Here's something that might be useful to modellers who need to transport their works of art.

 

A.  1/2X9X12 inch foam (2 required)

B.  3X3X91/4 inch foam block (2 required)

C   11/2X61/2X3 foam 

These dimensions are for this particular installation

 

Mailing cartons obtained from office supply store (Staples) should have sufficiet space so that the model has at least 1 inch clearance in all directions.

The foam is obtained from an upholstery shop and is very inexpensive...these pieces were cut free of charge from scrap.

 

Instructions:   Place 1/2 inch foam (A) in bottom of carton

                    Mark (B) for slots for the wing tips so that the wheels are clear of (A) and cut slots with knife

                    Cut a slot in (C) for the fuselage for a tight fit

                    Slip model into slot in (C)

                    Slip wing tips into slots in (B)

                    Place in carton and add 1/2 foam on top.

                    Seal carton.

 

We tried this out by actually throwing the package around (Canada Post destruct test) and the model did not move and did not suffer any damage.  The wing tip openings in the foam will vary with type of tip (tanks, weapons) but it is quick and simple.

 

Barney