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Re: Packing MOCs for Shipment - Suggestions?
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lugnet.storage
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Mon, 4 Apr 2005 15:52:14 GMT
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In lugnet.storage, Duane Hess wrote:
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In preparation for the upcoming HOB event, I am becoming more and more
concerned with how to transport my MOCs safely either as checked airline
baggage or by over-nighting via a shipping company. I have found some helpful
information by searching around LUGNET, but was hoping to consolidate it all
into one post for future reference. Would those who have experience in this
area mind posting their experiences so that I can avoid my past mistakes?
My first lesson is that each component or MOC should be individually bagged
so that if the outer carton is compromised, the bricks will remain inside the
box. It is also easier to reconstruct an assembly when the parts are
prevented from commingling with those from other assemblies.
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-Duane
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Hm.
Besides bagging sections of MOCs, I would recommend:
1. Wrapping MOCs in towels or bubble wrap to fit a box...try to minimize open
space in the box. On the other hand, do not pack too tight - the bubble wrap and
towel keep the MOC from being restricted when bounced around.
2. Have reference
pictures in the package. 3. If MOCs have large open spaces inside (spaceship
compartments), stuff with bubble wrap for support.
4. List an inventory
somewhere in the box.
Those immediately come to mind.
Joe Meno
.space paparazzi!
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| (...) The bagging of components is good--so is bubble wrap. I'd also recommend using sheets of foam padding--they absorb impact, as well as providing "compartments" for your compartmentalized bags. Don't forget to pad all sides of the carton well (...) (20 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.storage, FTX)
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| | Packing MOCs for Shipment - Suggestions?
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| In preparation for the upcoming HOB event, I am becoming more and more concerned with how to transport my MOCs safely either as checked airline baggage or by over-nighting via a shipping company. I have found some helpful information by searching (...) (20 years ago, 4-Apr-05, to lugnet.storage, lugnet.events, FTX)
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