Crash test

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My reason for bringing up this subject (fragility) is because my model project is stalled by concerns about it. Possibly my own cheap excuse for not moving on to the detailing stage. While I assume the detailed models are LDT (look don't touch) there has to be some unspoken guidelines on how durable they need be. I've seen mention of pinning some parts in a post that I think also mentioned transporting models to shows. And other posts related to shipping or receiving built models.

I suspect experienced builders instinctively know how to judge the physical strength or weakness of the components and have ways of overcoming the weaknesses.

My target is scale accuracy and realism when viewed at a scale foot and a half.  Of course that only really happens in closeup camera shots or under magnification.  A really good model invites closer inspection and in my warped sense of things demands it. As much as possible I'd like the parts that are movable 1:1 movable at 1:25.  No point in being movable if they can't survive being moved. My problem is dealing with resin parts where the printed resin doesn't compare favorably to styrene and thickening encroaches on scale.

Non destructive "crash test" guidelines that make sense along with test methods would be ideal.