The problem I've been having with my 54mm collection is storage, at the present they are stored in two draws in a writing desk. This is not very satisfactory as they are hard to access and becoming jumbled. So, on a visit to our local Asda, I found some plastic storage boxes - £11 for three - a bargain! Box one Red army cavalry, Commanders and gun crews.
Box two Red army Infantry, Naval contingent, Cyclists and Commanders. These boxes will make choosing figures for games a lot easier.
Blue army in Box three, Cavalry, Infantry and Commanders - Hmm! I could do with a few more Heavy Cavalry for this army. (Click on photo to enlarge).
At this point I realised I was short of boxes! luckily, I found one which we had used for camping equipment/utensils etc.so this has the overflow of Blue armies Infantry and various odds and sods. I must admit I'm rather pleased with myself organising not being one of my strong points. These boxes are a great idea which will enhance my gaming as I can pick and choose units much easier now I can see them properly. I must celebrate with a game using these figures!
That works. I also use old kitchen and loungeroom glass cabinets so they are also on display. I buy these at garage sales.
ReplyDeleteFor smaller figures I tend to use boxfiles.
DeleteGreat purchase.
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm rather pleased with them.
DeleteIt is good to have a sort out and re-organisation...the plastic storage boxes are a great aid- and the right price!
ReplyDeleteYes they are a lot more accessible now .
DeleteExcellent solution Tony! A great size with the added benefit of being able to see the contents! Well done!
ReplyDeleteYes, seeing what's in there helps a lot
DeleteBoxes are the way to go, I have a number off them and find them invaluable, so much easy to find certain figures etc. Your 54mm collection looks great when you see them in their collective armies.
ReplyDeleteI was a bit shocked- alarmed to see how much stuff I had! now I can see them all.
DeleteAh, the other side of the hobby--storage and management of toys. Looks like a good solution for large scale figs. Too bad it never quite works out where each army fits in one box (or couple of boxes). There's always that "overflow/leftover" box.
ReplyDeleteYes, I was hoping they would all fit into the three boxes, never mind the fourth will allow for any further expansions.
DeleteExcellent find and a great price! Storage boxes always seem to cost quite a bit more than I'd imagine. My ongoing struggle is to find a box tall enough for 54mm cavalry /figures swinging weapons overhead but not so enormously tall that I'm mostly storing air.
ReplyDeleteYes, suitable boxes for taller miniatures are a problem.
DeleteStorage for protection and easy access is not a minor matter. Great that you have found a suitable solution. Looking forward to seeing photos of the inspired game!
ReplyDeleteRegards, James
Suitable storage is always a problem.
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