FTLewisBrat Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Hey Guys - Just wanted to post some pictures of the gear displays I built a while ago. I don’t have any uniforms and (in my humble opinion) web gear alone on a mannequin doesn’t look quite right. I built these from scrap wood and some cheap fabric, probably have $30-$40 total in all three combined. I like being able to see the inside of the gear, plus they don’t look quite as imposing as full mannequins in the room. If anyone is really interested I could post some more detailed pictures and give a quick rundown of the construction, just let me know. Feedback is always appreciated! Link to post Share on other sites
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collector731 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Very nice! Link to post Share on other sites
stealthytyler Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I would love a "blue print" on these. Great work! Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
RustyCanteen Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 That is a very nice idea. I too like that you can see the equipment better. RC "It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts." *Sherlock Holmes in "A Scandal in Bohemia"* Link to post Share on other sites
sundance Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Great looking - and I got some exercise looking at them. I really like the copper. Please show the frames without the gear so we can get an idea as to the innards. Link to post Share on other sites
FTLewisBrat Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 I’ve attached a picture of my original construction sketch, and some detailed shots of the “naked” display. If you’re interested in making one of these this should be enough info to get you rolling . Just as a side note, most of the components I specified here were selected solely because that’s what I had lying around. There are MANY items that could be changed to suite your needs which would still turn out a wonderful display. For example; the 3/4” particle board could be substituted with some 2x8, the copper tubing could be changed to PVC or wood dowels, instead of covering with fabric you could use a higher grade of wood and leave it bare, bases can be anything heavy, etc., etc. Lastly… I really like using these. They are inexpensive, light, easy to use & move and don’t take up a lot of space. Most of all they really highlight the gear and some of the inner workings of that gear. If you spend a weekend making one you won’t be disappointed! Rick Link to post Share on other sites
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ken Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 great idea and thanks for posting. Link to post Share on other sites
riflegreen297 Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Those are pure genus! Thanks for sharing and some great equipment you have there. Link to post Share on other sites
strawberry 9 Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 That is one great idea! Perfect for displaying gear. No one wants a naked mannequin in a web belt standing around. How do you explain that to the cable guy? Mods should pin this post. I can see a lot of us building our own version of this. Thanks for posting! Link to post Share on other sites
collector731 Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Wow! Very creative! Can't wait to build mine! Thanks for the blue print's! Link to post Share on other sites
strawberry 9 Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 You could subtract the bottom half too and make great table top versions. Link to post Share on other sites
sgtdorango Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Those reslly are cool, if i collected gear i would be trying to build one right now!....mike Always looking for and buying 50's era 11th Airborne/ 187th ARCT/ 82nd Airborne tac mark painted jump helmets! Link to post Share on other sites
mruiz Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Good display brackets. Fort Lewis brat. I live in Chester SFC Ruiz M Ordnance ARMY Link to post Share on other sites
skautdog Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 FTLewisBrat, Display looks GREAT! Thanks for sharing. Ken Duty is the sublimest word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never wish to do less." GEN Robert E. Lee Link to post Share on other sites
FTLewisBrat Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 Thanks for all the great comments guys, if anyone builds their own version I'd love to get some pics!!! I will probably never consider this project completed until one of these has a section of tank tracks as the base Link to post Share on other sites
LIFER Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 Nice display, and nice gear. Thanks for sharing. Link to post Share on other sites
Backtheattack Posted Sunday at 09:58 AM Share Posted Sunday at 09:58 AM Interesting idea, and a nice collection of equipment. Link to post Share on other sites
conn Posted Sunday at 09:55 PM Share Posted Sunday at 09:55 PM love the bottom shelf idea to place extra gear and ammo Link to post Share on other sites
mikie Posted Sunday at 11:00 PM Share Posted Sunday at 11:00 PM Great idea nicely executed. Kinda looks like if the Invisible Man joined the army. Link to post Share on other sites
ArchangelDM Posted Monday at 05:11 PM Share Posted Monday at 05:11 PM I really like those skeleton rig mannequins beautifully displayed - Dean "Rise and rise again until lambs become lions." Always looking for ww2 USMC items, helmets and any camo'd items "thinking outside of the box" New website https://combatusedmilitaria.com Link to post Share on other sites
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