Moving and need advice about packing my HO structures. Most are Bar Mills and AMB. Any thoughts ?
I would use these, they are tough, the lids snap on solidly and they don't collapse like the Rubbermaid ones if something lands on top of them. $10.00ca at Costco is a small investment for precious models.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
The totes mentioned above plus,
Lots and lots of wadded up toilet paper.
Stuff it everywhere.
Rust...... It's a good thing !
We have those plastic containers and swear by them.
Bubble wrap or the foam peanuts too for packing.
The more rigid the totes are the better. I bought really high quality ones from the container store when I moved my models, which I now use to store welding equipment. Don't just buy cheap ones from the home improvement store. if they're too flexible, something may push against the side and break off delicate pieces.
If you can, glue the base of the model to the interior bottom of a box.
A water soluble glue such as white glue is best.
Using this method, the model is secured to the box bottom with the box walls protecting it without any packing materials contacting the model and potentially damaging details.
Once at the destination, some water can dissolve the glue to remove the model from the bottom of the box.
Of course, you'll still want to handle the box gently during the move.
Craig
DMW
Dallas Model Works If you can, glue the base of the model to the interior bottom of a box. A water soluble glue such as white glue is best. Using this method, the model is secured to the box bottom with the box walls protecting it without any packing materials contacting the model and potentially damaging details. Once at the destination, some water can dissolve the glue to remove the model from the bottom of the box. Of course, you'll still want to handle the box gently during the move.