backyardinc Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Hello all , I usually take my models in the clear display cases , wired tied the models to base . My issues , this way I take them breaks down my models chassis and very time consuming to setup and cleanup at shows . I build 1/24 scale models , usually travel from 45 minutes to 2 hours , once took a 5 hour trip . > how do you guys transport models to shows safely ? > any tips , materials , stores ? Any help will be greatly appreciated , two shows coming up in april and may , want to take alot of models . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 This is actually an upcoming article in Model Cars Magazine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kap64 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I don't transport any of mine in cases, but for the ones not in cases, I use an appropriate size box and put a couple of layers of cotton t-shirts on the bottom and around the sides. It supports the model without breaking the wheels off, they won't move or tip over in a panick stop, and the shirts won't scratch the paint. I don't let the shirts touch fragile parts like mirrors or mud flaps on big rigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I wrap mine in bubble wrap (small bubbles). Then 4 or 5 builds go into plastic container with lid and handle. The wrap and cases were purchased at Wal-Mart. I strap the cases to an old luggage carrier and wheel away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus M. Jones Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 i like using baseball card storage boxes. just place the model in a clear plastic bag and cut foam to fit around the model. you'll have to take note about small parts that could easily get knocked off like mirrors & antennas when packing foam. the downside to this is only cars and pickups that are not jacked up will fit in these boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I bring mine to shows in model kit boxes. I generally center the car in the box and then put packing peanuts all around the it to keep it in place. Then I stack the boxes in a xerox paper box, which gets carefully put in the car in a position that it won't move. Never had a problem. Just don't shake them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 i like using baseball card storage boxes. just place the model in a clear plastic bag and cut foam to fit around the model. you'll have to take note about small parts that could easily get knocked off like mirrors & antennas when packing foam. the downside to this is only cars and pickups that are not jacked up will fit in these boxes. I second this emotion! However, rather than putting the model in a plastic bag, I place the car, on its wheels in the box, and then use pieces of tee-shirt knit cotton (AKA Cotton Tricot) which you can get as cleaning rags in a lot of stores, or just cut up old tee-shirts) to pad gently around the model, sides, ends and a soft roll of the stuff on the hood and rear deck. I use this whenever I travel by air with model cars, simply packing the models I am taking in a fairly large backpack (the one I use when biking to work and such)--they sail right through TSA's scanners, with nary a question (but often lots of favorable comment from the people doing the scanning!). Only problem with this is that some cars are too tall for this sort of box, so a similar, but taller box, called a "mailer" gets a call there. Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown03SVT Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I use large shoe boxes lined with microfiber towels. I wrap the cars with a micro fiber towel and gently pack into the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backyardinc Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 Very good tips and help from you guys ! Thank you . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I pack my models in the model boxes and surround the model with wadded paper towels to keep them from moving. I pack them all (usually only 4 at the most) in a large shopping bag. I also bring along any raised display platforms and mirrors to display the models on. I also bring along a plastic bag (an Emergency repair kit - in case any parts come off intransit) with a bottle of CA glue, some toothpicks, a tweezer and a gentle brush to dust off any lint or dusties which may be on the model. I also bring along a pen (to fill out the model entry forms) and my digital camera with extra batteries to take pictures of the models at the show. Oh, and I also bring along some cash for the entry fees, anything I might buy from the vendors, and food & drinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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