Order a Made to Measure Display Case — in 4 mm Acrylic Glass

Over 20 years of acrylic display case manufacture in Germany

Made-to-measure acrylic display cases, in everyday language often called plexiglass cases. With our demountable plug-and-screw system: safe shipping, easy to take apart when you move house, individual parts available as replacements. Configurator in 3 minutes, delivery in about 8 working days.

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4 mm clear acrylic glass Demountable & spare parts available Manufactured in Germany
Made-to-measure plexiglass display case in clear acrylic glass with a base plate, collectable visibly protected
Model sailing ship under a clear Sora made-to-measure display case
LEGO Technic Porsche under a Sora acrylic display case
Oversize made-to-measure display case over a Mississippi paddle steamer model
…and many more examples further down ↓

Typical uses for made to measure display cases

Six of the most common Sora applications: ship models, LEGO collectables, tug models and oversize display cases — every example comes from a real Sora order.

Sora made-to-measure display case over a three-masted model sailing ship with fully rigged tackle on a wooden sideboard in a living room

Model sailing ships & tall ships

Clippers, galleons, tall ships — delicate rigging and high masts need room all round and absolute freedom from dust. Display cases with special dimensions for the height of the ship.

Sora acrylic display case over an orange LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS with a rear spoiler on a wooden sideboard

LEGO® Technic model cars

High-end Technic sets such as the Porsche GT3 RS, Bugatti Chiron or Lamborghini Sián deserve protection from dust and curious fingers. Display cases in 1:8 scale with a reflective base.

→ Visit our dedicated LEGO® display case page

Clear Sora made-to-measure display case over the model tug Wilhelm Tell with a red hull and blue superstructure on a wooden plinth

Tugs & working vessels

Models of tugs, freighters, harbour boats and research vessels — sturdy superstructures, plenty of detail. Display cases with enough height for funnels, aerials and cranes.

Large Sora oversize display case over a LEGO Star Wars UCS Millennium Falcon with a minifigure set in front of the model

LEGO® Star Wars UCS

Millennium Falcon, AT-AT, Imperial Star Destroyer: Ultimate Collector sets are large, expensive — and need oversize display cases with a minifigure base in front of them.

→ Visit our dedicated LEGO® display case page

Sora oversize made-to-measure display case over a Mississippi paddle steamer model with twin funnels, a US flag and a reflective base

Oversize — large models

When two dimensions go beyond 50 cm: made-to-measure special sizes with an oversize shipping service. Shipping to delivery addresses in Germany only. There are also two-part split display cases for particularly long models such as paddle steamers or tankers.

Sora acrylic display case over a LEGO Creator London double-decker bus with a Union Jack advertising board on a wooden table

LEGO® Creator Expert

London Bus, Eiffel Tower, Titanic, Concert Hall — the iconic LEGO collectables of the Creator and Architecture ranges deserve a fitting stage under a clear made-to-measure display case.

→ Visit our dedicated LEGO® display case page

What is a plexiglass case?

A plexiglass case is a see-through protective cover made of PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) – in everyday use almost always called acrylic glass or simply plexiglass. It gives models, collectables, equipment or exhibits lasting protection from dust, from being touched and from accidental damage – and stays completely transparent while doing so.

We make display cases individually to your dimensions. Unlike standard cases with fixed inside dimensions, a Sora made to measure display case fits your object to the millimetre – be it a turntable, a model car, a railway module, a ship model or a collector’s figure. Special sizes and oversizes are possible too.

A note on the term "plexiglass": Plexiglas® is a registered trademark of Roehm GmbH for PMMA semi-finished products. We use the term here purely descriptively, because it has become established in everyday language as a synonym for clear acrylic glass. We make our display cases from high-grade PMMA acrylic glass from a range of manufacturers – the very same material that Plexiglas® semi-finished products are made of.

The Sora plug-and-screw system: nothing glued, fully demountable

We neither glue nor mould in one piece; we supply the display case as a construction kit with small screws and nuts. You assemble the case yourself in a few minutes.

By the way: our plug-and-screw system is no passing fashion – we developed it ourselves more than 20 years ago and had it officially registered as a utility model. View the original document as a PDF ↗

Safe shipping Even large display cases arrive undamaged, because they travel flat.
Easy to move house with Unscrew, pack up, reassemble.
Spare parts If something breaks, simply reorder the single part.
Made in Germany Over 20 years of manufactory experience.
Close-up of the Sora plug-and-screw system with small screws in the corner of the acrylic glass

Explained on video: how the made to measure display case works

In just under 5 minutes our explainer video shows the plug-and-screw system, the assembly and how the configurator works.

How to configure your display case in 3 minutes

The online configurator guides you step by step – no data sheet, no queries needed.

Enter the inside dimensions

Width, depth and height in cm – the room for your object.

Important: inside dimensions, not outside dimensions!

Choose a base

Without a base, a regular base (with an overhang) or a flush base (90° cut).

Choose a back panel

Fully transparent, in classy reflective (mirror) acrylic or elegantly in black.

Order

Price in real time. Delivery in about 8 working days – assembly in a few minutes.

Inside dimensions vs. outside dimensions — the most important point before you order:

In the configurator you enter the inside dimensions – that is, the usable room for your exhibit. The outside dimensions come out slightly larger because of the material thickness and the plug-and-screw system:

outside width = inside width + 14 mm outside depth = inside depth + 8 mm outside height (without base) = inside height + 7 mm

With a base: the usable inside height is reduced by 4 mm (the thickness of the upper base panel).

Size limits in the standard configurator

In the standard configurator at most one of the two dimensions width or height may be larger than 50 cm. If both dimensions are over 50 cm (for example 100 cm wide and 65 cm high for a large ship model), please use the separate order page for the oversize display case. Shipping to delivery addresses in Germany only. An oversize surcharge is already included in the configurator price, because a specially built, reinforced carton is needed. Very large cases can alternatively be ordered as a two-part split display case.

Special requests: cut-outs and lighting

Cable cut-outs: not provided for in the standard configurator. For cut-outs please order the Custom Turntable Cover – there you can freely configure the width, height and position of a cut-out in the back panel.
LED lighting: we do not offer lighting systems ourselves.

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Material and quality

We work exclusively with high-grade PMMA acrylic glass of industrial quality – crystal clear, lightfast and in the lasting Sora quality.

4 mm clear acrylic glass
3 mm coloured & reflective elements
> 92 % light transmission
approx. 8 working days delivery time

Lightfastness and UV behaviour

The acrylic glass we use does not yellow and does not become brittle even after years in direct sunlight. Important: the acrylic glass itself is UV-stable, but it offers no UV protection for the objects on display inside the case. Sensitive collectables should not be placed in direct sunlight.

What you should know after delivery

Don’t be alarmed: the protective film

When your parcel arrives, the acrylic parts will probably look blue, green, white or even scratched. That is the protective film covering every part on both sides to prevent scratches during production and shipping (reflective elements are filmed on the front only).

Simply lift the film at one corner with your fingernail – acrylic cannot be scratched by a fingernail. Underneath, crystal-clear, flawless acrylic glass comes to light.

Protective film being peeled off an acrylic panel, crystal-clear acrylic visible underneath

Assembly instructions

The same instructions apply to every version of the case — made to measure display case, oversize case, split display case and turntable cover.

Assembly instructions (PDF) →

Made to measure – no right of withdrawal

This item is manufactured individually for you, to the dimensions and options you choose, only after you have placed your order. Under section 312g(2) no. 1 of the German Civil Code (BGB), such custom-made items are excluded from the statutory right of withdrawal; exchange or return is therefore not possible. Please check your measurements carefully before ordering. Your statutory warranty rights in the event of manufacturing faults or transport damage are not affected – see our Right of Withdrawal page for details.

Still a question left? The Sora chatbot can help.

Special dimensions, base details, delivery time for your occasion — the bot is trained on every made to measure display case topic and answers straight away. You will find it in the bottom right of this page at any time.

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Frequently asked questions about made to measure display cases

Is a plexiglass case the same thing as an acrylic display case?

In everyday language, yes. The material polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is colloquially often called "plexiglass". Plexiglas® is, however, a registered trademark of Roehm GmbH. We manufacture from high-grade PMMA acrylic glass — the very same material that Plexiglas® semi-finished products are made of.

Are the dimensions in the configurator inside or outside dimensions?

Always inside dimensions – that is, the room actually available to your exhibit. The outside dimensions come out slightly larger because of the material thickness and the plug-and-screw system:

  • outside width = inside width + 14 mm
  • outside depth = inside depth + 8 mm
  • outside height (without base) = inside height + 7 mm
How thick is the material of the display case?

The clear acrylic glass is 4 mm thick. If you opt for coloured (black) or reflective elements, these are 3 mm thick.

Which base options are there?

There are three options to choose from:

  • Without a base – the case is simply placed over the object.
  • Regular base – projects 1,6 cm beyond the case in width and 1,2 cm in depth, with rounded corners.
  • Flush base – exactly rectangular (90° cut), finishing level with the outside dimensions without any overhang.

A base always consists of two 4 mm acrylic panels screwed together – the upper one fits into the case and acts as a guide. With a base the usable inside height is reduced by 4 mm.

What do I do if my display case has to be larger than 50 cm?

In the standard configurator at most one of the two dimensions width or height may be larger than 50 cm. If both dimensions are over 50 cm, please use the oversize display case. Shipping to delivery addresses in Germany only. The oversize surcharge is already included in the configurator price. Alternative: the two-part split display case.

Can I plan for holes or cable cut-outs?

Not in the standard configurator. For cut-outs please order the Custom Turntable Cover – there you can freely configure the width, height and position of a cut-out in the back panel.

Does Sora offer LED lighting?

No, we do not offer LED lighting systems ourselves.

Does the acrylic glass yellow over time?

No. The acrylic glass we use does not yellow and does not become brittle even after years in direct sunlight. Important: the acrylic glass itself is UV-stable, but it offers no UV protection for the objects on display.

Why do the delivered parts look blue, green or scratched?

That is the protective film. All acrylic parts are covered on both sides to prevent scratches during production and shipping (reflective parts on the front only). Lift the film off at one corner with your fingernail — acrylic cannot be scratched by a fingernail.

Sora display cases in customers’ homes — 6 examples from the gallery

Models, collectables, turntables, donation boxes, oversize cases: what Sora customers use their made to measure display cases for is best seen in the photos they send us after delivery. Here is a small selection — the complete gallery currently holds around 700 pictures.

Sora made-to-measure display case over a two-storey doll’s house with miniature furniture and figures on a wooden chest of drawers
Clear Sora acrylic display case over the model sailing ship HMS Victory 1765 with fully rigged tackle and sails
Sora made-to-measure display case over a black Jaguar roadster model car, presented on a dark base plate with a reflection
Acrylic display case over a model railway station with a yellow Deutsche Post facade and small figures on the platform
Large Sora made-to-measure display case over a complete model railway landscape with a bridge, mountains, tunnels, a lake and a station
Clear acrylic display case over a MotoGP model motorcycle — blue Yamaha with Gauloises sponsorship, race number 46
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All photos were made available to us by Sora customers and published with their consent.

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