Jon Davis wrote on 03/03/2006 03:27:11 AM:
> For the show, I packed the infantry into VHS tape boxes
lined with
> foam. They feel a bit too flimsy to me, and I worry
that they'll pop
> open. Thus, the pistol cases.
Have you looked into school pencil cases? Some have latches a bit better
than VHS boxes, and are enough bigger to make a difference. However, STILL
not as good as pistol boxes. I'm afraid the one big advantage to Evil
Empire(tm) cases is the chance SOMEBODY will recognize the logo.
For bigger bucks, Crystal Caste has hard cases that look far more like
salesman sample cases. Personally, I always wanted to try converting a
makeup case, with appropriate MAJOR revisions to the look of the exterior.
;->=
As you can find them in thrift shops for $1-2US, and easily fill with foam,
they would definitely be cost effective.