If anyone attempts the build and has any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.

@willr6793

2 жыл бұрын

I'm getting ready to attempt the build. I'm doing 3 separate shelves and outside of finding the acrylic locally, this video is amazing and super straight forward.

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate the kind words. If you have any questions or any issues while building, please feel free to get in touch with me. I'm here to help.

@willr6793

2 жыл бұрын

@@PopCultureLivingRoom Messaged you on Instagram unless you have a better method

@danhodge9210

2 жыл бұрын

what thickness did you use for a shelf using the acrylic? i cant find it in the video

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

It's 1/2 inch thick. I believe I give the dimensions for the acrylic shelf in the 1st video. Thanks for watching!

You are doing a great service to collectors who are starting in this game especially people like myself that don't want to break the bank when it comes to getting shells for hot toys figures and are more than happy enough to do projects like this continue doing what you're doing man great job love the video🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@PopCultureLivingRoom

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! This means so much to me. Thank you!

You sir.. are nothing short than a hero. Thanks for making this step by step build!

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!!!!!!

This idea is amazing. It's impossible to find a shelf/display case big enough to hold my 1/16 scale aircraft models without a custom expensive order. I needed something that I could close off to repel the cats and this is the best option I've seen so far. Awesome!

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I'm happy you enjoyed the video. If you have any questions while building your display, please feel free to reach out to me. I'd be happy to help.

I'm looking for a cheap way to display my Iron Studios 1/10 collectibles and you just gave me an amazing idea. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom.

@PopCultureLivingRoom

10 ай бұрын

I am so happy I could help! Thank you so much for watching! If you have any questions when you're building your display case, please feel free to reach out to me. I would be happy to help.

The results are absolutely incredible. Absolutely amazing

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

This was excellent stuff. I was planning out something very similar with the Garage Shelf Unit and Acrylic Sheets, so it was awesome to find a "How-to" video on this!! Very detailed and helpful

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Aaron! I'm happy you found it useful. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. I'm here to help.

Thank you so much making the effort and showing it to us. I can only imagine how satisfactory it must have been!

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you again! If you decide to build one, please feel free to reach out to me with questions.

@thatswhatshesaid42069

2 жыл бұрын

@@PopCultureLivingRoom in fact I do plan on making one like this. But just a couple of boxes for my sneakers. Top, bottom and 4 supporting pieces with plywood and 4 sides with acrylic plates. Right now, I don't plan on doing the lights but may be in the future I will.

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Let me know how it goes.

This is simply amazing!

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend!

This came out absolutely awesome. If I had the space for one of these I would definitely attempt to make basically the same thing because it can fit all my collectibles in one area. At one point I had three detolfs and a Billy bookcase with glass doors to house all my figures. Now I'm down to the bookcase and 1 detolf. Thanks again for your tutorial on building this massive cabinet 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Just subscribed. Best custom display on KZread! I've casually been looking for a display for a few years and seriously been looking for one for 3 weeks and nothing beats this one. In addition, too many collectors go black. Even some of the most popular content creators, but white is the way to go. You can't see much of the detail in black. This even rivals Modu Case. I want to test using clear acrylic corner moldings. 2 even, for each of the front pillars for added support. This way the pillars don't get on the way of the figures. Thanks man!! You did it.

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! It means a lot to me. White definitely brings out the detail in your collection. I feel that there is an elegance in black but it feels muted. My Darth Vader figure pops better with the white. I'd be interested to see how the corner moldings turn out. I'm enjoying how people are customizing the display further to make it their own. If you have any questions while your doing your build, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. And feel free to send pics to my Instagram when it's finished. I'd love to see it and I like showcasing peoples builds on the channel.

I've debated for awhile to give my feedback here. So far i've built two cabinets. The first Cabinet was done almost identical to this one, a 24" x 48" muscle rack. Second Cabinet was a 18" x 36" botless design (All i had room for). I applied a different technique building the second cabinet after doing the first cabinet. Here are my problems with the first Cabinet. 1) I didn't like the lighting bars, I returned them, and bought LED Strips. Was cheaper in the end, and I have it with a controller now, it took more work because I LED stripped 3 layers, and soldered wires to the strips to connect them together, the otherall look, is much nicer for me. 2) After the first day of putting up the acrylic, I already had torn edges of the vinyl tape, and I really didn't like the vinyl tape in the first place, because of the overlapped corners of tape. 3) The Magnet Tape. I didn't think this was strong enough to begin with, and after sometime the magnet tape pulled off the acrylic panels and became an annoyance. panels would fall off in the middle of the night. 4) The Cabinet, I hated the expoded rivets, and the post connector. It didn't sit flush with the foam tape, and I could visibly see the gaps. 5) I hated the fabric design on the shelves, and I hated that I had to cut the corners, with the new LEDs and the soldered wire I didn't have to cut the corners at all, it fed through the gap just fine. 6) The backing... please look ahead at his further videos, the PVC boards was an amazing change to these. What I did to improve this Cabinet. 1) For the Acrylic vinyl tape, I just put a dab of glue on the edge, and folded the torn piece back, you can notice it still but its fine. 2) I purchased on Amazon Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty, this stuff is a bit more expensive, but the adhesion on it works great. My magnets don't pull off the acrylic anymore, and I did originally follow the doubling up of Magnet tape originally, I think this extra lift from the double sided heavy duty tape makes a better seal to the cabinet with the thickness of this foam. 3) Changing the LEDs to strips, instead of those bars, lets me not cut the corners of the wood. 4) I painted the wood instead of using fabric, looks better. 6) I originally used black acrylic panels for the backing, using the PVC boards is 10/10 suggestion he gives in a future video. To my smaller cabinet, second attempt. I did things differently, and I absolutely love the cabinet and how it turned out. I put more elbow grease into it though. 1) I wanted to avoid rivets and the post connector. I went with the boltless design. it looks much cleaner, and there is more surface area for the magnets to grab to. 2) I decided to change magnets. No longer using magnet tape, but using magnet bars. When you take two magnet tape and stack as shown in this video, you get close to 3mm, technically 3.1mm, so i purchased 3mm magnet bars. I put behind it Gorilla Tape Adhesive, the strong 50lbs tape, and cut out the appropriate size for each bar. This gave it some height, but this tape is super strong. The magnet bars are also really strong as well. With using full open cell foam (like used in these cabinets, without cutting in half) it makes a strong, secure seal to the cabinet now. 3) I hated the vinyl tape, and here is what took forever. I got my acrylic cheap, and my place charges 1 price for as many cuts as I want with the acrylic I purchased, so each shelf had cut acrylic, front and side panels. I started from the bottom worked my way up, and made measurements with the film still on. I marked all the edges of the cabinet. With that, I took a straight edge and made my lines, cut the lines, and peeled the film on the edges. The edges then were spray painted with Krylon spray paint black. This looks amazing. I use the back side of the panel to show outwords, and the side that is painted has my foam, and magnets. So the spray job doesn't have to be pretty because what is layed down is pretty perfect on the underside when looking at it. This makes my cabinet look way more professionally done. 4) to seal off the top and bottom i'm using 10mm crafting foam, and the double sided tape I used to repair my first cabinet to hold it on. With using a boltless frame the frame sticks out a little further than the shelving bar, so there is a noticable gap. This crafting foam is 10mm thick, closed cell foam, pretty dense stuff, but it seals in the panels nicely. 5) I again used LED strips, I have it on a KASA outlet, so I can turn it on or off from google home/my phone app. 6) I used the pvc backing again, as suggested, great suggestion, as you can slide it behind the laimnate shelving, and add a thin stirp of magnet tape to the edges. 7) The boltless had laminated shelving, 10/10 better than the wood shelving, and modifying plain wood shelving with fabric or painting. I have not done floating shelves yet, and I plan to do it with the botless design which may come into some troubles with tightening the Aluminum bars.

@PopCultureLivingRoom

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback and sharing your journey. I appreciate it. I'd like to check out the magnetic bars. Which ones did you use? I am currently working on a painted border video and they do look great. I will also be changing my lights. I am making an RGB light panel. Super excited about that. I'm happy you were able to make the case the way you wanted. That's what this is all about. I'd love to check out your cases. Feel free to send pics to popculturelivingroom@gmail.com

Incredible. You’ve inspired me to build this myself. Thank you!

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Awesome Shane! If you have any question when building your display, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I'd be happy to help.

Thanks for this video, I already got the racks for this, before your video I have an idea of how to make it look better, but with your tutorial I think is gonna be easier!

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to hear I could help. Thanks for watching Raul!

Thanks for sharing. I'm a bit of a Lego junky and a few years ago I purchased a couple of PAX units and shelves to display some of my collection. Problem I ran into is that this is in my home office space and I have multiple computers and a ceiling fan on 24x7 and now have a dog in the house so dust and hair are a huge problem. I've been trying to figure out a way to close off the units and I think with some modifications I could implement this on the PAX units. Your lighting instructions are certainly something I'm going to have to look into implementing as well. I might even look into swapping a few of the wooden shelves with some acrylic ones too. Thanks again for sharing these videos; you really got the creative juices flowing on how to take my displays to the next level!

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! You could definitely do this with a PAX. It would be real easy. You could use metal tape and tape the edges of the PAX with it and use the magnets on the acrylic and attach it that way. My hanging display case video talks about metal tape a bit and might give you an idea or two.

Great videos!!! After watching part 1 I couldn't wait for this one to see the final product. You broke down each step brilliantly and made it easy to follow. The final product you created looks fantastic. This is by far the best DIY display case build I've come across and will definitely be recreating this for my collection. I also like your message at the end of the joy of collecting and how it helps with mental health. I feel the same way. Thank a million, keep up the great work and happy collecting!

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the kind words and thank you for watching until the end. I'm not sure how many people will see the part about the mental health but I felt like it was important to add. Thank you again! Happy collecting!

@KHagel2190

2 жыл бұрын

@@PopCultureLivingRoom Question. What are your thoughts on using plexiglass instead of the acrylic sheets? I have the opportunity to get plexiglass extremely cheap so I'm wondering if it would be a proper substitute to the acrylic sheets. Thanks for the input.

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kyle. Plexiglass is one of the brand names for acrylic sheets. Those will be perfect. How's the display coming along?

@KHagel2190

2 жыл бұрын

@@PopCultureLivingRoom ​ Awesome. The display is still in the early stages but I anticipate that it will come out great. I plan on using the same LED lights and techniques you demonstrated in your videos. However, I am going to black it all out instead of whiteing it out. I also plan on using black felt instead of the faux leather for the base of the shelves. I also think I'm going to use the PVC sheets for the back panels as you demonstrated in your part 3 video. I'll keep you posted on the progress. Thanks for the advice and quick response.

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds great. The PVC foam sheet in black is the way to go. For my new display I used black upholstery grade flocked velvet for shelf. Or you can use faux black leather. I can't wait to see it.

This video is perfect, it is what I have been looking for

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! If you have questions while making your display, please reach out to me. I'd be happy to help.

Bro. I can't believe how good these turned out. So much so that I'm kinda regretting pre-ordering Moducases that I requested LAST YEAR and still haven't arrived yet (but finally got word its in transit).

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching Zeroblade! I'm so happy with how it turned out. Moducases are great. I think for my next display build, I'm going to try and replicate a moducase piece by piece.

@zeroblade9800

2 жыл бұрын

@@PopCultureLivingRoom Honesty I don't think you need to cause these achieve exactly the same effect. With the different sizes of muscle racks it shouldn't be difficult to adjust sizes for the panels and material. Still I didn't expect to see such a great DIY solution so good luck!

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much for the kind words. I really appreciate it!

Good job, Costa. I'ma gonna give it a try.

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! If you have any questions during your build, feel free to reach out to me. I'd be happy to help.

Looks good. Thanks for sharing

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching Paul. And thanks for the compliment. If you decide to do any of these display case builds and you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me. I'd be happy to help.

Great idea..looks good!

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching!

Again, great job! 🎉

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Thank you again! I appreciate it.

Great vid! Awesome DIY for my collection

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions and please send pics when you're finished. I'd love to see the end result.

What a great video ! Will definitly try this in the future. I like you instantly . Great energy and vibe .. subcribed right away.👌🏻😁👊🏻

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! And thanks for the support. When you do get around to making the display case and you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me. I'd be happy to help out.

Thanks this is going to be my next project

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching! Let me know if you have any questions while building your display case. I'm here to help.

Wow!! great job!! and great videos

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! If you decide to try your own build, feel free to reach out to me with any questions you might have as you go along.

@patricegagnon842

2 жыл бұрын

@@PopCultureLivingRoom will do!! thank you!!

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Thank you for this video

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.

I am very interested making my own shelves. Still planning to get some moducase. I also watched the first video.

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Eric! That's great. If you have questions while making your display, feel free to reach out to me.

Really brilliant idea! I like it. During the "pandemic" I was needing some of the clear acrylic sheets for a project. (not making a display rack). Couldn't find it anywhere locally! Where did it all go? Thats when I began noticing business's, doctors, banks, etc were using the stuff as a barrier between the clerks and public! I now wonder how much of the stuff has gone to store rooms and dumpsters! 😫 This stuff is ex.......pen.........sive!!!!!

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I googled "acrylic sheets near me". I found a place that specializes in plastics and acrylic. Places like this will be cheaper than a hardware chain. Most of these places will cut the acrylic to size but it will be more expensive. You can also get the PVC sheets for the backing of the case. Where do you live? I hope this helps. Thanks again for watching!

@Pop Culture Living Room - fantastic video. i've been waiting a whole year for a Moducase shipment and Im told it may still be another 6months. Im done waiting and about to go your route. My dimensions are different for what I'm trying to build but you definitely gave me some good ideas on where to start. Thanks for this. I'll be contacting you with any questions or to show you my end results.

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I'm happy I was able to give you some ideas. Definitely reach out to me with any questions. I can't wait to see how it turns out.

PURE GOLD!!! Thank you for these amazing videos! I had one question, for the magnetic tape, are we suppose to put it in the grove of each shelf or right above it? And by groove i mean that opening in the middle of each bar on the front.

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

If you don’t double up the magnetic strips will they not stick well on the shelf because the foam is taller than the magnetic strip? Thanks again for all your help!

@PopCultureLivingRoom

8 ай бұрын

I double up on the magnetic tape because of the rivets on the display. My display cabinet has rivets. Other style cases do not have rivets. Does your display case have rivets on it? I am not 100% sure if the foam thickness will impede the magnets if you decide to use one layer.

To buy 3 Moducases to equal your unit, it would set you back $1000 plus shipping. Good job sir. 👍

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate the kind words. These are definitely cheaper and can hold more weight. The top 2 sections on mine are actually a bit bigger than a Moducase DF120. The bottom is the same size as the DF120.

Just as an FYI, like Costa said, I checked with a local Acrylic supplier and got a much better deal !! I'm going to get my sheets **cut to the sizes I need for all 5 pieces ** for about $274 total. As of 7/5/23 the Big Box stores near me in Central FL are charging $150 for a 1/8th T x 48-in W x 96-in L sheet, need 2 so about $319 w/tax and thats UNCUT !

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience and being part of the community!

@WastedMoment

11 ай бұрын

Yeah, I reached out to maybe 15 places around SWFL all wanted $550+ for acrylic for acrylic to do a 48" wide cabinet and a 36" wide cabinet, but a company out in Hialeah/Miami FL was $230.

@PopCultureLivingRoom

11 ай бұрын

Wow that's a lot. My place here in Philly is $192 total for front and side acrylic panels. This includes cutting to size. It keeps coming down in price too since the need for it dying down since the pandemic.

The end result looks amazing. Not sure why I'm watching a DIY video as I don't think I could do this from a wheelchair 🤣 maybe I can bribe my dad to help. Since my next statue won't fit in a best and I'm too limited on space and money for a moducase. Thanks for such a clear guide :D

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

This would definitely be a great project to do with your dad. Keep me posted on how it goes and if you have any questions while making your display please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I'd love to help. And thank you for watching!

@CakeandCosplay

Жыл бұрын

@@PopCultureLivingRoom thank you so much :) will be a while as have to save up for everything. Think I'm going to have to get 2 shelves and put them back to back as I can't find any deep enough in the small Width I need. Will have to figure out how to cover where the gap between the two will be so the vinyl can lay smooth

I'm working on this build now my friend.I'll send pics when it's all done.

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I can't wait to see it.

Wasn't expecting the last few seconds of commentary I hope you're okay friend and things get better, I definitely understand though. Thanks for the build and tips I'll be attempting this soon (going to order it all Friday-Sat).

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the caring and kind words. I appreciate it. Part of my message at the end of the video was so others who have anxiety and depression know they are not alone. That's awesome about getting your build started. I can't wait to see it. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I want everyone to succeed and I am happy to help.

Thanks so much! These are great! I've always debated about using acrylic because of the scratch factor I guess. I was afraid of it. But it doesn't look like you are having any problems. What's the best way to clean it?

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I appreciate the kind words. I used Windex and a cloth specifically used for cleaning glass. It helps with keeping lint off the glass while you clean it. You can get the cloth in the automotive aisle at Target or Walmart and most likely Amazon.

Looks fantastic! Well done Costa.

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!!!!

You got a new sub bro.. Amazing content

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Marcio!

Hey great video! I'm currently working on mine right now, had a question what thickness did you use for your actual shelf that the figures stand on? It's acrylic as well? Thanks for showing us how to do this!

@PopCultureLivingRoom

7 ай бұрын

Sorry for the late response. I've been out of town. The clear shelf is acrylic. The acrylic shelf is 1/2in thick. You could go 3/8" and save a bit of money. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

I am going to give those build a shot! Question please. The magnetic tape goes on top of the foam correct?

@PopCultureLivingRoom

8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! The magnetic tape goes next to foam on the inside. So the foam is on the outer border of the acrylic and then the magnetic tape is inside of that. Hope that makes sense.

Costa what great tutorial you can customize and don't have to wait years for your cases to be made? Thank you🙂

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tobor!

I think you can save a lot of measuring by putting the magnet strips on the shelf and trimming them in place, then peel the back and press the panel onto it while it's on the rack. Then take it down to put more pressure/cure

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

I did try that at first. It sounds easy but can be difficult because before you press down on the glass you have to have it perfectly lined up. If you don't they will be in the wrong spot and you'll have to redo it. I'm too much of a perfectionist and they never ended up being in the right spot. It ended up being easier for me to measure things from the top. By no means am I saying you shouldn't try it yourself because it might work for you. Thank you so much for watching and thanks for your suggestion!

@soylencer

Жыл бұрын

@@PopCultureLivingRoom my other tip from related projects is to only peel the far ends (like the last ½ inch) of the sticky side, and fold the paper over. This will let it stick but can be removed by pulling from the middle until you're lined up perfectly, then pinch the folded paper and pull back slowly at a shallow angle as you press the strip down and it should keep itself aligned.

Nice

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Would it be possible to do the acrylic only on the top shelf? I don’t plan on collecting more then the endgame hot toys line and probably only need the top shelf for displaying and using the rest of the shelves for my funkos and what not.

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Yep. You just need to cut your acrylic to fit your top shelf That's the beauty of this build. You can customize it anyway you want. Thanks for watching!

Hi man great stuff!!! Question though, I'm having problems getting the side panels to stay on the racking, the magnetic tape just isn't grabbing well enough. I'm stuck on the side panels due to this, I've tried doubling it up on a couple different places didn't work. I purchased the same you have, only difference is my side panels are in 3 sections, just the way it worked out, had it cut in store. Didn't think having it in three sections would make a difference with this, but idk at this point. Anyways really struggling here, starting to get frustrated. D: Any additional pointers you can suggest?

@PopCultureLivingRoom

10 ай бұрын

I am so sorry you're having issues with your side panels. Would you be able to send me pictures of what's going on with your case to my email address? popculturelivingroom@gmail.com I think being able to visualize it will help me come up with a solution for you. Thank you so much for your support and hopefully we can get your display case together and looking awesome.

I just bought and used fish tanks upside down or sideways for taller pieces.

@PopCultureLivingRoom

26 күн бұрын

That's great! Thank you so much for watching!

Im a bit of a lego nut and this cabinet design is perfect. I find more satisfaction from making things myself than buying a half arse made piece of shit from ikea and finding that "part E12 isnt going with d17 properly" if ya get my meaning. Top Job Bro!!

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

It is definitely more satisfying making things yourself. You can also make any modifications you want to fit what you need. Thanks for watching and thank you for the kind words!

Hi Kosta, looks awsome bud! I don't have the space for this 😭... Lol

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Donald! You can always get the smaller versions of this garage shelf. LOL.

I think using a full size acrylic panel for all 3 shelves cuts out a lot of these steps

@PopCultureLivingRoom

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! If that's the way you want your acrylic panel then definitely do it that way. I prefer the individual panels. I like the fact that if I only need to access one part of the display, then I only need to remove a small section. I also like the look of the individual panels. This build is a template. You can customize the display any way you want. That's what I love about the build and I enjoy seeing other people's take on the tutorials. If you decide to make this case and have questions, feel free to reach out to me. I'd be happy to help.

Me after completing this project would probably gives me depression and anxiety after looking at the final result. You did a really good job nice video.

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I feel you could make this and feel great with the results. Just need to have patience when building. You should check out my Instagram and live streams. I show off cases made by people from the community. They were just like you and they came out great.

Is the material list for one shelf only? I am building two and about to order the items. Want to make sure I order enough to complete the build with no delays. Thanks!!!

@PopCultureLivingRoom

5 ай бұрын

Hi! Thanks for watching! Yes. The material list is for one garage shelf. If you have any other questions or need help with anything, please feel free to reach out to me. I'd be happy to help.

How has the magnetic tape held up? And instead of cutting the acrylic in 3 separate parts I was planning on just having one whole sheet since I might adjust the shelves to different heights in the future so do you think the magnet from the tape will be able to hold a whole sheet?

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Josh! As for the acrylic staying magnetized to the shelf, I have had no issues so far. They have been staying on great. I am in the middle of making an update video and in the video I will be suggesting using acrylic weld which will adhere the magnetic tape to the acrylic better. I have one or 2 strips that, when I remove the panel, the magnetic tape sticks to the shelf and comes off of the acrylic. As for a full sheet holding, I am not sure because you will have less magnetic tape used which would decrease the hold. You may need wider magnetic tape to have more surface area to cling on to. Another option might be going with a thinner front acrylic which will make it a bit lighter.

@joshstargill6339

2 жыл бұрын

@@PopCultureLivingRoom thanks for the reply and suggestions. I was thinking wider tape would be better as well but thanks again and look forward to the follow up video!

1:20 in and I'm subscribed ... XD

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Really finding these videos helpful. Do you know what grey color you used for the wall?

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 ай бұрын

I'm happy you're finding everything helpful. The wall color is a paint from Benjamin Moore: Ashland Slate 1608 Thanks so much for watching!

@gamingwithdummies3960

2 ай бұрын

@@PopCultureLivingRoom Awesome thanks!

Hi do u have any ideas how to DIY L shape cabinet / corner cabinet?

@PopCultureLivingRoom

5 ай бұрын

I do. In fact my current setup is L shaped. Email me at popculturelivingroom@gmail.com and I'll give you details. Thanks for watching!

If you have one or have access to one, tables saws are excellent for cutting acrylic. The disc blade cools fast enough to avoid melting the acrylic, which is really annoying if you try cutting it with a jigsaw.

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

You are totally right about table saws. I wish I had room for a table saw. Life would be much easier. I need to clear some room in the basement. Thanks again for watching! I appreciate the support. I also love learning new stuff. Thank you for sharing.

Cool video. Just a question tho, Do you really want to use OPEN cell foam for dust free results? Not closed cell to minimize air flow and minuscule dust particles moving in and out with air pressure?

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I use the open cell foam for its ability to compress. The foam will come above the magnetic tape so when you put it on the frame it will compress down and conform to any ridge or protrusion created by the brackets and rivets. Closed cell foam is too rigid and does not work. If the frame didn't have these brackets and rivets, you wouldn't need the foam as all you would need to do is put a continuous piece of magnetic tape on each side. Hope this helped.

@MonstersOfTheUniverse

Жыл бұрын

Yes that is very helpful information! Thank you!p very much!!

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

@@MonstersOfTheUniverse I'm glad I could help!

Do you have any suggestions on how to get the acrylic sheets? Ive looked at all the plastic type local shops around my area and theyre quoting me around 300-400$. The big hardware stores dont have such a big size do you think my best bet would be to get 3 Tall 24 inch width 48 inch sheets from one of the big hardware stores?

@PopCultureLivingRoom

4 ай бұрын

That's a lot for acrylic sheets. I'm sorry to hear that. What size garage shelf display are you making? Is the quote for the front and side panels only? Where are you located? I've been able to help others in the past with getting their acrylic sheets for a decent price. Thanks for watching!

@Satrim373

4 ай бұрын

@PopCultureLivingRoom it should be the same price as yours. And yeah the quote is for just the side panels and front panel. I live in Oregon and most people suggest a place called Tap Plastic but they quoted just for the front panel 200$. Oh also don't thank me for watching haha thank you for the video and the reply!

@G-flo

3 ай бұрын

@@Satrim373 If you're in the US, there's a site called acme plastics where you can get cut-to-size sheets, if you don't want the hassle of cutting them yourself. Shipping can be a bit pricey though.

Love this! Does your acrylic sit on the ground or stop at the bottom of the bottom shelf?

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! My acrylic does not sit on the ground. The magnets I use are very strong. The brand I use is the best as I have tested a few brands. If there is any slide to the acrylic then the rivets stop them by hooking the 2 layers of magnetic tape. Thank you so much for watching!!!

@keyfretter

Жыл бұрын

@@PopCultureLivingRoom Thanks so much! I already had the rack, have bought the acrylic (48"x96" - I'll need to cut it), and am ordering the rest of the materials today.

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! If you have any questions while building it, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I'd be happy to help. Make sure you take pics and send them to me because I'd like to check it out when it's finished.

Hi Costa, the open cell foam, is it 1/4" or 1/8" thick? I would think 1/8" thick since your double -up magnetic tape's thickness is 1/8" thick. I am currently working on my grocery list of components, and I do want to make sure I do order the correct stuff. Nothing sucks as bad as starting to work on a project and one must pause to wait for correct items to be delivered. Thanks again for everything.

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Good morning! The open cell foam is 1/4" thick. It's this thick to rise above the magnetic tape and then when you attach it to the frame the foam compresses and will contour over any bump or irregular part of the frame. One thing I would highly recommend is to use the magnetic tape I use on my display. I tested several types of magnetic tape in this by far is the strongest.

@mrxenosith8023

Жыл бұрын

@@PopCultureLivingRoom smart cookie you are, force is strong with you wise one.

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🙂

How much does the acrylic shelf hold vs the particle board shelf?

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

The acrylic shelf is half inch thick so it can hold a lot of weight. It's very sturdy. I feel it can hold more weight than the particle board which is rated at holding 200lbs.

Maybe I missed it but for the middle shelf that is acrylic, what thickness did you use? I assume it’s thicker than sides and front due to weight of items placed on the shelf.

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Ford! The acrylic shelf is 1/2 inch thick. I believe I talk about it in the 1st video of making the display case.

@bhodie131

2 жыл бұрын

@@PopCultureLivingRoom perfect! Thanks for the info. I’ll go back and rewatch the series again. I was so focused on what to pick up since I already owned the shelving units. I had no idea what to do with them. But I do now. :).

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

@@bhodie131 You're very welcome! Please don't hesitate to reach out to me if you have any other questions.

What size of the acrylic your used or how thick it is. Thank you

@PopCultureLivingRoom

8 ай бұрын

Hello! Thank you for watching! The sickness for the side panels of the acrylic or 116th of an inch thick and the thickness for the front panels was 3/32 of an inch thick. The overall size of them depends on how big your display case is if you have the same one as mine the side panels are 24 by 72 in and the front panels if you don't cut them individually the 48 by 72 in

I just finished my build, bu how in the world do you clean to the inside part of the acrylic and prevent hairs and dust before you put it on the shelf?

@PopCultureLivingRoom

7 ай бұрын

Sorry for the late response. I've been out of town. I take the acrylic off the case and flip it over on a table with a towel or soft surface. Then I use Novus 1 and clean the inside part. You should only use a plastic cleaner like Novus 1 on acrylic. It cleans and removes static. Then I put the panel back on the case and clean the outside. Hope that helps.

@snarkbark2714

7 ай бұрын

@@PopCultureLivingRoom I just bought it. I’m having the issue of static pulling all the dust and hair to the acrylic. Every time I wipe with a microfiber cloth it makes it worse

I was thinking since I have one to change it now I think maybe I do it … but don’t know…

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Ай бұрын

I think you should. If you have any questions, you can always reach out to me and I'd be happy to answer. Thanks for watching!

Is it easy to see the seams between the sheets on the front panel? I'll be adjusting the shelves Heights most likely so the cut will not line up with the shelf, if that makes sense

@PopCultureLivingRoom

8 ай бұрын

Hi! Thanks so much for watching! If you plan on adjusting your shelves, I would keep the front panel as one big piece.

@kaspies8150

8 ай бұрын

@PopCultureLivingRoom I can't find anywhere near me that has acrylic apart from lowes and whatnot. Dude online told me a 72 x 48 would cost 250+ to ship and recommended it be cut in half to get a cheaper shipping cost. You think it would look that bad if it was two pieces?

@PopCultureLivingRoom

8 ай бұрын

@@kaspies8150 where are you located? Maybe I can help find you a place.

How are acrylic holding up so far? Does it sag or warp? Are there stronger magnetic tape? Vinyl tape is not very classy. Are there plastic frames that snap on the acrylic?

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! The acrylic still looks the same it did when I first made the panels. No sag or warp. I don't use plastic frames and I am not sure if anyone makes them. The one issue that I did have is that some of the magnetic tape didn't stick on the acrylic when I would take it off the display. The magnetism was stronger than the adhesive on the back. So I superglued the magnetic tape to the acrylic. I mention this in one of my livestreams but I am working on another update video. I keep learning and finding new and better ways. Here is the livestream. Go to timestamp 21:21. The new garage shelf tips start there. kzread.info/dash/bejne/f4qIxKispNbap6w.html Thanks again for watching and if you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to me.

May ask, does vinyl tape differs from electrical tape? Or they are the same?

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

From the description on Amazon, the vinyl tape I use is designed for safety marking and dance floor splicing. It can also be used or packaging, color coding and labeling, silk screening, tabbing, bundling, sealing, electroplating. It feels a bit thicker than regular electrical tape.

Where did you get / order your acrylic sheet? This is hard to find for me... Thank you.

@PopCultureLivingRoom

8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! I get my acrylic from a place that specializes in plastics. I typed "acrylic sheets near me" into google and looked up each place nearby. Where are you located? Maybe I can help find you a place. Thanks again!

Is there a way to make the shelves even spaced

@PopCultureLivingRoom

5 ай бұрын

Hi. You should definitely be able to space the shelves out evenly. Thanks for watching!

is the magnet strip strong enough to sustain the weight of the acrylic ?

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching Junwei! The acrylic has been on for about a month and so far so good. In a few months, I plan on doing an update video to see how it is holding up and see if anything needs to be modified.

@jae.ww97

2 жыл бұрын

@@PopCultureLivingRoom Thanks for the response to this comment ! I'm still hesitating to try this method out as i'm afraid that the magnet couldn't withstand the weight of the acrylic... However, this video has given me great ideas of how to customise my own display using garage racks !

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

@@jae.ww97 Totally understandable. You can always use Velcro. I'm happy I was able to help give you some ideas.

What type of lighting did you use?

@PopCultureLivingRoom

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! I used these because they are very bright. amzn.to/3xpRtjp

How much do I expect acrylic sheets have in millimeters?

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! If you're talking about thickness, for the side panels you could do 2mm and the front panels I'd go 3mm.

Question when you say double layer of magnetic tape do you mean one layer going on the frame and the other on the panel?

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Hi William! I mean 2 magnets stacked on each other on the panel.

@williamhenry2290

Жыл бұрын

@@PopCultureLivingRoom Okay just making sure learned if you use normal round magnets you have to use one on panel and one on frame with both being mounted with two sided tape. Because in order stop magnet from sliding down you need way more force then the weight of the panel. You risk snapping the plexiglass when you go to take it off if you go that high. Found this out on old piece I had laying around.

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

This is why I use the magnetic tape. And the brand that I use. It is super strong.

Why did you use white for the shelves instead of black? Also why not just paint them instead if covering them?

@PopCultureLivingRoom

4 ай бұрын

Hi! I chose white because I wanted a brighter display. I like the way my figures look in the display with the white. I do have a second garage shelf next to this garage shelf and the top two sections are white and the bottom is black. I also think I'm going to make the bottom of this main display case black also. I like having an options. You can totally paint the shelves. I prefer the look of the fabric. It's all about preference. I've had people on here paint their shelves. Some have used wallpaper on their shelves. Some have used bed sheets. I view my tutorial videos as a starting point. You can make your display case any way you want. You should check out my display case tribute video and you'll see all the different ways people have made their display cases. It's quite extraordinary and I love seeing the variations. Thank you so much for watching! If you do decide to build a display case, please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. I'm here to help.

@orionrainz

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the response

@PopCultureLivingRoom

4 ай бұрын

@@orionrainz you're welcome! I'm here if you need me.

So you believe this could be pulled off if the length was 72 instead of 48 or would the acrylic be too heavy

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Hey King Killa! I think it would be too heavy and probably awkward to take off. Were you looking at getting a shelf that was 72x72x24? You can always get two 72x36x24 shelves.

@kingkilla379

2 жыл бұрын

@@PopCultureLivingRoom yeah I was looking to get a 72x72x24 to have a seamless collection on display without any bar separating them im trying to debate between either this or a moducase

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

If you decide to go with the large seamless display, which I'd love to see, you may want to use velcro instead of magnetic tape.

whered you get the acrylic sheets from

@PopCultureLivingRoom

9 ай бұрын

I have a local plastics dealer near me. I would do a search for "acrylic sheets near me". A place that specializes in acrylic is usually cheaper than other places. Where are you located?

so when you doubled up the magnetic tape, you just adhered them on top of each other?

@LizardKing9000

2 жыл бұрын

also, if i didnt want to double up the magnetic tape, i wonder if 1/8 tall open cell foam would be adequate.

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Aaron! Thanks for watching! Yes, I adhered them on top of each other.

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

That might work. I didn't think about getting a smaller foam. If you do try it with 1/8 tall open cell foam, I'd love to know how it worked out. Thanks again for watching!

@LizardKing9000

2 жыл бұрын

@@PopCultureLivingRoom I'll let you know!! I gotta find some decent priced acrylic sheets first.

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

@@LizardKing9000 Good luck! Keep me posted with your progress. And feel free to reach out anytime.

Has anyone tried using soapy water while applying the vinyl tape boarders? I know that method is helpful when applying vinyl decals on cars to eliminate air bubbles and allow you to still move the decals into the perfect position after applying it. Curious to know if it is helpful for this as well

@PopCultureLivingRoom

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion, Finneas! I don't think it's possible to do the soapy water technique with the vinyl tape. I believe the soapy water technique is more for vinyl wrap. I'll have to look into it. Thanks so much for watching!

Damn wish could get acrylic that cheap near me... Mine gonna cost like $160 just for the front.

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Wow. Where I'm at that is the cost of all the Acrylic needed for the build. Acrylic prices because of the pandemic are just crazy still. I'm hoping we see a decrease over the next 6 months or so.

Was there still room to pass wires when you added glass shelves?

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! Yes there is. In the part 1 video, I show you how to add the acrylic shelf. You cut small notches out of the front corners.

@seanehook

2 жыл бұрын

@@PopCultureLivingRoom ok, I’ll go back and take a look. I thought that was glass. Good job.

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

@@seanehook thanks! It's a 48x24x1/2 inch thick acrylic.

Acrylic sheet thickness... now that you have had the units for a while, would you still use 1/16" for the sides and 3/32" for the front?

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Yes. I never take the side panels off so the thickness doesn't matter. The 1/16 looks great and it's cheaper. You can always do 3/32 sides but you'll pay more for minimal benefit. In the front I would not go lower than 3/32. Having the slight more thickness gives the acrylic a little more rigidity so they're not super flimsy feeling when you take them off. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching!

think you can get away with with 1/4 or 3/8 for the shelf?

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 ай бұрын

What do plan on displaying on the acrylic shelf? What size garage shelf do you have?

@ThisIsntMyNamee

Ай бұрын

@@PopCultureLivingRoom I have 5 of the 24x48 muscle racks to display my Lego collection. That price jumps pretty quick when you got have that multiple of 5 lol.

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Ай бұрын

@@ThisIsntMyNamee 3/8" should be fine. My second garage shelf has a 3/8" thick acrylic shelf and it has 1/6 scale DeLorean time machine. Quarter inch thick may be too flimsy for 24 x 48.

@ThisIsntMyNamee

Ай бұрын

@@PopCultureLivingRoom yea 1/4 sagged in the center immediately when I started loading it, was really hoping it was going to work. How much does the delorean weigh roughly?

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Ай бұрын

@@ThisIsntMyNamee The DeLorean weighs 15+ lbs

You know what…I am tired of dusting😤 Thank you for the video! p.S. I’m like 777 🤘🏽😈🔥🍻

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Dust is the enemy! I'm happy you liked video! 🤘

Brother, I want to ask how thick the acrylic board is?

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

The clear acrylic on the sides is 1/16 of an inch thick. The clear acrylic on the front of the display is 3/32 of an inch thick. The clear acrylic shelf is 1/2 inch thick. Thanks so much for watching! Really appreciate it.

@dovandep0127

Жыл бұрын

@@PopCultureLivingRoom 👌thanksBro

could you blast that music like +10db louder next time?

@PopCultureLivingRoom

6 ай бұрын

Way ahead of you. Prepare to have your ears blown when I upload my next video. If you have any questions about building the display case, feel free to reach out to me I'd be happy to help you out.

feels like this is more budget friendly than Ikea lol

@PopCultureLivingRoom

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! It can definitely be more budget-friendly than even the IKEA Depot. If you decide to build the display, please feel free to reach out to me with any questions. Thanks again for watching.

@hmmdoh7835

7 ай бұрын

@@PopCultureLivingRoom sure thing, man i saw someone toss theirs n i didnt pick up now too late lol

The hidden challenge was not to blink?

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Hope it was helpful.

hey. what paint color is your wall? looks sleek. pls tell me!! XD

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! The paint is Benjamin Moore Ashland Slate #1608.

@mikuronightray5902

Жыл бұрын

@@PopCultureLivingRoom nice! is your ceiling the same color?

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

The ceiling is white

What about the clear shelf, I did not see it discussed

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! The clear shelf is discussed in part 1 at the 3:33 mark. kzread.info/dash/bejne/gpN40rKnd6_Zp7g.html

@terrylcoltonphd

Жыл бұрын

@@PopCultureLivingRoom Thanks

Vinyl tape just electrical tape?

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Hi John! It's not electrical tape. It's a premium tape. It's thicker and used for safety marking. Thanks for watching!

Tip for anyone doing this - make sure the depth of your staples is less than the thickness of the wood shelves. Don’t ask me how I know lol

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Oh no! Great tip!

damn im looking into getting my first display case and i saw this... but i feel id fck this up and im scared to try it lmoa

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Don't sell yourself short SKY. I think anyone can make this display case with a little patience. You should check out my community tab. I showcased a few finished displays from subscribers. If you do decide to go ahead and make this display, feel free to reach out to me with any questions. Thanks for watching!

@SKY13.

2 жыл бұрын

@@PopCultureLivingRoom thank you I appreciate it

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Anytime!

PLEASE BLINK!

@PopCultureLivingRoom

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I'm working with ILM on CGI-ing some blinks into the video. If you decide to build the display case or decide to build anything with my videos, please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.

Great D.I.Y., Just 1 tip... blink once in awhile lol

@PopCultureLivingRoom

2 жыл бұрын

Lol. Thanks for watching!

Why u talking on 0.5x speed

@PopCultureLivingRoom

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! Feel free to use the speed up function in the KZread settings. If you decide to build the display case and have questions, feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to help.

I see a lot of people wowed by this, but it is literally tape around the edges and it looks like it. There has to be a better option, like plastic framing or even wood or better yet some aluminum painted black

@PopCultureLivingRoom

Жыл бұрын

Yep. It's taped around edges and it works extremely well. Especially as a DIY. This looks no different then the front of the Moducase. My videos are meant to be a guide and you can do whatever you want. A lot of those that have built this case have made modifications to their liking and you can to. I appreciate your opinion and thank you for watching!

@user-qh1et4xu3x

5 ай бұрын

You can use anything for the frame it all depends on your budget so tape is a low cost effective way he’s showing us.

@elastronomer8462

2 ай бұрын

Yeah ... Cry about it. This is great info and guidance. Great starter guide. Do what you want with your own materials.

Not worth it....just spend $400 on a real display case and save tons of hours

@PopCultureLivingRoom

22 күн бұрын

Cool. Thanks for watching!