I’m in the process of preparing to move to a new house. I have a number of models that I’d like to move without damaging. Does anyone have any ideas/suggestions on packing models to minimize damage? thanks
Tough question, surmising these are completed kits, correct? Aircraft, armor, ships ??
How far is the move?, across town or far away?
Too many variables.
But the last time I moved, I moved a mixed assortment of armour and ship and planes.
I got a shipping box (new one in perfect shape) it was a 2 foot cube.
I got some panel and made platforms to fit snug and I attached corner supports to the 4 corners with heights of 5-6 inches (which is often enough for almost anything).
You place kits on the platforms and then you stack the platforms. If the move is near and short distance you place in a car flat and drive slow and nice.
If you need to pack for distance, you can always try double sided tape on anything to render it immobile.
A drill can punch holes and you can tie down with thread if you really need to with some.
But the key detail I have found, is trust no one to actually carry the box ever.
If you are moving long distance, cross country or international. Hmmm you need to pack as if you were mailing it. Might as well just accept you need a lot of mailing boxes and peanuts and some damage WILL happen.
POPCORN and properly sized, STRONG packing crates.
DEATH TO KIPPLE !!!
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