Gun Display?

[remus]

Recently moved(as soon as lockdown allowed) and have the roofspace as a mancave. Planning to put in a Gunwalloe or something to display my rifs. Anyone got a display wall that can show pics for inspiration As I consider insulation etc too...

 

[Lozart]

If you're looking to display them on a flat wall (ie not the pitched bit) then I'd say grid wall.

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[FreeFrag.UK]

I think this one is the winner from what I've seen: 

 

[remus]

Probably going to be on this wall from the map/st pats cross to the Senegalese flag ( yes its a mess but still lots to do in many directions. Only my sword wall is looking remotely close) need space to fit a few more tables for tinkering and painting but have good space to figure it out

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[Lozart]

Probably going to be on this wall from the map/st pats cross to the Senegalese flag ( yes its a mess but still lots to do in many directions. Only my sword wall is looking remotely close) need space to fit a few more tables for tinkering and painting but have good space to figure it out

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Now THAT'S a big loft!

 

[SgtTalbert]

The stuff from IKEA works well. The only thing I'd say about gun walls is they look good (personally) but if you are an avid buyer, then you will quickly run out of space lol. 

 

[Lozart]

The stuff from IKEA works well. The only thing I'd say about gun walls is they look good (personally) but if you are an avid buyer, then you will quickly run out of space lol. 

True facts.

That's not even all of them. I've added a G3 and an M14 Socom since then too!

 

[kasaran]

The stuff from IKEA works well. The only thing I'd say about gun walls is they look good (personally) but if you are an avid buyer, then you will quickly run out of space lol. 

The peg boards not being lined up is triggering ocd...

 

[remus]

Now THAT'S a big loft!

well its the reason i agreed to this house, i needed somewhere for me lol

The stuff from IKEA works well. The only thing I'd say about gun walls is they look good (personally) but if you are an avid buyer, then you will quickly run out of space lol. 

fortunately i not a huge buyer but then i dont really sell much on. only want a few more rifs then will replace to better guns  but i financially limit myself quite a lot so it should be grand. more problematic is multiple hobbies...

 

[Reaper 1-1]

If you're looking to display them on a flat wall (ie not the pitched bit) then I'd say grid wall.

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Looks amazing! I'm hoping to do the same but I'm currently trying to figure out the best way to mount to my wall. Any suggestions?

 

[Keithlag]

i went with this in my loft

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[Lozart]

Looks amazing! I'm hoping to do the same but I'm currently trying to figure out the best way to mount to my wall. Any suggestions?

Gridwall attaches to brackets that are screwed to the wall, you can see one just behind the suppressor on the top rifle https://www.directshopfittings.co.uk/r435-gridwall-wall-fixing-bracket/?gclid=CjwKCAiA_9r_BRBZEiwAHZ_v18Dm9KzUa5WvyVSBJrTsB1bMc_DRylaVHLPkUuLlAYPSZ6x-FvtN9xoC5G8QAvD_BwE

 

[Reaper 1-1]

Gridwall attaches to brackets that are screwed to the wall, you can see one just behind the suppressor on the top rifle https://www.directshopfittings.co.uk/r435-gridwall-wall-fixing-bracket/?gclid=CjwKCAiA_9r_BRBZEiwAHZ_v18Dm9KzUa5WvyVSBJrTsB1bMc_DRylaVHLPkUuLlAYPSZ6x-FvtN9xoC5G8QAvD_BwE

And what type of screws/wall plugs did you use to mount the brackets? Sorry for all the questions mate but your the first person I've seen who's done it the exact way I want mine! 

 

[Lozart]

And what type of screws/wall plugs did you use to mount the brackets? Sorry for all the questions mate but your the first person I've seen who's done it the exact way I want mine! 

That entirely depends on what sort of wall you have! Mine is into a breeze block wall so if I remember correctly (it's been a while) they're No.8 x 30mm twin thread screws. If you're going into a plasterboard wall then I'd suggest maybe a toggle fixing plug or one of the metal screw in plugs as the racking on its own is fairly heavy then you have to factor in the weight of all the guns you're putting on there!

Something to bear in mind is that the arms that hold the gun need to be the right length. Mine are long enough to double stack the guns but if you just want one gun per set of arms, get the shorter ones! Also, try and buy everything from one supplier, much like airsoft parts there is some variance in the sizes so for example, the hat stands I have don't fit on the gridwall I have!

 

[Reaper 1-1]

That entirely depends on what sort of wall you have! Mine is into a breeze block wall so if I remember correctly (it's been a while) they're No.8 x 30mm twin thread screws. If you're going into a plasterboard wall then I'd suggest maybe a toggle fixing plug or one of the metal screw in plugs as the racking on its own is fairly heavy then you have to factor in the weight of all the guns you're putting on there!

Something to bear in mind is that the arms that hold the gun need to be the right length. Mine are long enough to double stack the guns but if you just want one gun per set of arms, get the shorter ones! Also, try and buy everything from one supplier, much like airsoft parts there is some variance in the sizes so for example, the hat stands I have don't fit on the gridwall I have!

Mate, your a legend! Thanks a lot.

 

[remus]

Finally got around to mounting them. Not the best and not ideal but will do as a stop gap

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[Sema Dragun]

Would like to display them like they did in the first Kick Ass Movie.

But yeah white background is a must so they pop.

I would even have low ambient LED lights under them.

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[Tommikka]

Would like to display them like they did in the first Kick Ass Movie.

But yeah white background is a must so they pop.

I would even have low ambient LED lights under them.

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That style isn’t hard to do - but I’m not sure on how it’s reflected in cost.

It’s shop display fittings 

I know that it’s available in white and black, with white making things more visual 

Edited to add - it’s ‘slatwall’

 

[MiK]

“Mr Craft-it-yourself drops into the convo”

General Purpose Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) - 18 X 1220 X 2440mm £30.00 (wickes)

T-Slot router bit (depending on slot width) £10-£20 (screwfix/toolstation/amazon)

Slatwall hooks £25-£50 or Gridwall hooks £10-£15 or Pegboard Hooks £8-£15 (amazon)

Spray paint £5-£15 depending on finish required.

These are just a quick “price-up” whilst I got a few mins spare between clients, so you’re looking at an initial outlay for the router bit but once that’s bought each 8ftx4ft rack is like £40-50 roughly depending on amount of Pew-Pew’s you wanna display and the hooks used.

which is making me look at my Caves walls in a whole new light

Addition - Ive changed my mind in making them when you can get raw 4ftx4ft for £9.99 and colour yourself!!!

https://www.unishop.co.uk/det/56/Raw-Slatwall-Panels/

 

[EDcase]

I got a few of these twin slot rails.  Not expensive and you can easily change the spacing.

Example:

https://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/browse/cabinet-and-shelf-hardware/shelving-and-brackets/twin-slot-shelving-system