by marijn van gils » Thu Sep 20, 2018 2:27 am
Chris Meddings wrote:Size is not an issue. But the PE is quite delicate
A wooden transportation box made to size (and able to fit in overhead compartments on an aeroplane) is the perfect solution for this. It takes only a modest effort to make one (it doens't need to be fancy), and you will be able to use it for many models to come. I have several at home I made for transporting figures, and for every diorama I make a custom-fit box. It also makes transport by car much more hassle- and breakage-free.
Fix the model inside so the box can be turned upside down without problems. A good amount of Blue Tack is usually sufficient.
Also, make sure you can easily open the box, because the security staff at the airport always wants to know what is inside...
A transparent plastic box is a good alternative, and has the advantage that the security staff can readily see the contents (and you don't have to build it!). But of course, you have to find a suitable one: correct size, strudy, firmly closing lid, and easy to carry.
You see, I accept no excuses not to bring this one along!
Cheers!
Marijn
[quote="Chris Meddings"]Size is not an issue. But the PE is quite delicate[/quote]
A wooden transportation box made to size (and able to fit in overhead compartments on an aeroplane) is the perfect solution for this. It takes only a modest effort to make one (it doens't need to be fancy), and you will be able to use it for many models to come. I have several at home I made for transporting figures, and for every diorama I make a custom-fit box. It also makes transport by car much more hassle- and breakage-free.
Fix the model inside so the box can be turned upside down without problems. A good amount of Blue Tack is usually sufficient.
Also, make sure you can easily open the box, because the security staff at the airport always wants to know what is inside... :)
A transparent plastic box is a good alternative, and has the advantage that the security staff can readily see the contents (and you don't have to build it!). But of course, you have to find a suitable one: correct size, strudy, firmly closing lid, and easy to carry.
You see, I accept no excuses not to bring this one along! :big_grin: :big_grin: :big_grin:
Cheers!
Marijn