Transporting/Moving your Models

[lcarroll]

Quick Question.........picking the collective Modeler "Brainpool":
   I am considering traveling (by Vehicle) to a Regional Model Show/competition next weekend and possibly entering one or two of my builds. Anyone out there have any experience in this regard ie. what method provides the least chance of damage in transit? I'm thinking in terms of a box with foam rubber lining and perhaps supports of the same stuff to hold the beasts in place however thought there would be a few or more members who do competitions and might have some good recommendations. I should have asked this question much earlier, only 6 days to go at this point.
   Any and all suggestions most welcome and appreciated.
Cheers,
Lance

[ta152c]

Polystyrene blocks or tiles, put the kit on it, secure with cocktail sticks. Then put in a box

Regards

[GAJouette]

   Lance,
When I travel with my model the 1/48 th scale items are first placed in a large size zip lock freezer bag. The idea here is that if anything should break loose it stays right there and loose in the bottom of the box.The bagged project is the packed into a shallow tote with packing peanuts above and below. The large stuff is packed pretty much the same except I use a medium size trashbag instead of thr freezer bag. Some of the largest models (WW II) are secured to form blocks via ribbons and t-pins inside of a shallow toto container then finally covered in packing peanuts.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[pepperman42]

I find an appropriate size box and use the thin plastic bags used at the dry cleaners. Bunched up a bit they seem to cling just a bit with out getting static charge. Then I drape one over the top of the model. It keeps the model stable and set in the box. Ron Lowry used this all the time and he transported some BIG models (1/24 Bellanca Aircruiser,262,F105 etc)

Steve

[lcarroll]

Thanks much you Guys! Several great ideas, all of which if used in whole or combination should work just fine. Think I'm off to the races.........and the Regional. (but keep those ideas coming)
Cheers,
Lance

[phs Paddy]

Hope you have a grand show Lance. 

Paddy

[lcarroll]

Hope you have a grand show Lance. 

Paddy

This is a new experience for me; only been to one Show ever. I was in Victoria BC and happened to notice a sign on the roadside announcing an IPMS Annual, got there with only an hour left to view. Looking forward to the experience and will take my camera just in case.

Cheers,
Lance

[pepperman42]

If you get some entered let us know the results and good luck but mostly have fun!!! (and dont empty the $ account at the vendors) 

Steve

[Chris Johnson]

Best of luck with your entries Lance. Be sure to let us know how it goes and yes, pictures are a must, especially of your entries.

Cheers,

Chris

[GAJouette]

  Lance,
By all means the best of luck to you in the contest. As Chris said do let us know how things went and do take some great photos to share.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette