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Shipping a Built Model Kit: Best Shipping Carrier?
Dpgsbody55 replied to Dennis7423's topic in General Discussion
I shipped a model to a client in 2023 using two boxes, russian doll style. I built a cradle inside the smaller box to support the model using paper fasteners to hold the supports in place. Where the model sat in the supports was lined with some old felt. More supports were made and lined with felt to hold it in place and the box closed up. The prop was packed separately to the model due to the way that Tamiya make their Spitfires, as were parts like the air filter, screw driver and name plate. I used resealable coin bags for this. The closed up box was placed inside a deeper box which had packing peanuts above and below the model box and I sent instructions as to how to unpack the box. It all arrived in California in perfect condition using Australia post and USPS. I've used this method to store some of my models while my son and his family are staying with us so I know it works well. Hopefully this may help you too. Cheers, Michael -
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Looking forward to your progress on this. Cheers, Michael
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Bf 109 G-6/U2 - 6./JG 53 - Border Model 1/35 - RFI
Dpgsbody55 replied to Furie's topic in Ready for Inspection
Another beauty. The way this is finished is excellent and the model looks very convincing. Cheers, Michael -
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I can sympathise. It was only because the Infinity kit is likely to be the only 1/32 model ever offered of the Vampire that I persisted with, aided and abetted by "geedubelyer" who was doing the same kit at that time. However, you do get a big sense of achievement when you finish an Infinity kit. Otherwise, I think I may have put on a pair of boots and done a merry dance on the kit, then put it in the bin. So, moving right along..... Cheers, Michael
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Revell 1/32 Me262B-1/U-1 Red 12, 10 or 8.....
Dpgsbody55 replied to IainM's topic in Works in Progress
I'll be following this as I have one in my stash. Thanks for showing your aftermarket bits for this. I may have to consider some of these. I also have the KLP build guide which has a lot of tips for this project. Cheers, Michael -
Great looking Spitfire. Cheers, Michael
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Nice work, Tolga. The detail work in the wheel wells lifts it a lot. Cheers, Michael
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1:32nd scale Caudron G.3 (Anzani engine)
Dpgsbody55 replied to sandbagger's topic in Works in Progress
Love the detail so far. Cheers, Michael -
Lovely work so far, Mal. Cheers, Michael
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Bf 109 G-6/U2 - 6./JG 53 - Border Model 1/35
Dpgsbody55 replied to Furie's topic in Works in Progress
That's one of the best 109G-6's I've seen. You've done a great job with this kit, despite it's problems. The only other G-6 kit I can think of that's worth the effort is the Z-M kit, which I can highly recommend. Cheers, Michael -
Big improvement in the wheel wells, John. Cheers, Michael
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Thanks Kev. That's good news to me and I may even have a modelling bench by then too . Cheers, Michael
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I think it's a bit like this: Instructions to the classroom Cheers, Michael
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Spitfire MK VIII fuel tank jettison controls?
Dpgsbody55 replied to CRAZY IVAN5's topic in Aviation Discussion & Research
There must be one as I recall a passage from Clostermann's book in which he describes struggling with the release mechanism of the bomb carrier in mid dogfight which would be the same carrier as as the 50 gallon carrier shown above. It is after all a "drop" tank, so there's got to be one. Cheers, Michael