Khaki Posted 6 June , 2015 Author Share Posted 6 June , 2015 Very striking displays all round, would do credit to any military museum, well done all. khaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thGordons Posted 7 June , 2015 Share Posted 7 June , 2015 I don't have the room for the spectacular displays posted above but here is my "Junk Room" / "Museum" (depends who you are talking to!) Of course given the nature of my main collection most have to be stored at a secure location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted 7 June , 2015 Share Posted 7 June , 2015 Some badges,titles and buttons from the Irish Regiments I have some medals but will have to frame them. Regarsd, Murrough. : Lovely display,how long did it take you.I would like to start similar collection,any tips would be appreciated Regards Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trenchtrotter Posted 7 June , 2015 Share Posted 7 June , 2015 4thGordons Most impressive. Wish I had such a room instead of invading the dining room and landing. I could do more displays but for room. Well done on your collection. TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRONNO Posted 7 June , 2015 Share Posted 7 June , 2015 My better half would have a FIT................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon2 Posted 7 June , 2015 Share Posted 7 June , 2015 If I had an area or two like 4thGordons where I could disappear too, my wife would appreciate the peace and quiet........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon92 Posted 7 June , 2015 Share Posted 7 June , 2015 Very impressive, Chris. Are any of your Gordon artifacts attributed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thGordons Posted 7 June , 2015 Share Posted 7 June , 2015 Very impressive, Chris. Are any of your Gordon artifacts attributed? Only the various medals and oddments of paperwork I have picked up really. Some of the doublets do have names inked in them and I have a trench lighter that is engraved to a 1/4th man and a cigarette case etc but mostly no they are not. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murrough Posted 11 June , 2015 Share Posted 11 June , 2015 : Lovely display,how long did it take you.I would like to start similar collection,any tips would be appreciated Regards Gerry Hi Gerry, it took a couple of years, mostly purchased on ebay and at markets/boot sales, always try to buy genuine items and join the British Badge Forum for tips and advice on how to spot the real article.http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/index.phpalso members there sell good items at reasonable prices. Regards, M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted 11 June , 2015 Share Posted 11 June , 2015 Thank you Murrough, That's great advice particular the British badge forum. Regards Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaki Posted 21 July , 2015 Author Share Posted 21 July , 2015 Wall mounting belts and accessories tension released This is how I achieve a pleasing wall mount with ease, in the first image you can see I have made a simple 2.5" 'shelf' with two dowels set at a distance apart to allow belt tension. I have also made two wall brackets out of simple strap iron (I left one exposed so you can see it) the exposed length of the dowels is equal to the width of the belt. This prevents the belt from sagging and allows for complete tension. The advantage of this display style is that it provides for greater dimension and also with a narrow platform 2.5" ,accessories such as pouches, holsters, sword hangers etc can hang naturally and freely. khaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaki Posted 21 July , 2015 Author Share Posted 21 July , 2015 Here is an officers (British) rig that is already wall mounted sorry I couldn't quite get the shoulder cross strap in, but you can see that the holster etc can hang freely as described. khaki ps sorry, I thought that it would be clearer than that, however the rear sword strap runs through a cut out in the platform so that it hangs in a natural manner. (k) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaki Posted 21 July , 2015 Author Share Posted 21 July , 2015 I think I have found the problem with my photography, I will need to upgrade my flash from this. khaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaki Posted 21 July , 2015 Author Share Posted 21 July , 2015 A little better khaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaki Posted 21 July , 2015 Author Share Posted 21 July , 2015 My improved lighting, Stonebridge Field Lantern (US) khaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon92 Posted 22 July , 2015 Share Posted 22 July , 2015 Very innovative displays, khaki. Can you say more about how you made the wall brackets? I am tempted to try something similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaki Posted 22 July , 2015 Author Share Posted 22 July , 2015 The brackets that I make are very simple in design and construction and are meant to hold lightweight items. I generally purchase half inch strap iron, usually in 3' lengths. Easily found at any of the larger hardware chains. I simply add the desired measurements of the 'shelf' front usually half to three quarters of an inch, the base say two and a half and the rear arm vertical and above the shelf at least three inches. I am always a bit generous with the width and allow an extra eighth of an inch so that the fit is not too snug. Scribe the location of the intended cut and bend marks and cut off the total length required with a hacksaw. File down each end removing sharp edges. Center and punch location of required screw holes and drill same. file & countersink screw holes. base showing small screw holes for securing & preventing movement of shelf side view angle view showing hole for securing to wall. Secure strap at scribed bend marks in an engineers vice and hammer the front and rear arms at 90 degree angles to the base, applied heat will assist. Tools I use, Hacksaw file scriber drill press vice heavy ballpeen hammer The illustrated brackets were made for other purposes so the dimensions are different than described, but illustrate what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trajan Posted 23 July , 2015 Share Posted 23 July , 2015 I don't have the room for the spectacular displays posted above but here is my "Junk Room" / "Museum" (depends who you are talking to!)... Must show those photographs to my wife next time she complains about my cabinets with drawers of bayonets and the hanging display, all of which are confined to my 'hovel' - the passage leading to the balcony doorway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grovetown Posted 23 July , 2015 Share Posted 23 July , 2015 0721151106.jpg Here is an officers (British) rig that is already wall mounted sorry I couldn't quite get the shoulder cross strap in, but you can see that the holster etc can hang freely as described. khaki ps sorry, I thought that it would be clearer than that, however the rear sword strap runs through a cut out in the platform so that it hangs in a natural manner. (k) Hard to tell from the picture, yet it looks like you may have the 1901 Naval Other Ranks pistol pouch with your set-up rather than an officer's item. http://www.karkeeweb.com/patterns/1901/components/1901_ammunition_carriers.html Cheers, GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaki Posted 23 July , 2015 Author Share Posted 23 July , 2015 Hello GT, You have a good eye, you are exactly right, I sometimes change things around for amusement, I had wondered although never seen evidence of it whether Naval Officers in the RND would have used this combination. regards khaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon92 Posted 23 July , 2015 Share Posted 23 July , 2015 The brackets that I make are very simple in design and construction and are meant to hold lightweight items. I generally purchase half inch strap iron, usually in 3' lengths. Easily found at any of the larger hardware chains. I simply add the desired measurements of the 'shelf' front usually half to three quarters of an inch, the base say two and a half and the rear arm vertical and above the shelf at least three inches. I am always a bit generous with the width and allow an extra eighth of an inch so that the fit is not too snug. Scribe the location of the intended cut and bend marks and cut off the total length required with a hacksaw. File down each end removing sharp edges. Center and punch location of required screw holes and drill same. file & countersink screw holes. 0722151526.jpg base showing small screw holes for securing & preventing movement of shelf 0722151525.jpg side view 0722151524.jpg angle view showing hole for securing to wall. Secure strap at scribed bend marks in an engineers vice and hammer the front and rear arms at 90 degree angles to the base, applied heat will assist. Tools I use, Hacksaw file scriber drill press vice heavy ballpeen hammer The illustrated brackets were made for other purposes so the dimensions are different than described, but illustrate what I mean. Many thanks for this, khaki. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaki Posted 23 July , 2015 Author Share Posted 23 July , 2015 You are very welcome khaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon92 Posted 15 September , 2015 Share Posted 15 September , 2015 I am reviving this thread, not with a new contribution unfortunately, but rather with a question. How are professional display artists able to prop a cap under an arm on a display form and keep the headgear from falling? Same question for affixing a uniform sleeve to the body of the jacket? See photo below for examples. Is there some kind of non-destructive cement that is used? If anyone has any insights on this, I would be grateful if you would clue me in. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaki Posted 15 September , 2015 Author Share Posted 15 September , 2015 Hello Mike, When I was doing framing I displayed a lot of relatively heavy pieces in shadow boxes including uniforms, books etc, We never NEVER used glue, everything had to be reversible without damaging the material. What was done was I sewed the items in place using very fine nylon filament (fishing line) ensuring that the weave wasn't damaged in the process. However even that in my opinion is inappropriate with old (100 years) uniforms which ideally should be stored flat on acid free paper with temperature/humidity/ light free controlled environment. There is even a special cleaning process prior to storage. I would think that these days a lot of uniform displays as you described may well include or be completely reproduction. If the need arises to display a cap with a blouse I would display the cap separate from but next to the blouse. These are just the things that I might do, but I highly recommend that an enquiry with the Smithsonian, West Point Museum or Imperial War Museum would be the place to start. regards khaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaki Posted 15 September , 2015 Author Share Posted 15 September , 2015 Sorry, I missed your question about the helmet/sleeve, again what I would do would be to design and build a platform that would sit inside the helmet, perhaps mounted on 2" wooden dowel and attached to the wooden plug or neck that most mannequins have. It's all about illusion and concealment with a lot of experimenting to make the day longer. The sleeve I would think to be quite easy, I would insert a wire 'arm' attached at the shoulder of the mannequin and stopping an inch or so short of the cuff, make sure it is of sufficient gauge to take the sleeve weight but can still be bent with ease. Once the jacket is on the mannequin reach inside the sleeve and bend the elbow to the desired angle. khaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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