How do I make Detolf back mirrored?

[Justcrash]

With the ol' income tax returns, I will be getting several detolfs and a Besta TV stand.

Is it possible to make the backs of the detolfs mirrored? I ask because A) I think it looks snazzy and B) Because the only space I have to display my collection is in my basement, which is a cement block wall. It wouldn't kill me to see it but I'd rather not. Suggestions/help/advice?

 

[cmiller99]

Put a mirror in the detolf.

 

[Justcrash]

Purchase a full length mirror for all 4 detolfs?

 

[The Clown Prince]

lmao no do not put actual mirrors in there here is the most helpful vid I know for this and has a link in the description for purchase

 

[The Clown Prince]

All in all it might feel like like a long project but when assembling is the best time to consider all the modifications you want like the mirror finish, LED lights, custom shelves etc..

 

[Justcrash]

Thank you, that's kind of what I'm doing, getting the ideas for lights and other things now. How many detolfs could a roll of that stuff do, front and back as he suggested in the video? Any ideas?

 

[The Clown Prince]

each roll is 36" by 15 feet so since your doing 4 I think 2-3 rolls should do it. 1 roll pretty much guarantees 2 detolfs but in case of a screw up I would get 3 rolls

 

[The Clown Prince]

and as for the lights, personally i have switched out my LEDS like 4 times and its always a hectic project, then I bumped into this thread: https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/...tolf-build-custom-led-setup-instructions.html best LED instructions and great for the budget.

 

[Justcrash]

Thank you, you've been extremely helpful, sir!

 

[The Clown Prince]

glad I could help when I was staring out I had no idea of these options but you can always find great tips from fellow members

 

[Justcrash]

glad I could help when I was staring out I had no idea of these options but you can always find great tips from fellow members

Yes this has all been over whelming. I went from never even hearing of Japanese 1:12 scale figures to being in love with them and having my stuff in boxes from the divorce to (in my mind) building a museum quality display (hopefully).

 

[wamphyri13]

Another method would be to use 1/8" thick acrylic mirror from TAP Plastics. All the reflection, plus lightweight and durable. If it does break, it doesn't cost a fortune and doesn't shatter like a glass mirror. I used some to make a "glass" tabletop for a 1/6 table. Was even able to bevel the edges.
Ryan

 

[wamphyri13]

If you do the film method, get the vinyl scraper tools from ebay. They have felt covering them so they don't scratch and scrape. They're made specifically for vinyl application.
Ryan

 

[jacerc130]

I did this to mine and I'm very happy with the results.