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Posted by Kirk on April 1, 2022, 5:54:20, in reply to "we used to do it this way"
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Years ago, I worked with a Company called Fine Arts Express out of Boston. The Standard method for packing delicate things like ship models was:
1 Secure it to a solid base so it can't move
2 Secure solid base inside a protective cover (Usually a cardboard box).
3 Pack this box in a larger box with a layer of packing peanuts around all 6 sides at least 2" thick.
The peanuts protect against shock but also against vibration from the transport truck running down the road.
Vibration will destroy a model, shake it to pieces.
HTH,
David Previous Message
I have managed to send 4 heller avisos to Portugal from England. The ships were complete, fully painted. I separated the removal parts and packaged them securely from the models. They were placed on their sides and wrapped in bubble wrap, this having been done, I covered the ships over with layers of packing material until they were unable to move within their box. the box, a standard heller cardboard box, was then placed in a home made cardboard box which had packing material around the ship container. Once done it was secured using packing tape. All the time in ensured that nothing could shift.
The parcel was sent courtesy of Royal Mail parcel post, and, despite a minor problem concerning receipt/collection in Portugal, the package was received secure and undamaged. Previous Message
I have only tried to ship models a few times, all within the US and have had very little luck. These weren't as fine as ship models but were still damaged. Good luck, waiting to see if others have found a solution. Previous Message
I have too deliver a 1/700 scale HMS Coventry WWII from England to Australia. The last model l sent Ireland by parcel force world wide was completely wrecked when it reached its destination and even though it was insured the company refused to pay any compensation. What method do people who do commission builds use ? Are there any safe methods and what sort of prices do they charge ? Any advice would be appreciated.
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