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Do you have a model or
work of fine art for which you need a beautiful case? Just contact
us and we'll give you numerous options from which to choose.
Our design experts are here to assist along the way.
Our cases are fine furniture,
made to last more than a lifetime as is the treasure held within
its protection.
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Options such as stained glass backing for aquatic drama, mirror
backing and/or bottom accent for additional view of fine details
are also available.
Dry freight containers
shown on mirror base with exotic Canary wood edging.
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We offer many different
types of wood to choose from including some VERY RARE
selections not shown on our web site as the availability is so
limited.
Shown here is natural Cherry
with exotic Padauk edging.
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Exotic
Wood Choices |
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We hand select all our
woods for distinctive character as we believe the quality of
the art is all in the details. Have a wood choice not listed?
Let us know and we'll see what we can find to suit your individual
desires.
All woods are naturally
finished for the purest wood grain, color and radiance. Stains
are available upon request but not favored over rich natural
exotics.
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Each piece is fine sanded
and hand finished for life long endurance.
We often utilize inlays
and contrasting border woods to add to the drama and beauty of
a case. We choose wood tone colors which will best compliment
the individual work of art.
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Offering display cases
in both freestanding and table top versions. Freestanding cases
can be fully enclosed on the bottom, with tapered, decorative
or turned legs.
Shown here is Figured Mahogany
with Purpleheart edging, drawer and custom made exotic wood handle.
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Custom made model supports
and a drawer on silent, smooth ball bearing drawer glides is
a perfect accent.
Seen here in Teak with
an exotic Satine trim finished in a durable high gloss lacquer.
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Turned
legs custom made to order in
many variations of design and wood choices.
Red Oak with a fine hand
rubbed Danish oil finish shown to the right.
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Here's an example of a
Mahogany and Wenge freestanding base with curved cross supports
and a small decorative shelf. Also available in straight cross
supports, full bottom shelving and fully enclosed with doors
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Marquetry
& Inlays in exotic wood
cases.
They don't
have to be square, this one
is six sided with overhead no heat lighting that is battery operated.
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Full freestanding cases
can include all the options. Easy open back, model supports,
drawers more more.
All legs are independently
adjustable in height for ideal balance regardless of flooring.
This one also includes
custom designed and executed overhead lighting.
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NO
Heat Lighting
with
no visible wires or hardware!
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Unique
Raven designs using state of
the art diodes for maximum light using less power than a night
light bulb!
Shown here as overhead
lighting encased in matching exotic Lacewood with alternating
amber and white lights.
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A recessed lighting version
for larger cases, this one is eight feet long. The matching wood
trim directs the light toward the model without obscuring the
view from any angle including the top. |
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Here's a smaller case,
18" long, made of Ebony with Padauk accents. We also incorporate
metals in our case work. This center is made of real copper which
has been textured and treated to prevent oxidation which would
otherwise change the color.
Battery
operated overhead no heat lighting
is included in the top shown here to the left. No outlet required.
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Remote
controlled lighting options.
Independently controls several lighting circuits.
One button remotely turns
on the overhead lighting. Another button turns on the interior
red battle lighting. Yet another button turns on the interior
and deck operational lighting.
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Here's an example of a
smaller model, 30" long, in a freestanding case design.
The top is an illuminated security top which is removable with
hidden screws.
Well balanced and secure
for busier display areas. Corners are flame polished acrylic
so as not to detract from the model viewing. The center of the
base can also be utilized as a shelf.
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Solid copper
lighting. Here's another option
with NO Heat Lighting, copper. This one is mounted to the base
for lift off covers. Shown here in a Fiddleback Maple freestanding
case with decorative leg treatment. |
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Ideal low voltage, special
no heat cabinet lighting is recommended for perfect illumination
of your art without heat damage.
Our cases include shatter
resistant Optix acrylic for the clearest viewing and for shipping
considerations. We can also ship without glass for local installation.
Knock down style cases come with detail photo assembly instructions.
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Cases can have a solid
wood top or a clear top as shown here with side and top wood
edging stiles for strength.
Here's one with a single
overhead cabinet no heat lighting element. Custom matched stained
Cherry tabletop display case in high gloss lacquer finish.
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We offer a variety of lovely
base woods to choose from, this one is Pomelle Bubinga. Combined
with a protective clear acrylic cover for maximum uninterrupted
viewing. We use stronger, thicker acrylic to ensure the model's
protection. All edges are flame polished for clarity. |
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Your case
top can lift off of the base from above the model in a standard
configuration.
A unique design to Raven case goods allows you
to consider an opening back panel. A great upgrade for larger
pieces and delicate square rigged sailing ships. When you don't
want to risk lifting the cover over the art, this is the answer.
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Easy open
back options. Designed so the
entire back lifts away from the case with ease. This allows for
the simplest access to your art within, moving the back panel
completely out of the way.
All knobs and handles are
made of brass or matching wood. Extremely strong Rare Earth magnets
secure the panel's top in place.
This case is made of Mahogany
and exotic Lacewood, a lovely combination.
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An example of our Imperial
Russian case made entirely of solid Teak using up to hard to
find 24/4 teak. Wooden stiles and finials are custom turned on
a lathe. Top lifts off and case plinth lifts out from the separate
freestanding base leg unit.
Ornamentation
is custom cast in 14 carat gold.
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A brass nameplate can be
included and mounted onto a matching wood block which is then
secured into the case.
Natural fine Danish oils
are used in our standard finish bringing the woods to a beautiful
low luster. Harder satin urethane and high gloss lacquer finishes
are available upgrades
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Unique, one-of-a-kind custom
wooden base work for any need.
This is an example of one
custom made of mahogany for a T-Rex Dinosaur model going into
an East Coast museum. The elevated wood platforms fit the dinosaur's
feet perfectly.
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View the individual ship
pages for detailed views of custom casework created for our museum
quality models. Contact us with your specifications for quote
information and design assistance. |
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