size to fit the models, and, at 2 inches deep, it could not have been a centimeter less.  Now I just need a sticker for the glass that reads, “Break in case of Moon breakaway“.

To finish the display, I also needed to buy some oversized wire hooks², and then carefully bend them, to hold the models in place.  They work well, but don’t look great.  Perhaps I’ll find something more appropriate in the future, and please leave any suggestions or tips in the comments.

I like the warm cherry finish on the shadowbox frame, and the minimalistic design complements the look of both the CommLock and Stun Gun models.  From Round 1, to Round 2, and topping the whole project off with this display case, I am extremely pleased with how everything turned out.

11x14in Large and Deep Shadowbox Frame³ –

Pros:

1. Reasonably priced
2. Looks good
3. Well made, for the price
4. Actual wood and glass

Cons:

1. It is made of wood, but it is a light wood, so you need to be a little careful when handling the frame
2. Considering the glass, the shipping packing foam could have been a little bit thicker.  That said, mine arrived in great shape.

Vertict = Recommended!