jester292 Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 How do you pack them for moving? I only have a few. I’m tempted to sacrifice them to the dumpster to save the difficulties of inevitable repairs. Any tips welcome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulcrum1 Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 How many, what kind, and how far of a move? I am also a fan of giving them away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parabat Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Plastic tubs (oversized to your models) and teddy bear stuffing. A friend who makes commission models uses this combo for shipping completed models. No fluff/paper dust, lightweight, doesnt damagelike Styrofoam peanuts can, forms a good cushion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jester292 Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 37 minutes ago, Parabat said: Plastic tubs (oversized to your models) and teddy bear stuffing. A friend who makes commission models uses this combo for shipping completed models. No fluff/paper dust, lightweight, doesnt damagelike Styrofoam peanuts can, forms a good cushion. I never would have imagined that combination for shipping. How innovative. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jester292 Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 38 minutes ago, fulcrum1 said: How many, what kind, and how far of a move? I am also a fan of giving them away. 6, 1:48 airplanes, 1,000 miles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bikerider Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 I moved about 25 1-48 planes 18 months ago. I put each one in its own plastic bag, twisted it closed, then used boxes filled with shredded paper. A layer on the bottom. Insert plane in bag. Surround the plane with more shreds and continue until box was full. Have to say say maybe not the best method but it’s what I had available. I ended up having to do minor repairs on about 1/3. Missing weapons. The odd broken landing gear. Nothing horribly major. Phantom horizontal stabilizers were the worst - but then I find they sometimes fall off if I look at them the wrong way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Unless you have some constraints on what you can have moved, why not at least try? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jester292 Posted September 19, 2018 Author Share Posted September 19, 2018 I managed to sandwich them snuggly in several layers of fine bubble wrap. Seems to be very stable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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WymanV Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 If you DO happen to go with styrofoam packing peanuts be aware that the biodegradable ones are a huge no-no. IIRC they are made of corn starch and are designed to dissolve in water, in theory. In practice, any humidity affects them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dafixer Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 (edited) I put six on the flat panel under the rear glass, behind the back seat, of our four door sedan. I don't know what you call this area, the back dashboard? I set them there just like they were in my display case. I towed this vehicle behind a Penske truck 1250 miles. No damage whatsoever, they didn't even move. Edited September 19, 2018 by Dafixer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Els Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 I second Bikerider's suggestion of using the plastic bags. The last time I moved I used some big Zip Lock bags. It protects the model from what ever you use to cushion the kits and it also makes it much easier to find any small parts that get knocked off during the move. It is no fun digging through a million packing peanuts to find a missing gear door. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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