| Model boats are very eye catching with the | | | | to dust the model boat. The fewer times that |
| viewing public being unable to resist a | | | | a model boat needs dusting gives the |
| touch. Model boats are meant to be enjoyed | | | | collector more time to enjoy the collection |
| by all; mainly by the collector. Model boats | | | | and to add to the model boat collection. |
| should be protected as damage possibility | | | | |
| goes up with every touch from the | | | | Putting model boats into a display case will |
| inexperience collector or viewer of the item. | | | | decrease the cleaning factor and increase the |
| | | | safety factor. The less people handling the |
| There are several ways to protect a model | | | | model boat the longer the life of the |
| boat. For example, a collector could keep | | | | collection. Display cases may be glass or |
| model boats on high shelves inside cabinets | | | | plexiglass with laminate bases or wood bases. |
| where they may be viewed but not touched. The | | | | For model boat collectors the display case |
| most popular and sensible way to do so is to | | | | chosen by many is made of plexiglass case and |
| place your collectible item in a display | | | | a wood base. The plexiglass case is more |
| case. Benefits of display cases include the | | | | durable than the glass case and a rich wood |
| ability to keep your boat at eye-level or on | | | | base complements the unique handcrafted model |
| a table top so the item can be viewed from | | | | boat. Depending on the collector the display |
| all sides. The display cases will also limit | | | | cases may be on stands, made for a shelf or |
| the number of times the collector will need | | | | hung on a wall. |