 Joined: 15/10/2022(UTC) Posts: 20 Location: Provence-Alpes-Cote-d'Azur, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
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Hello,
I would like to build a small Z scale layout (my first one) in an Aluminum case, but I wasn’t able to find one after quite a few hours of searching the internet.
Would you know if it is possible to find one with about 90x60x15cm somewhere ?
Thanks
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Amazon and Digikey has them.
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Joined: 15/10/2022(UTC) Posts: 20 Location: Provence-Alpes-Cote-d'Azur, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
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Originally Posted by: marklinist5999  Amazon and Digikey has them. Could you give me some links please, I haven’t found any with a large enough size. Thanks in advance. I was looking for something like this, the case Noch used to sell, reference 87100  Noch bare case
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 Joined: 09/10/2015(UTC) Posts: 581 Location: England, Cambridge
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Originally Posted by: Papymouzot Hello,
I would like to build a small Z scale layout (my first one) in an Aluminum case, but I wasn’t able to find one after quite a few hours of searching the internet.
Would you know if it is possible to find one with about 90x60x15cm somewhere ?
Thanks
Have looked on muscal instrument/sound equipment websites? I'm sure there would be a flight case of a suitable size. Happy hunting! Chris
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 Joined: 18/02/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,334
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In Leroy Merlin there are some tool boxes in aluminum, just don't know if they are large enough for what you want.
Miguel
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Best regards,
Miguel
Mostly Märklin H0.
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Well, you might want a jewelers briefcase for a watch collection.
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Joined: 15/10/2022(UTC) Posts: 20 Location: Provence-Alpes-Cote-d'Azur, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
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Originally Posted by: Poor Skeleton Originally Posted by: Papymouzot Hello,
I would like to build a small Z scale layout (my first one) in an Aluminum case, but I wasn’t able to find one after quite a few hours of searching the internet.
Would you know if it is possible to find one with about 90x60x15cm somewhere ?
Thanks
Have looked on muscal instrument/sound equipment websites? I'm sure there would be a flight case of a suitable size. Happy hunting! Chris I had a look at musical instruments fly cases, there are a few available with the good length, but never with the correct width. I will try to go to a musical instruments store in my region, and ask them. It will probably easier than looking on the internet without knowing where to look ..  I also found firearms cases, same issue, length is fine but depth isn't... a shame, I liked the finish and they were cheap I asked for quotes from "on demand suppliers" on the web, but this time the price was a show stopper... although the finish looked "industrial" I could build one in wood, it could look nicer, but a lot more fragile... prone to scratches... could be much heavier too.... it is still in the "options list" I checked already for tools cases, but all cases are too small my biggest issue is that I am still like a kid,  I would love to be in a position to build my very first Z layout for yesterday...  I would like to build the layout in a case, and it means that the size of the layout will be case dependent if I purchase an aluminium one, and I am not keen yet on the "wood case option"... Quite a few of my RC transmitter cases are completely identical with subtle size differences, but same corners, handles, hinges, finish of the aluminium panels... I would love to find out where they get these parts from and build one myself.... it would be less nice than wood, but certainly more scratch proof... and light...
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Joined: 10/02/2021(UTC) Posts: 3,914 Location: Michigan, Troy
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I've seen N and Z scale suitcase layouts. You might be better off using a small to medium size hard travel luggage.
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Originally Posted by: Pasquiles I saw, but it seems they have been "out of stock" since they were listed...
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Originally Posted by: Papymouzot
I saw, but it seems they have been "out of stock" since they were listed...
I believe that these are new items and Modellbahnshop-lippe suggests that they will become available in Q4 2025. Carim
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Originally Posted by: Carim Originally Posted by: Papymouzot
I saw, but it seems they have been "out of stock" since they were listed...
I believe that these are new items and Modellbahnshop-lippe suggests that they will become available in Q4 2025. Carim I have put an alarm on their web site to get notified when it becomes available.. I guess I'll have to be a joiner and craft my own box in the meantime :)
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Joined: 15/10/2022(UTC) Posts: 20 Location: Provence-Alpes-Cote-d'Azur, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
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Hello, I have found a case with a very similar size to the smallest Noch cases. It is 55 x 35 cm
I am about to start laying out a few rails on it :)
I am going to check how to post images on the forum, the first image I added seems to have been deleted by an admin maybe ?
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