Frame recommendations for a 48x48 baseplate?

paul_merton

Just gave this as a present today - 625 plates, a 48x48 baseplate and some instructions. He built it in about two hours (not the dog) and is now wondering what's the best sort of frame to put it in.

So what would you recommend? I'm guessing someone must have done this before! Does IKEA have anything that would already be ideal for this, or is something custom in order?

BrickDancer

I've done this a few times now and you'll need to go to a real framer to get it done. The thickness will prevent most commercially available frames from the likes of Michael's or IKEA. Because not only does it have to be thick enough, it can't be too spacious between the glass and top of the studs, or else the entire baseplate will sag or lean forward.

For the ones I did, which were larger than your single XL plate, it costed a bit under $100.

TheBrickLadd

That will fit in a 50cm X 50cm deep ribba frame @paul_merton. Think they are £10.

bandit778

I had the same size mosaic framed for about £25 from a photo/ framing place. It would have cost more if I had wanted the glass in but I wanted it without so you could see the texture of the tiles. One of the issues is getting the depth inside the frame to allow for the tiles,base plate and backboard.

CCC

Is he happy to use glue? Or strong carpet double sided tape? If so, go with the IKEA one.

Came64

I would build a frame with Lego.

paul_merton

Tada!

SumoLego

Curious - did you end up using the Ribba frame?

(Awesome skateboard, by the way.)

paul_merton

Not sure to be honest, but it looks like the £8 Ribba frame. I haven't actually seen it yet (hence the snapchat screenshot :)

Believe it or not, the skateboard belongs to the dog!

paul_merton

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/80243542/

Bricklover18

Looks great!