Hi, I’m currently ebaying my collection of Corgi Aviation Archive diecast, and would like some advice from any of you who might have done the same regarding the way to pack them to send to the winner.
The aircraft range in size from a Lancaster down to Spitfire size (all 1/72) and are all in their original boxes.
Some of the aircraft are in the cardboard base/clear plastic sides/top, so what’s the best way to pack these.
I’ve Googled a few web pages re wrapping parcels, but can’t see any mailing boxes that are the right size. For the Lanc, I have thought of bubble wrapping the Corgi box & then getting a large cardboard box from the supermarket & then making my own box.
Geoff
By: GEK - 2nd June 2014 at 20:49
Use corrugated cardboard to wrap the boxes, then wrap that in Kraft paper. I use that method for plastic kits on a regular basis.
Cheers Bruce, I think that’s what I’ll do for the aircraft that are in their own cardboard boxes.
Geoff link was just to give you an idea, ask at your local corner shop, they probably bin lots of boxes you could use.
Single boxes
http://www.staples.co.uk/search?keywords=Postal+Boxes&x=-721&y=-207
Good idea, for the aircraft with clear plastic uppers, think I’ll have to get some large boxes & then make my own box slightly larger & then fill the gap with something to stop the plastic getting staved in.
Geoff
By: TonyT - 2nd June 2014 at 20:44
Geoff link was just to give you an idea, ask at your local corner shop, they probably bin lots of boxes you could use.
Single boxes
http://www.staples.co.uk/search?keywords=Postal+Boxes&x=-721&y=-207
By: Bruce - 2nd June 2014 at 20:25
Use corrugated cardboard to wrap the boxes, then wrap that in Kraft paper. I use that method for plastic kits on a regular basis.
By: GEK - 2nd June 2014 at 19:02
Had a look at your link Tony, but unfortunately I can’t see boxes of a suitable size for the aircraft I have to send, also I don’t need more that 2 of any one size, and online mailing boxes often come in multipacks which would be a waste.
Anyway, thanks for the link.
Geoff
By: TonyT - 2nd June 2014 at 18:16
Googles your friend Geoff, see if the sizes you need are available
I would wrap some corrugated cardboard around the box to protect the cellophane then pack it in a box with either bubble wrap to pad it out or flo pack, (those little bits of polystyrene) or find a snug box, really the important thing is you want to stop it moving about..
By: GEK - 2nd June 2014 at 17:34
Cheers Jim, but I’ve tried searching for suitably sized mailing boxes (including the post office website) without success.
Was it Corgi aircraft that you sent by post, and do you (unlikely I know) remember which box you used for which aircraft?
Geoff
By: Lincoln 7 - 2nd June 2014 at 16:42
Hi. Having done this, I find wrapping the item in “Small bubble” wrap and then going to you local Post Office, where you can buy a flat pack box, (Which should be large enough for the Lanc, and assemble the box yourself. Once assembled these boxes are quite strong and rigid.
Hope this helps.
Jim.
Lincoln .7
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