[WWI] Shipping OT models

[Steve Cox]

Ask Shane, his Halbie survived posting around the world  As I recall he had
the model padded round with polythene bags scrunched up in a food container.
This was then packed inside another strong box with more padding. The idea
is to reduce the shock on the model when the box is dropped, bounced etc.
and also to make sure all parts of the model see the same shock, so the
joints don¹t get stressed
The Œdrop down the stairs¹ is a good test method for your packing
regards
Steve
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From: tim mixon <mixontda at att.net>
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Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:04:31 -0700 (PDT)
To: WW1 Mail List <wwi at wwi-models.org>
Subject: [WWI] Shipping OT models

I am having trouble with shipping OT models.  I build kits for a buyer in
Hawaii and several kits I have mailed have been destroyed in transit.  I
have tried building jigs from cardboard, foam packing, and boxing within a
larger box. Most arrive intact but it seems the larger kits are not making
it.  What are some successful methods / materials that I might try.  Weight
and size are big issue due to the location being overseas.
Thanks for all your advice,   Tim


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