The Best Ways To Display Your Model Ships}

Submitted by: David Schroeder

The experience of possessing a model ship is one of grand admiration and prestige, so it is only fitting that this treasured possession should be properly displayed for more appreciation and inspection. Mostly, the right method of display greatly depends on the style and size of the model ship.

MODEL SHIP DISPLAY SHELVES

While numerous model ships owners do some with just a stand to place them for better display as well as signification, often the model ship is placed on a shelf for a better visibility. While bookshelves are prominent for this type of display, making use of wall-mounted model ship display shelves are increasingly becoming popular. They are easy to assemble and good for rooms with very little normal shelving room.

As these shelves do leave the ships exposed to the open air, its necessary that the model ship is frequently dusted and cleaned to avoid gradual deterioration. Genuine wood shelves are typically treated already with stain. To further maintain the life of your shelf, you need to treat it with a small amount of linseed oil, which will soak right into the wood and over-time will certainly harden to keep the wood from scratches and dents while likewise maintaining the wood’s moisture.

MODEL SHIP DISPLAY TABLES

Perhaps if your model ships are too huge for appropriate display in a regular bookcase or on a shelf. In this situation, there are model ship display tables precisely made to hold these significant works of art. These tables are usually easy to set up and are available in a selection of wood finishes to match the home decor.

As with shelves, youll certainly need to clean the model ship often and properly deal with the wooden table to maintain its attraction for a longer time. Additionally, the table needs to be kept in an area where pet or kids will not have easy access to it so as to prevent more damage.

MODEL SHIP DISPLAY TABLE AND CASE COMBINATIONS

If you wish, there is likewise the option of having a model ship display table and a case together. Acquiring these items as a set simply means that youll have a seamless and attractive way to show off your model ship. If bought from the same supplier, youll have a case that perfectly fits onto the table and prevents it from falling off.

DISPLAY BASE

While most model ships that are pre-assembled come with some sort of base on which it will stand, there are options here as well. One of the more popular options is the marble base with a brass nameplate giving the name of the ship being displayed. Models with this option can then be displayed using any of the above accessories. Whichever accessory is selected the marble adds a touch of class.

Whichever way you favor to display your fine model ships, we know that you will certainly find the right one, which will fit you and your office or home very well.

About the Author: The author is a long-time collector of

model ships

, cars, and trains. His passion is for ship models because of the stories they bring to life. The rush of the wind, the beating of the waves, the pitch of the deck all become more real in my imagination. He is a Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa college graduate with a BA degree in American History. Now retired, he lives in Wilmington, NC.

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