Ikea Granas Coffee Table become awesome Display Case

[Geil]

This is what you start up with
http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/8050/granas.jpg
This model of coffee table is unfortunately already discontinued in Canada. They still have the dining table which is similar and could be modified for an even bigger display case... (I picked up the table from the as is section for cheap already :D but usually its $300 incl 4 chairs) Well keep an eye for used as I found them being offered on craigslist quite often though many of them the glass top tend to be scratched up :(
So Figurefreak started lowering the magazine shelf which is as simple as cutting 4 measured cutouts into the legs with a dremel or similar tool
Added some kind of metal sheet on top of the shelf and closed up the sides with acrylic panels and finished if with a set of Ikea Dioder LED strip lights and VOILA... what a beauty!
http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/1959/displayn.jpg

I started mine but have yet to finish my MDF cover and acrylic sides. I am using HomeDepot insulation foam tape to close up most of the gaps to make it dustproof. My latest update.. I doubled the setup using now two of these !!!!!
http://imageshack.us/a/img705/5567/photo4ldh.jpg

Credit to FigureFreaks
it's his TDK setup you see up there but he just never created a separate thread for it so I decided this needs to be out there for others to see and follow. Mine is still the partially done MR MF setup:P

If you want to follow some instructions
read the thread starting from this page (http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91065&page=15) from ironed as he has his ideas and progress extremely well documented

Applying the idea to Ikea Vittsjo table by chillipep66
hey guys! took this great idea and applied it to the Vittsjo table. which is slightly smaller. but I have a Granas I scouted out on Kijiji that I will also be outfitting the way you all did. thanks so much for the idea! this is genius. heres the case, currently holding my godfather collection. quick no flash grain pics, sorry!
http://imageshack.us/a/img9/9994/photoiuq.jpg
more pictures here (http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4890393&postcount=162)

More Granas owners:
DarthMagnus Star Wars Granas
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/DarthMagnus/Jabbas%20Throne%20Room/037.jpg
source (http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3702868&postcount=52)

canonwars
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v724/canonwars/IMG_5658_zpsda8f590a.jpg
source (http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4955178&postcount=212)

Kicker
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i254/Aestevalis/DisplayCase.jpg
source (http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5059702&postcount=316)

ironed
http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/ironed/Joker%20custom/Coffee%20table%20MOD/02e4e075c8fb9acf9aec5dfd8b98a6f6.jpg

Ironed' walk through on how to put the case together starting here (http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91065&page=23) ... are you going to post it on Ikea Hackers? You need to represent!!

Sorry but I ran out of quota for images to post in my post here so I will just mention proud new members
bicoid18 (http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5298070&postcount=444)

[hehateme23]

wow, i am quite speechless.. makes me wish I had a coffee table like that.... and wish that I had figures of that size to make good use of it!

[xjamiex]

Well done mate!

[civiclx]

Ctually considered getting the Granas for...well dining. Haven't seen the coffee table. That looks great and ditto what was said about wishing for a collectible big enough to make good use of the display. Anymore pics:clap

[Figurefreaks]

Thanks Geil! :hi5:


http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/6786/dscf2484copy.jpg


http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/5448/dscf2500copy.jpg


:wave

[Geil]

My Master :pray:

Btw you all do realize you could also have a legion of figures in this and it be just as impressive in it's own way right?


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[jye318]

That is nice man!! Good idea!!

[Figurefreaks]

My Master :pray:

Btw you all do realize you could also have a legion of figures in this and it be just as impressive in it's own way right?


:borg:

:rotfl



Sure, you can put whatever you like inside …and it will look cool, :) but probably not all will look best displayed from a bird view. :wink1:

[jimjimmyjones85]

That is awesome.

[Maglor]

Looks incredible! :thud:



Too bad there's no way to conceal the lighting cord.

[Commtech]

That's amazing stuff! Well done!

I'd probably end up putting stuff on it and messing up the display, tough. You know, the way you always leave stuff there "for a second" and ends up staying there for months?:gah: This is only for organized and disciplined people.

[Maglor]

I'd probably end up putting stuff on it and messing up the display, tough. You know, the way you always leave stuff there "for a second" and ends up staying there for months?:gah: This is only for organized and disciplined people.

:lol :goodpost:

[SkyPirate82]

Best coffe table(s) I ever saw! Amazing stuff. Very creative. :clap

[RagingBull]

Wow that's a great idea, cause them kind of pieces like the Tumbler & Falcon can be kinda awkward to display with there size & width but that is impressive :)

[Jen]

That looks amazing! Welll done! :duff

[Geil]

That's amazing stuff! Well done!

I'd probably end up putting stuff on it and messing up the display, tough. You know, the way you always leave stuff there "for a second" and ends up staying there for months?:gah: This is only for organized and disciplined people.

Yeah I was hoping this will encourage me to keep the coffee table clear but that has yet to work out at all :lol

That looks amazing! Welll done! :duff

Thanks to FigureFreaks again for his idea and sharing of it. Without it I would not know what to do with my Falcon and it probably just ends up collecting dust inside it's box but this is my glorious centerpiece though I wish I could rotate the Tumbler and Batpod out ones in a while as his setup is just awesome!

[esoteric77]

That's a great look for the tumbler and Batman.

[Figurefreaks]

That's amazing stuff! Well done!

I'd probably end up putting stuff on it and messing up the display, tough. You know, the way you always leave stuff there "for a second" and ends up staying there for months?:gah: This is only for organized and disciplined people.

Thank you all! :wave

I broke out laughing when reading the last post here :rotfl …and I just had to take a picture of the table as it looked right then. :panic:

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/4078/09032011691copy.jpg

I’m not very disciplined, but it helps me hold it clean 95% of the time. :wink1:

:lol

[Maglor]

:lol Nice. :D

[Geil]

At least its clean enough to be the staging ground for the new IM MIV :D

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

Wow! Fantastic idea and modification to a basic IKEA product :clap

My newbie question of the day is:

What do you use to keep your Millenium falcon, bat mobile or any other large item in place so that it doesn't rattle if the table is bumped into, moved, etc?

[Geil]

I can only speak for myself but for the MR MF is it's SHEER WEIGHT!!! :lol Nothing is going to move that sucker.. The MF IS what keeps the table from moving or shaking at all! :D

[sladesuperagent]

I'd love to see a Aliens Marine Dio in one of those.

[CelticWarrior]

what an awesome idea and these great classy looking displays is what keeps me coming to the site for ideas thanks!

[Figurefreaks]

I can only speak for myself but for the MR MF is it's SHEER WEIGHT!!! :lol Nothing is going to move that sucker.. The MF IS what keeps the table from moving or shaking at all! :D

…and I can say exactly the same thing of the Tumbler. :wink1: :lol

The table itself is also really heavy because of the weight of the glass. :)

:wave

[siquisiri]

Im assuming you gents are single right? :lol Not many wives would approve. At least not mine. :monkey2

[Geil]

I am married with child of almost 1 ;)
Strangest thing was when my wife told me that her mother was impressed :D
I did get an earful about my endo skulls as they thought it looked evil spirited and was not good to have around pregnant woman :(

:borg:

[DarthMagnus]

I finally scooped up a granas table after constantly staring at the pics on this thread. Just wanted to know are the dioders the best option? Is there any type of wireless lighting that could work better?

[Geil]

:lol HEllo!!! Finally another converted!!!
I am so surprised so few go this route ?!
wireless lights tend to be non-strip style so very visible when used in this rather exposing table

[DarthMagnus]

:lol HEllo!!! Finally another converted!!!
I am so surprised so few go this route ?!
wireless lights tend to be non-strip style so very visible when used in this rather exposing table

Not a prob. I actually love the dioders. Whats the best route at hiding the cords and then having one going across the floor? Thats the only thing thats killing me.

[Geil]

Not a prob. I actually love the dioders. Whats the best route at hiding the cords and then having one going across the floor? Thats the only thing thats killing me.

Yeah that is the biggest issue usually. I have a rug going almost to the sofa so I will eventually just cut a whole into that rug to feed the wire through from the bottom

[Figurefreaks]

I finally scooped up a granas table after constantly staring at the pics on this thread. Just wanted to know are the dioders the best option? Is there any type of wireless lighting that could work better?

Not a prob. I actually love the dioders. Whats the best route at hiding the cords and then having one going across the floor? Thats the only thing thats killing me.

Hi there!
...and welcome to the club. :wave

It depends on the floor and what you have on the floor.
The diode cables are very tiny so I just pulled them trough one of the table tubes
and covered them with a small tape to the floor. :)

You can also pull them trough a small tube on the floor I guess.

Good luck! :wink1:

[DarthMagnus]

Thanks for the tips guys! I cant wait to show my display when done.:)

[Figurefreaks]

Thanks for the tips guys! I cant wait to show my display when done.:)

…and we can’t wait to see it. :hi5:


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[Geil]

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[Figurefreaks]

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[Geil]

Did I mention to you that I bought the dining table as well as a second coffee table both Granas of cause and I am still keeping an eye on more used Garnas... you got me to collect tables now :lol
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[Figurefreaks]

Did I mention to you that I bought the dining table as well as a second coffee table both Granas of cause and I am still keeping an eye on more used Garnas... you got me to collect tables now


O' no... :cuckoo: :lol


That’s great Geil :clap …I would have done the same if I had the space for it. :wink1:

It’s so much cool you can do with a display like this. :blissy


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[DarthMagnus]

Damn guys do you know hot to put on the pressure.:lol It will be a little while before Im all set up. Im in the process of moving. Once Im settled in the project is in full swing!

[Geil]

Well I don't have the space for it yet :lol
man what a tease I thought you had some for us like tomorrow :D

:borg:

[Danielito]

Question: what are the dimensions of both the dining table and coffee table? I fell in love with the batman display and i want to do the same to display in my living room. I found a really good price on a dining table but not sure if it will fit the tumbler and batpod. Any tips or advice would really help! Thanks!

[Geil]

coffee table is l47" x w31" x h20" (based on a quick google search, result is from a persona ad so might not be 100% accurate)
dining table is length 57 1/2", width 30 3/4", height 29 1/2"
http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/40134347
Mind you the dining table shelf is mounted by screws so the mod will have to improvised differently than the coffee table which I have not attempted but I am sure it's just a matter of drilling a few holes instead.
The dining table is about the same footprint but is significantly higher so you really can't use is as a coffee table unless you start hacking away at the legs. I was going to use that one for the Star Wars setup eventually when I have the spave where I could benefit from the extra height to display more X-Wings but it would certainly stay along the wall as a dedicated display.

[Danielito]

So i finally got a granas coffee table and now i'm ready to turn it into a display but would like some feedback on the best approach. I really like figurefreaks custom and would like to do something very similar. I understand that i have to drop the bottom shelf but how do i go about sealing it and making it dust free?

[Geil]

Finally another member to follow! Can't believe this idea does not get picked up more often!
Dropping the shelf is a matter of cutting new cutouts in each leg and to make sure it is exactly the same height. I used a dremel with cutting disc to do it.
As for how to seal the case I have yet to do it so Figurefreak is the only one who actually executed it.
My theoretical approach:
Base:
- cut 1/2" MDF panel the size of the glass top
. cut out squares in the four corners to clear the legs
- route 1/8" wide groves close to the edge of each side 1/4" deep
- finish it with a few coats of black.
Side panels:
- cut 1/8" acrylic panels to fit the open sides (could use more $$ thicker panels for a more solid look, increase width of groove accordingly)
- exact width but taller by 3/4" so it can lean on the inside of the top edge of the frame
- slide it in the groove of the base
- insulation foam tape along the inside edge of the top frame for the acrylic panel to lean against and create a seal
- also use insulation foam to seal the gap between the frame top and the glass top
- apply insulation foam tape along the inside of each leg to flush against the acrylic panel to seal the sides and hold the panels in place
- not very strong structure and with my kid starting to walk I am going to have to figure out a way lock down the panels....

[Figurefreaks]

Hello there! :wave

That’s a very nice description Geil. :goodpost:

I still need to use some kind of insulation foam tape to make mine a little more dust free. Not much dust coming inn as is, but like to use some where the acryl rest on the shelf. I feel that will do it. Other than that it has survive small kids and pets… My cat tried to jump trough it …but he have learn. :rotfl

Glad to see that someone pick up this idea, I think it’s a great way to display something like this. Good luck to you Danielito. :yess:



…but what to do if HT release a 89 Batmobile?!.. :panic:


:hi5:

[mmmmBrains]

Wow....that is impressive man. Very creative.

[Geil]

Hello there! :wave

That’s a very nice description Geil. :goodpost:

I still need to use some kind of insulation foam tape to make mine a little more dust free. Not much dust coming inn as is, but like to use some where the acryl rest on the shelf. I feel that will do it. Other than that it has survive small kids and pets… My cat tried to jump trough it …but he have learn. :rotfl

Glad to see that someone pick up this idea, I think it’s a great way to display something like this. Good luck to you Danielito. :yess:



…but what to do if HT release a 89 Batmobile?!.. :panic:


:hi5:

:rotfl that is so hilarious :rotfl
yeah with the Millenium Falcon being so huge and possibility of the'89 Batmobil I am going back to my original setup of the TV being flanked by the vehicles. In the past I only had the Tumbler and Batmobil so it wasn't well balanced as a display but this will change with '89 :D Besides I miss the fact that I can stare at the Tumbler when I am watching TV

[Laney74]

Hello there! :wave

That’s a very nice description Geil. :goodpost:

I still need to use some kind of insulation foam tape to make mine a little more dust free. Not much dust coming inn as is, but like to use some where the acryl rest on the shelf. I feel that will do it. Other than that it has survive small kids and pets… My cat tried to jump trough it …but he have learn. :rotfl

Glad to see that someone pick up this idea, I think it’s a great way to display something like this. Good luck to you Danielito. :yess:



…but what to do if HT release a 89 Batmobile?!.. :panic:


:hi5:

O-oh...try to find one of these babies now:gah:

[Geil]

better start now! With HT 89 bat mobile being a sure thing (Oh god it is so big!) this solution should see a lot more adaptation ;) I am sure HT will improve it some more and then it will be bat heaven for me and not so much for my wife :lol

[dredman1]

Can you tell me the outer dimensions of this please?

[Geil]

46.5"(W) x 30 3/4"(D) x 19"(H)

[DarthMagnus]

Hey Geil and friends! The time has finally come for the unveiling of my project! Much love and respect to Geil for opening my eyes to this awesome way of displaying large collectibles. Worked perfect in my case! Without further ado I present Jabba's Throne Room! Still under construction (pending SS+Hot Toys releases :lol)! Video Review below the pics!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/DarthMagnus/Jabbas%20Throne%20Room/046.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/DarthMagnus/Jabbas%20Throne%20Room/048.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/DarthMagnus/Jabbas%20Throne%20Room/054.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/DarthMagnus/Jabbas%20Throne%20Room/053.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/DarthMagnus/Jabbas%20Throne%20Room/037.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/DarthMagnus/Jabbas%20Throne%20Room/055.jpg

A pic with my Daughter for scale! :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/DarthMagnus/Jabbas%20Throne%20Room/042.jpg

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[Calcifer]

That display look's great Mag!! :)

[Geil]

:horror Sweet Geeezus!!!!!! :google

I can so see this dropping a lot of jaws

[Figurefreaks]

Looks amazing DarthMagnus... :clap :clap :clap :clap


:)

[Maglor]

Hey Geil and friends! The time has finally come for the unveiling of my project! Much love and respect to Geil for opening my eyes to this awesome way of displaying large collectibles. Worked perfect in my case! Without further ado I present Jabba's Throne Room! Still under construction (pending SS+Hot Toys releases :lol)! Video Review below the pics!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/DarthMagnus/Jabbas%20Throne%20Room/046.jpg

Looks awesome! :google


That's why I love this place! Ideas shared. Collections enhanced! :rock2

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

Winning at displays :lecture

[intothevoid]

This is winning on an epic scale

I'm considering this display option for my just acquired tumbler

[Figurefreaks]

This is winning on an epic scale

I'm considering this display option for my just acquired tumbler

Congrats on the Tumbler :hi5: …and good hunt on the table. :pray:


:wave

[jye318]

Again, really nice display, I can't find the coffee table , find a lot of dining table tho. And very cheap.

[averone]

This is what you start up with
http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/8050/granas.jpg
This model of coffee table is unfortunately already discontinued in Canada. They still have the dining table which is similar and could be modified for an even bigger display case... (I picked up the table from the as is section for cheap already :D but usually its $300 incl 4 chairs) Well keep an eye for used as I found them being offered on craigslist quite often though many of them the glass top tend to be scratched up :(
So Figurefreak started lowering the magazine shelf which is as simple as cutting 4 measured cutouts into the legs with a dremel or similar tool
Added some kind of metal sheet on top of the shelf and closed up the sides with acrylic panels and finished if with a set of Ikea Dioder LED strip lights and VOILA... what a beauty!
http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/1959/displayn.jpg

I started mine but have yet to finish my MDF cover and acrylic sides. I am using HomeDepot insulation foam tape to close up most of the gaps to make it dustproof
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/1653/mf6m.jpg

Credit to FigureFreaks

More Granas owners:
DarthMagnus Star Wars Granas http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3702868&postcount=52

Amazing work!!
What a great idea!

[Figurefreaks]

Just for fun I did a quick search for this tables in the secondary marked where I live ...I found five and almost for free. :horror :D


:)

[jye318]

Now it's my turn to do it, but not easy for people like me , cause I never know how to do works like that.

[Geil]

Hi jye318

Got your PM but figure I post my reply right here.
Maybe Figurefreaks and DarthMagnus could detail how they have finished off the side panels? My plans were in post#44 but I have yet to find time to actually do it myself :P
As for help to manipulate the material I am not sure where you are located but here in Canada HomeDepot cut wood and in our case MDF to your dimensions. They also carry acrylic in the door section and might do the same though not sure their blade would just rip it apart! Thinner panels you just use a cutting tool (which they also sell) to score the acrylic and then you can just break excess off over table edge
BTW welcome to the Granas group :lol

[jye318]

I have seem all the coffee table display, it was so cool, so I just got one from local, and finally cut the legs to make hole, but I am wanderin how did you apply the side glass( or is not glass) ? I have no experience to do any work like this, even my friend cut the legs for me, so please teach me how to do the side and I am happy with it, thanks for all the help guys!

[biglebowski9999]

Has anyone ever found a suitable replacement for the Granas? I have been watching Craigs for a couple weeks and there's nothing within 500 miles of me.

[BuffyGirl]

Good question. I would love this for if I ever get the Big Damn Replica.

[MR Regan]

There is one for sale within 2 miles of my home, :yess:

It will be mine oh yes it will :clap:lol

[Figurefreaks]

There is one for sale within 2 miles of my home, :yess:

It will be mine oh yes it will :clap:lol

Good hunt! :yess:


:wink1:

[Geil]

don't get too excited... took a few tries for me to find one that was acceptable in terms of scratches on the glass. Just bring windex and towel and don't get it if too many scratches as it won't look good w lighting and you can't polish the scratches out.

[Figurefreaks]

don't get too excited... took a few tries for me to find one that was acceptable in terms of scratches on the glass. Just bring windex and towel and don't get it if too many scratches as it won't look good w lighting and you can't polish the crutches out.

Didn’t think about that …your right. :wink1:

:)

[Geil]

yeah you got it new, right? ppl just don't take care of their stuff
I must have tried 4-5 times before I found one that had almost no major scratching in the middle of the glass... still had scratches but hairline mostly and 2 big ones but off centre so I took it... I remember the first one I went looking at was so bad and I still had to resist hard to convince myself to be patient cause I really wanted our setup ;)
oh one had loose legs and turns out the threaded bolt inside the leg cracked loose so you can't fix that easily either :P

[ironed]

:yess:Got a really nice one nice and clean Craig's list $30.00 WOOO HOOO get the Tumbler + Batpod out of the boxes.

[Figurefreaks]

:yess:Got a really nice one nice and clean Craig's list $30.00 WOOO HOOO get the Tumbler + Batpod out of the boxes.

Great! :yess: …congrats. :clap

Please post some pictures when you’re ready. :wink1:


:hi5:

[ironed]

Thanks this is great idea Figurefreaks I remember when you first posted it, it still has that WOW factor and Geil for spearheading this thread great teamwork guys, pics to come as soon as find out how from my iPad.:clap

[Figurefreaks]

Thanks this is great idea Figurefreaks I remember when you first posted it, it still has that WOW factor and Geil for spearheading this thread great teamwork guys, pics to come as soon as find out how from my iPad.:clap

Great! :duff

...and good luck! :wink1:


:)

[Geil]

Congrats on the setup, unblocking and reveal :D

[tommyh84]

Managed to score one of these today :yess:

Looking forward to seeing how the mod turns out...

[Figurefreaks]

Managed to score one of these today :yess:

Looking forward to seeing how the mod turns out...

Congrats Tommy! :clap :clap :clap

Please give us some update when it’s done. :wink1:


:hi5:

[tommyh84]

Will do :hi5:

Thankfully with the Tumbler not being released until August I've got time to source bits and pieces overtime rather than having to do it in one big rush :yess:

[Geil]

Ahhhhh another member to the Tumbler clan, granas subdivision :wave

[banthafett]

Great work guys.

Just wondering if I missed it. Are you using the top or one of the sides to get "in" it, to update your display? And if one of the sides, how do you have the glass coming in and out.

Im actually thinking about getting the big table. For a dark gloomy Burton Bats dio. Nothing says going overboard on something like putting a dinning room table as a display piece.

[tommyh84]

Great work guys.

Just wondering if I missed it. Are you using the top or one of the sides to get "in" it, to update your display? And if one of the sides, how do you have the glass coming in and out.

Great question!!

[Figurefreaks]

Great work guys.

Just wondering if I missed it. Are you using the top or one of the sides to get "in" it, to update your display? And if one of the sides, how do you have the glass coming in and out.


Thanks. :)


I can only speak for myself, but I’m using the top glass to get inside it. :D

The side panels are made of acryl so to make it a little solid they “glued” together.
Not a permanent solution if you like to update the display from time to time, but it works for me. :wink1:

:wave

[GHS2054]

Any know where you can still find one of these coffee tables?

[comiclover47]

Craiglist would prob be your best bet.

[CTO15]

Whooooooo! After a long time of looking through classified ads, I've finally got this table. Now the process of changing it into a display case begins

[mmmmBrains]

Damn, I want to do this now and I will never find a table in my area. :lol Shoulda hopped on board when I first saw you guys modding these...

[Figurefreaks]

Whooooooo! After a long time of looking through classified ads, I've finally got this table. Now the process of changing it into a display case begins

Congrats :yess: ...and good luck. :D


:duff

[Geil]

Welcome to the Figurefreaks Klan

[r5150s]

wish we got an Ikea here..I don't have any detolfs let alone this one to display my custom tumbler http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn265/r5150s/Tumbler/IMG_3375.jpg

[Figurefreaks]

wish we got an Ikea here..I don't have any detolfs let alone this one to display my custom tumbler

That’s one nice custom Tumbler :horror :horror :horror …looks amazing. :yess:

Got a threat of the customizing? :wink1:

[GHS2054]

Keep an eye out on Ebay and Craigslist. thats what I did and I just got one myself maybe a couple of months ago.

[CTO15]

So I bought a 5m LED strip off ebay for the table

http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00mCMtkjBzMvuS/White-LED-Flexible-Strip-Lights-505.jpg

also bought these switches
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/270877815272?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

and these connector pieces for the corners of the table

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/251026779540?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

I plan to lower the bottom rack this weekend.

[Figurefreaks]

So I bought a 5m LED strip off ebay for the table



also bought these switches


and these connector pieces for the corners of the table


I plan to lower the bottom rack this weekend.

Nice start. :clap :clap

:hi5:

[Kicker773]

Ok going to need some help on this one. Got one today for 30.00 needed some cleaning and I can see what they meant by using a dremmel tool to make the exact holes for the hooks to go into. Now my question is how much of a distance did you guys have and if so do you have any close up pictures?

I'm debating on painting mine flat black. I'm a newbie so excuse my many questions. Where can I get metal sheets and if so do any of you guys have a template or measurements especially the measurements for the corner edges? I just want to make sure I don't screw this one up. thanks guys

[Geil]

So I bought a 5m LED strip off ebay for the table

also bought these switches
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/270877815272?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

and these connector pieces for the corners of the table

update:
looks like your ebay supplier has the better prices too! I think I am going to place my order with them :D

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/251026779540?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

I plan to lower the bottom rack this weekend.

OHH nice find so no hackjob needed to wire the individual pieces!! Bookmarked

Ok going to need some help on this one. Got one today for 30.00 needed some cleaning and I can see what they meant by using a dremmel tool to make the exact holes for the hooks to go into. Now my question is how much of a distance did you guys have and if so do you have any close up pictures?

I'm debating on painting mine flat black. I'm a newbie so excuse my many questions. Where can I get metal sheets and if so do any of you guys have a template or measurements especially the measurements for the corner edges? I just want to make sure I don't screw this one up. thanks guys

I have yet to finish mine but I assume you are talking about the shelf? using MDF might be the cheapest way to go about it and easiest to work with. I even got my local Home depot to precut it for me for free as no way I can make a clean cut of this size on my own tablesaw. As for how low you want it to go most use the standing batman as reference so you are looking at about 13" but better doublecheck.

BTW I finally know why I bought the Granas dining table as well THE BAT!!!!!! HARHARHAR :thud:

[Figurefreaks]

BTW I finally know why I bought the Granas dining table as well THE BAT!!!!!! HARHARHAR :thud:

Do you think it will fit in there?.. :dunno


:wave

[CTO15]

Do you think it will fit in there?.. :dunno


:wave

that's what she said....lol

[Geil]

Holly shiet:

The Tumbler:
L 15' 2" = 182" ~ 30" (1/6 Scale)
W 9' 2" = 108" ~ 18"
H 4' 11" = 59" ~ 10"
Source (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batmobile)

The Bat:
L 28' = 336" ~ 56"
W 17' = 208" ~ 35"
H ??
source (http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/digital/visual-effects/batmans-got-a-brand-new-plane-10818786)

Granas Coffee table:
L 47" x W 31" x H 20"

Granas dining Table:
L 57 1/2", W 30 3/4", H 29 1/2"

Dang width but should still work since I would never display it leveled but rather in an angle like the MR MF to give it more of a realistic feel than just a static model

[CTO15]

damn, the Bat would just barely fit in there if you were to have it angled.

Quickly, find a 2nd Granas table and widen that display!

[Geil]

damn, the Bat would just barely fit in there if you were to have it angled.

Quickly, find a 2nd Granas table and widen that display!

Aeh dude I better find a new house first and then on top of it all a new wife that won't kill me :monkey1

[sparkstron73]

Damn, just threw out a very similar ikea coffee table to this but with round screw on legs and no lower shelf:slap

Not practical for me to display like this but great idea, love the falcon and tumbler.
Maybe when my kids old enough not to fall straight through it I might do something similar;)

[Kicker773]

Geil can you give us the measurements of the MDF? I just found out what that was at home depot. Did you paint yours?

[Geil]

Geil can you give us the measurements of the MDF? I just found out what that was at home depot. Did you paint yours?

oh :P my Granas/everything project has been in stand still for a long while now so the MDF is cut and just leaning against the wall in the garage as bare as it comes. I can't guarantee the dimension to be correct as I have not test fitted it either so you are better off to get the measurements directly off your table to be sure :P
Mind you there is more work to be done. Just out of my head you still have to cut out the corners to fit through the legs. I was going to route in a track to secure the acrylic panels in but have not given it enough thought on how to actually do it though the router will likely take care of that. I think I got my rough idea worded out somewhere earlier in this thread :P Just been so long of doing nothing but diapers and feedings

[Kicker773]

I have three granas in my garage right now two of them were given and one was really cheap. I can't park the car in there until I get this project finished

[Geil]

I have three granas in my garage right now two of them were given and one was really cheap. I can't park the car in there until I get this project finished

LOL Hoarder!!!!! LOL
I got one kinda going for my MF, another spare, a corner table for likely the Yoda's hut and the dining table which I didn't know what to use it for until now :D ok fellow hoarder LOL

[YT74]

Found this, looks like it might be a good replacement:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90217566/

[Geil]

I saw this before as someone was pointing this out on FB I think but not wide enough for Tumbler and not tall enough for standing 12". It would work for batpod though ;)

The Tumbler:
L 15' 2" = 182" ~ 30" (1/6 Scale)
W 9' 2" = 108" ~ 18"
H 4' 11" = 59" ~ 10"
Source (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batmobile)

[HTfreak2012]

WOW, this looks really amazing

Thanks Geil! :hi5:


http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/6786/dscf2484copy.jpg


http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/5448/dscf2500copy.jpg


:wave

[Kicker773]

Dropped the tray today and got the MDF on there. I'm debating if I should keep the 1inch mdf or switch to the 1/2 inch. I am liking the idea of making the groove that you mentioned Geil so 1 inch would do just i case, maybe. My god it was a pain in the *** to get the board to fit even though I measured it correctly.

Going to probably get started on painting it while its assembled. My next questions is how did you guys run the wiring?

[Geil]

btw I received my set of 5050 RGB 300pcs 5m LED lights w power supply, controller and remote for like $35 shipped and I gotto say they are the way to go. the white is good and at brightest it is blinding but you have the ability to adjust the brightness so even better. This was a cheap set to test so I am going for another few with more functional remote as I am passing this set to Toys2 as he is in the mids of reno and needs these asap and me not so much :(
As for hiding the wires etc I imagine to just go through the inside of the legs (hmmm)
I like the groove idea but now think it might not be easily made as I have yet to find the right tool to do it with. At first I was thinking of using weatherstrip to set up the inside of the frame all around and then lean the panel against it to create the airtightness amd then use a few corner joints to lock them in place but now I am more likely to just use doublesided tape to tape them in place instead. In my case to access the inside I would have to remove the top anyways as my MR MF is just too big to go any other way so might as well continue to do that and hence me glueing down the side panels.
BTW I went scouring HD again and found some 1/4" wide aluminum tracks in silver so one could screw these into the MDF and then just place the panel in it to lock down the bottom without routing a groove. Might not look as sharp and would need painting but be easier

[Kicker773]

Hook me up with the link bud.

[Kicker773]

Tracks and lights and all. I'll make a weekend out of it.

[supermasterhulk]

all of these pictures make me want to sell my collection and buy all the batman figures and vehicles. great pictures guys. :panic:

[Geil]

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/160562259516?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
this is the one I picked up and delivered in under 2 weeks.

ok assuming they are all the same strips I ordered this one instead which does not incl the powersupply so total is a bit more per 5m but its a RF remote :P
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/10M-RGB-SMD-5050-300leds-Waterproof-Led-Strip-Black-RF-Touching-Controller-/150827726889?pt=US_String_Lights_Fairy_Lights&hash=item231e087829#ht_6302wt_960
also got the connectors from same buyer
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/10PCS-10mm-Width-Connector-RGB-5050-Led-Strip-lights-So-Easy-Use-/160834870761?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2572815de9#ht_3575wt_960

[skorpio8]

Beautifull idea my friend. BTW i dont see any sockets that the LED lights are connected. How did u managed??

[Kicker773]

Geil how far along are you with yours? Are you planning on putting those lights? I'd like to see them on yours before committing if possible.

[Geil]

HMm my case has been partial for a loooooooooong time LOL it's been 2+yrs as it is so yeah don't expect me to get it done anytime soon :P

[Kicker773]

Dropped and put the first coat of paint
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i254/Aestevalis/Figures/photo.jpg

[CTO15]

you painting the board and the frame kicker?

also, can I ask what the dimensions of the shelf that you cut out?

[Kicker773]

Yep painting the frame Flat black and the board semi gloss so the light can reflect off of it.

Geil is right, my dimensions will not be same and neither will anyone else. Its not an 1inch off each corner. You have to take into account a fraction of an inch due to the frame. My suggestion, flip the table over with the legs attached and measure it upside down. Don't use the legs unattached and trace it because it won't fit. I didn't take that into consideration for this first one. I had to do some trimming. For the 2nd one I will learn from my mistakes.

[CTO15]

Is the board flush with the top of the frame?

[Kicker773]

On three corners it is. One was slightly off and this is due to me not doing the measurements I mentioned above.

[Geil]

On three corners it is. One was slightly off and this is due to me not doing the measurements I mentioned above.

I don't notice any issues ;)
In the end it's a case so as long as it's mostly see through and what is inside is awesome the rest goes mostly unnoticed ( well except to us the maker lol) n Dude you are already a step ahead of me maybe that gets me going soon :monkey3

[Kicker773]

Yeah I know the panels will fit. I already did the measurements and hopefully will go to this shop in my area that home depot guy told me to go visit. The bottom board is aligned with the top so no problems there. Its just a small part of the edge..I tried to sand it down a little. It helped just a little bit. But hopefully it will look good when its done.

[ironed]

:clapThat looks like a really good start, I pulled mine out to take some measurements and watched a couple how to videos off utube for the LED strip lights, this is going to be a little more work than I thought but worth it in the long run. Keep us posted Kicker.:wave

[Kicker773]

I really want to try that LED strip lights but my electronics skills are crap. So I guess I might do the dioder...and if someone can break it down for LED lights set up for stupid write up I would appreciate it. thanks

[ironed]

After looking at the LED strip lights that Geil posted,Thanks Geil, I was thinking the same thing, so I went on U-Tube to look for some info, try gapsupply they have a few and there are more, you don't have to use there stuff but it seems to be all the same LED that Geil is posting and it doesn't look that hard to do, take a look.

[Kicker773]

Ok painting done. Gonna go for glass side panels. Suggestions on what to keep it up?

[Kicker773]

Is that granas on the first page painted semi gloss black?

[Figurefreaks]

Is that granas on the first page painted semi gloss black?

No, it's not painted at all. :wink1:

:wave

[Geil]

No, it's not painted at all. :wink1:

:wave

:wave

Where have my master been? :peace

[Figurefreaks]

:wave

Where have my master been? :peace

Still here lurking... :rotfl

:hi5:

[ironed]

Hi guys got my material today and got started, took lots of pics but still need to find out how to post them, looking into it now.

[Kicker773]

Is the board painted semi gloss?

[ironed]

http://i596.Photobucket.comThis is a test to see if I did this rite.

[ironed]

Ok that's not rite got Photobucket, uploaded pics, can get to the IMG code but how do I paste the URL what ever that is to SSC I know I am close.:dunno

[CTO15]

Just copy and paste the code that begins with [img]

[ironed]

I have the Photobucket iPad app with the pics uploaded just to get them in this thread is another thing, on my iPad I don't see paste anywhere, going to try Utube for a how to vid. there must be lots of freaks that use iPads.

[ironed]

http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/ironed/Joker%20custom/Coffee%20table%20MOD/66b4dad752f340ca1587aa4d18a18552_zps3307e840.jpgok let's try this

[ironed]

http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/ironed/Joker%20custom/Coffee%20table%20MOD/78788cd94fa8062290dac3d1b52d4bd5_zpsbd5964e8.jpg[IMG]http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/ironed/Joker%20custom/Coffee%20table%20MOD/78788cd94fa8062290dac3d1b52d4bd5_zpsbd5964e8.jpg[/IMG

[ironed]

Oops that's not the pics I wanted yet still working the bugs out

[ironed]

This should be the legs.

[ironed]

One more time,http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/ironed/Joker%20custom/Coffee%20table%20MOD/af8a91b1a53f8d784702e1c53221e2b0_zps0dc20fd0.jpg

[ironed]

I took a standard 8'-15 1/4" shelf from home depot and got them to cut it at 46" then butted them together to make a two part shelf that fit really nice after I cut the cornershttp://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/ironed/Joker%20custom/Coffee%20table%20MOD/5cf6085dd79540c4a4ccd07a3bf664c3_zps3c88e37d.jpg

[ironed]

Fit perfect at 46-1/2" with a nice bull nose finish on the endhttp://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/ironed/Joker%20custom/Coffee%20table%20MOD/c965001ccac327c1c62e403db978fbe3_zps9efb974b.jpg

[Figurefreaks]

great to see the IP pictures Ironed :goodpost: ...keep them coming. :wink1:

:wave

[ironed]

OK Time to take it apart again and give it a nice shiny black paint job, I know it looks like its black but that is the original paint.http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/ironed/Joker%20custom/Coffee%20table%20MOD/e15f80825c0b2426b360c79706e7bf09_zpsab2fe2c6.jpg

[ironed]

I little black paint on the ends of the shelf boards to finish them offhttp://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/ironed/Joker%20custom/Coffee%20table%20MOD/4a2e22a7d44e879fffec4863006893ee_zps84c6c118.jpg

[ironed]

Let this all dry overnight and put it back together again,All black and shinny http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/ironed/Joker%20custom/Coffee%20table%20MOD/e469fdcd33626ca665764c7825a72964_zps897bf452.jpg

[ironed]

Time to cut the plexiglas, found some angles from a old bed frame to use as a straight edge and a break, made the cut with a standard utility knife.http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/ironed/Joker%20custom/Coffee%20table%20MOD/f1774a1a9da1258502c79efb4f3eb5ca_zps8a3da3d3.jpg

[Geil]

nice work ;)

[ironed]

Then moved the plexiglas to the edge of the work table clamp it down again, push down and snap.http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/ironed/Joker%20custom/Coffee%20table%20MOD/f367c1b07a13c749f520a85b38989a34_zps717391c6.jpg

[ironed]

This is what I call a real Pukker moment considering the plexiglas was the most cost of anything.http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/ironed/Joker%20custom/Coffee%20table%20MOD/bef2ec83d4e8ef7095d13410a53f894e_zps6d14a866.jpg

[ironed]

I found some 1/2"-1/2" aluminum angle at home depot, 8' lengths for $6.99 I will use 3 of them to trim my plexiglas at the bottom and the sides of each panelhttp://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/ironed/Joker%20custom/Coffee%20table%20MOD/03c7b0f37eb5288fbb0ffb8f397222aa_zps32266208.jpg

[ironed]

Then I will take some two sided carpet tape cut it into 3/8" strips and stik the angle to the leg and shelf, then I can use it to stik the plexiglas to the angle for a nice finish. I like the carpet tape because it is thin and clear and you will not see it in the finish product.http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/ironed/Joker%20custom/Coffee%20table%20MOD/35e0e5a05a46693bd71e1bb9cc445a5e_zps563876c1.jpg

[ironed]

That's as far as I go for now I will put it all together when I move at the end of the month, I still need to order the LED strip lights looking at the RGB 50/50 with the remote that Geil posted it should add a nice touch.

[ironed]

I would like to THANK!!! Figurefreaks and Geil for their ideas and input on this coffee table MOD without them this would not be possible. And a good friend of mine S B Banner a new fellow freak who helped me do this build at his place because I live in an apartment. THANKS GUYS!!!

[Figurefreaks]

I would like to THANK!!! Figurefreaks and Geil for their ideas and input on this coffee table MOD without them this would not be possible. And a good friend of mine S B Banner a new fellow freak who helped me do this build at his place because I live in an apartment. THANKS GUYS!!!

Well, thank YOU for this interesting in-progress pictures/story :rock:rock :rock :rock …very nice build-up. :yess:

Good luck with your move, and looking forward to see the continued when you’re ready. :wink1:

:wave

[Geil]

Yes a complete guide is what we needed here :D. Great job


:borg

[chilipep66]

hey guys! took this great idea and applied it to the Vittsjo table. which is slightly smaller. but I have a Granas I scouted out on Kijiji that I will also be outfitting the way you all did. thanks so much for the idea! this is genius. heres the case, currently holding my godfather collection. quick no flash grain pics, sorry!

http://imageshack.us/a/img443/51/dsc1184q.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img713/6007/dsc1183w.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img18/9489/dsc1182iy.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img9/9994/photoiuq.jpg

[IrishJedi]

My friend just scored one of these tables for $35 off Craigslist. I'm still looking for one.

[CTO15]

Man. I need to finish this table ASAP!

[Geil]

nice option for non-Tumblers ;)

[Kicker773]

I found some 1/2"-1/2" aluminum angle at home depot, 8' lengths for $6.99 I will use 3 of them to trim my plexiglas at the bottom and the sides of each panelhttp://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/ironed/Joker%20custom/Coffee%20table%20MOD/03c7b0f37eb5288fbb0ffb8f397222aa_zps32266208.jpg

I can't seem to find that aluminum angle thing at home depot. suggestions?

[Geil]

In my HD it's in the door and window section in the back. They also got some in the hardware (nuts and bolts) section but those are for actual structural support while the other ones are more decorative (but perfectly fine for our purpose)

[ironed]

Hi Kicker not sure of the section but it was beside the flooring area and I just noticed it, it's all small stuff and it comes in three types silver, gold and black and about 5 or 6 different shapes all 8' long. I almost went with the black but though the silver would add a little class to the finish. I used a mini grinder with a zip cut blade this worked really nice because after the cut you could grind it for a nice square finish also I put the bottom on first so when you butt your ends if the side piece is not perfect you can hide it in the top under the angle framehttp://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/ironed/Joker%20custom/Coffee%20table%20MOD/edec16c99b3d7ecaa310b00867ab44aa_zpse9021054.jpg

[ironed]

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/160562259516?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
this is the one I picked up and delivered in under 2 weeks.

ok assuming they are all the same strips I ordered this one instead which does not incl the powersupply so total is a bit more per 5m but its a RF remote :P
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/10M-RGB-SMD-5050-300leds-Waterproof-Led-Strip-Black-RF-Touching-Controller-/150827726889?pt=US_String_Lights_Fairy_Lights&hash=item231e087829#ht_6302wt_960
also got the connectors from same buyer
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/10PCS-10mm-Width-Connector-RGB-5050-Led-Strip-lights-So-Easy-Use-/160834870761?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2572815de9#ht_3575wt_960
Hi Geil I was looking at RGB LED's and that first one that you handed off to Eric did it come with the power adapter to plug in, and I was thinking about the corners under the display case and the wire connectors they have one for each corner so you can aim the lights down and horizontally if you want maybe both 2 and 2, or do you think the LED strip would bend like that. The connectors look like they have 4" to 5" of wire and that should work good?

[Geil]

Hi ironed

The first set was a complete bundle with power supply. The LED strip comes with the matching connectors to the control module pre-soldered one on each end of the strip just like in the picture in the listing. Actually all pictures are pretty accurate of what I received.
I have not really thought it through but I guess the controller will have to be mounted near where the lights are as the wiring will not be long enough but most importantly the IR receiver will need to be visible for the remote to work. The LED strip itself is pretty flexible so I imagine you might be able to "curve" it around each corner without actually folding the strip. The same seller actually has this connector (http://www.ebay.ca/itm/10PCS-10mm-Width-Connector-Line-RGB-5050-Led-Strip-lights-No-Soldering-/160834870788?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2572815e04) that would be an easy solution

Man I was going to keep using my dioders for my coffeetable but now you got me thinking and some colours would look good on the MR MF too

[Kicker773]

I finally figured out the reason why my measurements were off. As you tighten the the ends the distance between the legs starts to go off.

I'm actually going the glass route. But I so want to find that angle thing. I went with a 1/2 inch mdf board and instead of spray I paint rolled it. Spray doesn't seem to stick very well.

I know the industrial adhesive can hold the top glass but would like something for the bottom support.

Need to also decide on what lighting...awaiting people's work before I plunge.

[Geil]

I keep recommending 3M VHB exterior tape. The grey version can be easily found at HD and I would almost want to say if you were to use it along the entire length you will have fun trying to remove the glass afterwards. I use it to reattach decals to my car and I am telling you it won't come off voluntarily ;)

[Kicker773]

Waiting for my glass panels......vroom

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i254/Aestevalis/Figures/DSC_0016-1.jpg

Since its a coffee table might as well put something on it for now.
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i254/Aestevalis/Figures/DSC_0018-3.jpg

[Geil]

nice!! oh which reminds me ... gotto figure out to wire the tumbler and batpod to work off a switch outside a case...

[ironed]

VERY NICE ! They fit really good in there.

[ironed]

nice!! oh which reminds me ... gotto figure out to wire the tumbler and batpod to work off a switch outside a case...

I was thinking the same thing but go one step further and use a couple power adapters with the switch like you said, one for each and no battery's maybe mount them them under the shelf pick a UP spot and drill a little hole for a wire, then it's + - in the battery box with the switch ON.:hi5:

[Kicker773]

Man I'm not even going to worry bout that until you guys have a tutorial for it. I'm still in the midst of determining which led set up to go with nd how to run the wires etc.

[Figurefreaks]

nice!! oh which reminds me ... gotto figure out to wire the tumbler and batpod to work off a switch outside a case...

Very nice Kicker773 :clap :clap :clap


:exactly: ...that is the only thing I missing with mine ...someway to turn on the light from the outside. :rolleyes2


:wave

[optimus]

What a cool idea, wow!
Really makes for one helluva display.
Awesome!

[Kicker773]

Hey guy at the glass shop said silicone for the edges, is that even possible?

[Geil]

Well I am sure that's what they use to "glue" glass together but just the 3M exterior tape seem less messy and who know what the fumes you smell when applying this stuff do to you and more importantly to our toys
Just make sure you apply the tape in a warm environment and possibly go over it with a heat gun/hairdryer. Maybe even clamp it down for a day.

[lamtsunfung]

Clear silicone is a good way to go for permanent glass installation. Fumes should not be an issue, and it's what is used on tubs, sinks, showers, etc.

[Kicker773]

It's going to be permanent. I just don't want 1/4 thick inch glass falling on the bat pod and especially on the tumblers fins and antennas.

Can both of you give me a link. Geil which tape are you referring to? And which clear silicone should I use? Also is black silicone available?

[ironed]

Hey canonwars this is the plexiglass I used they have it at Home Depot http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/ironed/Joker%20custom/Coffee%20table%20MOD/89476f658b351ca846f7d08f86653c36.jpg

[ironed]

And this one for the longer sides, I went with 15" so one I just cut in half and the other one removed 2" then cit in half again= 2@-15"\28"
2@-15"/44"http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/ironed/Joker%20custom/Coffee%20table%20MOD/89476f658b351ca846f7d08f86653c36.jpg

[ironed]

They cost about $90.00 after taxeshttp://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/ironed/Joker%20custom/Coffee%20table%20MOD/9b621f0ae5c866bd40670b949bd4d4dc.jpg

[CTO15]

how many of those plexiglass sheets did you need for your table ironed?

[Geil]

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100575385/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=3m+exterior+tape+vhb&storeId=10051#.UGPL1kIyDpQ
this is what I use for anything that needs to stay attached
As for your choice actually why 1/4" glass? 1/8 should be enough and I would spend the money on tempered glass instead. I know a lot of glass cases use even thinner than that closer to 1/16" The other alternative is certainly acrylic panels and what I will go for as I can process it myself. The beauty with this case is because you have a frame that is nice and thick there is plenty of room to hide any most flaws. I wouldn't even bother sanding the edges and there is plenty room for tolerance too. It's a whole different story when you don;t have a frame to hide stuff behind.
Keep in mind you will eventually have to move this thing around and glass especially 1/4" will weight this down a lot. It will stay scratch free easier but then acrylic is so much lighter and durable and possibly cheaper when compared to tempered glass

[ironed]

how many of those plexiglass sheets did you need for your table ironed?

That's it those 2 panels and I had 2" left over, one made 2 ends one made 2 sides

[ironed]

Setting the stage for Granasplay day 2 of the movehttp://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/ironed/Joker%20custom/Coffee%20table%20MOD/c8fd64a5c4feb6238a0e41ae899439d9.jpg

[Kicker773]

I know but I went with the glass close to the top part of it. Plus it is tempered. It will need to be heavy and to be able to stay put since we always have kids over. So it has to be sturdy. I asked a home depot guy about acrylics but the guy acted like he didn't know what I was talking about. If I knew I would have gone iron's route. But its already ordered so I will have to work with it. =T

[Kicker773]

Also if you notice as you tighten the screws on the top part the measurements start to go off wack. So a thick glass won't cause it to crack per say as get everything to line up

[ironed]

Also if you notice as you tighten the screws on the top part the measurements start to go off wack. So a thick glass won't cause it to crack per say as get everything to line up

Are you going use a trim angle or stick it rite to the frame, and with the lower shelf installed + you tighten the screws it firms up nice and square.
Giel is rite with the trim I have some room to play, you will need some room for tape + trim or just tape, when mine was all tight I got an even 44" for the length and 28-3/16" for the width, and I had to cut about 3/16" off my 44" side panels for the trim angle.

[Kicker773]

I don't think i'm going to be using a trim angle. Its going str8 onto the frame.

[Geil]

kids .. KIDS ....
protect we must our collection from them ... 1/4" tempered glass a must!!!!

[Kicker773]

Have to repaint the bottom board. The tumbler back wheels reacted to the paint finish and pealed off some of the paint. Gladly nothing is wrong with the wheels, just the back wheels need to be propped up on something. Gotta find some dark/black plates to lift up the back wheels.

[Geil]

Another thing you could do also is cut a large but as thin as you can find 1/16" acrylic panel to lay p. top of the MDF. That also of you ever were thinking of printing or using a poster as the bottom yo just need to lay the sheet over and will keep it nice and flat.

[ironed]

OK ordered the lights, I found a 1m long 4 pin extension for the light strip that should get me thru the leg so I can mount this all under the shelf, $2.99 not bad and a 10 pack of connectors for the corners for $5.00 and 300 RGB 50/50 waterproof 5m + remote + power for $32.00. So that's $40.00 all in. Hope this works!!!

[Kicker773]

much cheaper than the ebay stuff... can we get a list of where and what was used?

[ironed]

much cheaper than the ebay stuff... can we get a list of where and what was used?

They are all from e bay need to find out how to post a link with this iPad

[Geil]

Good find.
Hmm I am right now toying with the idea of having two of these tables side by side and create a larger space for the MR MF and my X-Wings
Maybe someday crazy enough to recreate my Fav ROTJ scene with the MF and X-wings being inside the Death Star

[ironed]

Good find.
Hmm I am right now toying with the idea of having two of these tables side by side and create a larger space for the MR MF and my X-Wings
Maybe someday crazy enough to recreate my Fav ROTJ scene with the MF and X-wings being inside the Death Star

Wow that would look nice is the X-Wing in scale with the MF and do you have the room for it, that will be one bigass coffee table. :FREAK::rotfl

[Geil]

The X-Wing is the Kotobukiya/Finemolds kit and is close enough in scale though I have yet to figure out what the scale of the MR MF actually is. It would my my grail piece in the ultimate scene though I am doubtful I can pull it off but one has to dream :P Worse case I can put the MF in formation with two of these X-Wings and a small scale imperial ships pretending to be far far away
Man could you imagine what one can do with all that space for TDKR 1/6!!!!

[ironed]

that would be nice, I want to add a custom joker and maybe 2 face to my display, maybe them stealing the Tumbler and being stopped by Batman on the Batpod, canopy open and guns pointing. :gun

[ironed]

Another thing you could do also is cut a large but as thin as you can find 1/16" acrylic panel to lay p. top of the MDF. That also of you ever were thinking of printing or using a poster as the bottom yo just need to lay the sheet over and will keep it nice and flat.

The more I think about this poster idea the more I like it, even with most of it covered it will make a classy backdrop.:clap

[Geil]

yes yes YES

:borg

[Wake]

I dont have the workspace nor the time to put a table like this together.. but I love it. ANyone care to make me one for a reasonable price?! I'm serious.

[Geil]

This one might be tight to outsource. Table has been discontinued for a number of years and is big so you have to look for it locally used! And used you have to decide for yourself if a unit you find is good enough of condition and acceptable for conversion. I have gonna through many to find acceptable compromise as these were cheap to start with so most have not been taken care of and have scratches. All that without even laying a finger on customizing it :P

[canonwars]

Hi everyone. New to the boards.

Thanks to Ironed for the progress pictures and tips about what acrylic you used! I was able to find one of these coffee tables on craigslist in pretty good condition for $10.

Pretty much put everything together now. Been trying to finish the table quickly so I can get my Tumbler displayed dust free! Just need to add some lights now.

[Geil]

Pictures ... Or it didn't happen :D

[Figurefreaks]

Pictures ... Or it didn't happen :D

:exactly:

:hi5:


:wave

[canonwars]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v724/canonwars/IMG_5646_zps46c1e279.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v724/canonwars/IMG_5658_zpsda8f590a.jpg

Hope these pictures posted correctly.

Right now, it's just sitting in the corner of my computer room. My significant other has forbidden me from putting this in the living room.

[canonwars]

Just tried posting some pictures of my table, but it got held for moderation. The perks of being a newbie :-)

Hopefully the post will be approved soon.

[Geil]

Host it on imageshack or photobucket or some other hosting site and then paste the link jnstead. That way you get larger picture without the need to click into it and more capacity ;). Oh and you can link it elsewhere ;)

[canonwars]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v724/canonwars/IMG_5661_zpsf3cd3472.jpg

[Geil]

Ok he speaks the truth. His picture
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v724/canonwars/IMG_5661_zpsf3cd3472.jpg[/QUOTE]
Welcome to the tumbler granas club ;)

[Figurefreaks]

Ok he speaks the truth. His picture

Welcome to the tumbler grants club ;)

:lecture

:clap :clap :clap :clap


:1-1:

[canonwars]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v724/canonwars/IMG_5668.jpg

Here's my table! :wave I think I screwed up the previous photolink. Sorry!

[Geil]

oops I guess he wasn't ready to show it yet ... sorry if I misunderstood canonwars

[canonwars]

No worries Geil. I accidentally screwed up the link to that particular picture while playing around with the settings. Sorry guys. I'm sure my post with the links will be approved shortly :-)

[Geil]

oh ok, glad I misunderstood ... I wasn't sure after the pic has gone missing if I did something wrong :P

[ironed]

Ok guys pulled the trigger on a movie poster TDN B-Batpod double sided for the base, had a look at a lot of options but I like this one. Poster is 41"- 27" and the surface area for the poster is 44"- 28".:yess:

[ironed]

This one http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/ironed/Joker%20custom/Coffee%20table%20MOD/ca2bfac6160022dd9b4c255164aa41c1.jpg the tumbler will cover the Batpod but this should look nice, now I need to cut another plexiglass cover for it.

[Geil]

Nice though if the pic was a shot from the top it bee like the tumbler the perfect setup.
Now if I could only find something that would match the MR MF

[ironed]

The movie posters are a perfect fit for this Granasplay was just ment to be, Now Waiting on lights before I start to put this together, step by step pics to follow.:rock

[Figurefreaks]

The movie posters are a perfect fit for this Granasplay was just ment to be, Now Waiting on lights before I start to put this together, step by step pics to follow.:rock

It's going to look great. :yess:

...remember to take a pic before you put the top glass on. :wink1:

:)

[ironed]

OK starting to get things set uphttp://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/ironed/Joker%20custom/Coffee%20table%20MOD/6d0deddb37e139481c5c96d9acf7ba53.jpg

[ironed]

This Granasplay takes up a lot of space http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/ironed/Joker%20custom/Coffee%20table%20MOD/5955a25e2b3a3e8a5d55c2f6cf7fbc7c.jpg. Get the base put together

[ironed]

Still waiting for the lights but they should be here this weekhttp://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/ironed/Joker%20custom/Coffee%20table%20MOD/3efd0ac3cbb773f6e0a7387ca38d4531.jpg

[ironed]

I have all the angle ready but not until I install the lights, may need to lift the panel and drill some holes yethttp://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/ironed/Joker%20custom/Coffee%20table%20MOD/8774f5f6dea4ad4d1c23ff8ec2c6bb2e.jpg

[Figurefreaks]

Very nice Ironed. :clap :clap :clap :clap


:)

[Geil]

nice work there... I am still debating to use the chrome, aluminum or black trim... too lazy to repaint the frame so ......

[CTO15]

nice work there... I am still debating to use the chrome, aluminum or black trim... too lazy to repaint the frame so ......

lol, same :hi5:

[Geil]

I will wait for Ironed's pictures to decide LOL
I'm sorry :P

[ironed]

THANKS GUYS !!! Now that it is there in front of me I can't wait to see it together. :explode:

[Figurefreaks]

THANKS GUYS !!! Now that it is there in front of me I can't wait to see it together. :explode:

Neither can we… :wink1:


:yess:

[ironed]

Home Depot $2.99 pads for the glass top.http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/ironed/Joker%20custom/Coffee%20table%20MOD/212a45623b54f51a200328cc7d9fa4aa.jpg

[ironed]

Cut some carpet tape @ 1/2"-14" stripshttp://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/ironed/Joker%20custom/Coffee%20table%20MOD/0d583e52b3a23301bd191b4a0896fb5e.jpg

[ironed]

The tape works great but you have to make sure you sand or file the ends of your angles smooth, the tape is thin with a strong hold. http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/ironed/Joker%20custom/Coffee%20table%20MOD/cb194413ebb21cd5cfc5f8d6314d1d35.jpg

[ironed]

Be careful with your placement "STICKY"http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/ironed/Joker%20custom/Coffee%20table%20MOD/3913483b3914850bdf7dcc701e84869f.jpg

[ironed]

The bottom angle is loose for now until I get the lights, the long pieces of angle will be fixed to the base, the shorter ends will be tacked into place so this can all be taken apart later if I want to. http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/ironed/Joker%20custom/Coffee%20table%20MOD/77bf1c4fb5a0ae70901b2f505de3fed7.jpg

[lamtsunfung]

Where did you get the trim?

[Geil]

This looks sharp!! I am sold on the chrome now :D thanks ironed!!

[ironed]

Where did you get the trim?

Page 17 :wave

[ironed]

One with the glass top, still looking for mail man with my lightshttp://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/ironed/Joker%20custom/Coffee%20table%20MOD/7087e867e2b1055b026f6797bfe3fd34.jpg

[Geil]

don't forget the weatherstrip on the top frame to close that gap underneath the glass to prevent dust from entering

[ironed]

don't forget the weatherstrip on the top frame to close that gap underneath the glass to prevent dust from entering

It's only a 2mm gap i will take a look and see what's available, there's a small black foam strip that you can peel and stick, and I can use it on the gap at the top of the plexiglass, your rite BLACK loves dust.:hi5:

[Figurefreaks]

One with the glass top, still looking for mail man with my lightshttp://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt41/ironed/Joker%20custom/Coffee%20table%20MOD/7087e867e2b1055b026f6797bfe3fd34.jpg

Now, that is classy :thud: ...very nice work Ironed. :clap :clap :clap

:)

[Geil]

It's only a 2mm gap i will take a look and see what's available, there's a small black foam strip that you can peel and stick, and I can use it on the gap at the top of the plexiglass, your rite BLACK loves dust.:hi5:

yup that's the stuff I got and it's black too so hardly visible....

[Kicker773]

i love this thread... gotta look for those now at home depot.. still have yet to get those light strips..