What to do with finished models when moving

[adampolo13]

Hey guys,

Long story short, I'm moving accross the country in 2 weeks. CA to RI. I've got a few completed builds but I'm not sure how to pack 'em etc. Anybody have any stories, luck etc? Last time I moved my finished builds got distroyed. I don't mind too much though, they weren't very good. Hahaha.

Thanks all,

Adam

 

[Grendels]

I just got done with a move, nothing like what you are doing, just across town. I boxed each model in its own separate box and then packed them well with packing peanuts. Only one got broke and I knew it would when it got boxed up. It had a few tiny needle like projections on it and one of them broke off and got lost in the box. I haven't found the part yet, but I will. It is still in that box. I should have covered each spine with a cut up drinking straw to prevent breakage.

 

[JohnSimmons]

I too had to box up all my models and take them to my Mums which is also just up the road. I used clear plastic storage boxes with loads of bubble wrap and peanuts like G. None got broke....well I had to glue some parts back on my P51 but that was me being clumsy.

 

[adampolo13]

Well, apparently my wife is a great haggler, she booked a moving company at 1/4 of the price we were originally quoted. The bad news is I wont get to start my F4u-1A for a while. The moving company is showing up on October 5th!!! I've got to hurry up and finish the B-25 and start packing my stash. Too bad I can't keep it in the car with us on the drive.

 

[KA-22]

pack built model with loose styrofoam, used for Baen bags? smaller than peanuts! But it gets everywhere! Then double box precious one! after move, Vacuum styrofoam , slowly till you can extrac model

Safe trip To RI. Where ever that is?