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Raven
Arts specializes in
creating custom art. What better way to showcase beautiful work
than with a custom made case to match.
Do you have a model for
which you need a beautiful case? Just contact us and we will
give you numerous options to choose from.
Our cases are fine furniture,
made to last more than a lifetime as is the treasure held within
its protection.
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We offer many different
types of wood to choose from including some VERY RARE
selections not shown on our web site as the availability is so
limited.
Shown here is natural Cherry
with exotic Padauk edging.
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Exotic
Wood Choices |
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We hand select all our
woods for distinctive character as we believe the quality of
the art is all in the details. Have a wood choice not listed?
Let us know and we'll see what we can find to suit your individual
desires.
All woods are naturally
finished for the purest wood grain, color and radiance. Stains
are available upon request but not normally utilized.
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Each piece is fine sanded
and hand rubbed with several coats of top quality oil, giving
a long lasting, durable finish.
We often utilize inlays
and contrasting border woods to add to the drama and beauty of
a case. We choose wood tone colors which will best compliment
the individual work of art.
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We offer display cases
in both freestanding and table top versions. Freestanding cases
can be fully enclosed on the bottom, with tapered, decorative
or turned legs.
Shown here is Figured Mahogany
with Purpleheart edging and drawer with exotic wood handle.
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Custom made model supports
and a drawer on silent, smooth ball bearing drawer glides is
a perfect accent.
Seen here in Teak with
an exotic Satine trim finished in a durable high gloss Polycrylic.
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Here's an example of a
Mohagany and Padauk base with cross supports. We also offer shelving
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Full freestanding cases
can include all the options. Easy open back, model supports,
drawers more more.
All legs are independently
adjustable in height for ideal balance regardless of flooring.
This one also includes
custom designed and executed overhead lighting.
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NO
Heat Lighting
with
no visible wires or hardware!
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A unique Raven design using
state of the art diodes for maximum light using less power than
a night light bulb!
Shown here as overhead
lighting encased in matching exotic wood with alternating amber
and white lights approximately three feet long.
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A recessed lighting version
for larger cases, this one is eight feet long. The matching wood
trim directs the light toward the model without obscuring the
view from any angle including the top. |
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Here's an example of a
smaller model, 30" long, in a freestanding case design.
The top is an illuminated security top which is removable with
hidden screws.
Well balanced and secure
for busier display areas. Corners are flame polished acrylic
so as not to detract from the model viewing. The center of the
base can also be utilized as a shelf.
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Here's another option with
NO Heat Lighting. This one is mounted to the base for lift off
covers. Shown here in a solid copper version with a Fiddleback
Maple freestanding case with decorative leg treatment. |
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Ideal low voltage, special
low heat cabinet lighting is available and recommended for perfect
illumination of your art.
Our cases include shatter
resistant Optix acrylic for the clearest viewing and for shipping
considerations. We can also ship without glass for local installation.
Knock down style cases come with detail photo assembly instructions.
Options such as stained
glass backing for aquatic drama, mirror backing and/or bottom
accent for additional view of fine details are also available.
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Cases can have a solid
wood top or a clear top as shown here with side and top wood
edging stiles for strength.
Here's one with overhead
cabinet lighting in a custom matched stained cherry high gloss
finish.
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We offer a variety of lovely
base woods to choose from combined with a protective clear acrylic
cover for our smaller models. We use stronger, thicker acrylic
to ensure the model's protection and all edges are flame polished
for clarity of viewing. |
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Your case
top can lift off of the base from above the model in a standard
configuration.
A unique
design to Raven case goods allows you to consider an opening
back panel which pulls out for ease of service. A great upgrade
idea for larger models and delicate square rigged sailing vessels.
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Larger cases are designed
so the entire back lifts away from the case. This allows for
the easiest access to your art within keeping the back panel
completely out of the way.
All knobs and handles are
made of brass or matching wood. Extremely strong Rare Earth magnets
secure the panel's top in place.
This case is made of Mahogany
and exotic Lacewood, a lovely combination.
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An example of our Imperial
Russian case made entirely of solid Teak. Wooden stiles and finials
are custom turned on a lathe. Top lifts off and model base lifts
out from the bottom stand with the legs.
Ornamentation is custom
cast in 14 carat gold.
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A brass nameplate can be
included and mounted onto a matching wood block which is then
secured into the case.
Natural fine Danish oils
are used in our standard finish bringing the woods to a beautiful
low luster. A harder Polycrylic finish is an available upgrade
in either a satin or a high gloss finish.
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Unique, one-of-a-kind custom
wooden base work for any need.
This is an example of one
custom made of mahogany for a T-Rex Dinosaur model going into
an East Coast museum. The elevated wood platforms fit the dinosaur's
feet perfectly.
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View the individual ship
pages for detailed views of custom casework created for our fine
quality models. Contact us with your specifications for quote
information. |
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