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Crating for Overseas shipment

by: Wendy Thompson

I just thought that some  modellers may be interested in how to cradle one of these models for transit overseas. All went well and no damage to my ship.

 

The HMS Victory is in my modelling room, she is waiting for the foam to cure around the hull which is covered with plastic wrap in half so that it comes apart in two. The foam was only used in the center as we used block foam for the base which was 100mm high. A box surrounded the rudder so it did not come into contact with anything, there are 3 holes in the foam, one for the name plate and the other two for the corronades, which were to be put on later.

This is her in the new pexiglass cover and base, the cover was wrapped in plastic to prevent the rubbing of the sheet polystyrine that we used in between that and the outer case. Velcro straps were inbedded in the spray foam and used to secure the hull, ships boats and oars.

This is the outer case made from sheets of ply wood, heaps of self tapping screws and windows for the customs people who like to have a nosy. I had placed photos on all sides just to let everyone know what they were transporting. TNT did cover the crate even more with nice bright fluro coloured stickers
 to add to her safety. 

She's all ready to go, we even put strong handles on her for easy lifting, she weighed in at 55 kg, which is aprox 115 lb. Next step.......pray !!  She was insured too..just in case. Did I cry ? Yep !,   I sure did !!! Wendy.

Contact Wendy: threemast@optusnet.com.au