WHAT IS THE BEST METHOD OF PROTECTING A MODEL THAT HAS NO STYROFOAM PACKING OR ORIGINAL BOX FOR SHIPMENT?
First, using rubber-bands, carefully and lightly attach styrofoam peanuts to areas immediately adjacent to mirrors, door handles and any other delicate protuberances which might be easily damaged. Do not however allow the rubber-bands to touch the painted finish; insulate with peanuts. Wrap the model with at least a one inch thick layer (four full wraps which is enough to obscure the model from view) of bubble wrap. Do not use clear tape to bind it however. Masking tape will hold adequately without being excessively difficult to remove and possibly cause damage to the model. (Unwrapping a heavily taped replica is often a source of damage.) If using a single box place the wrapped model inside with a generous layer of peanuts on all sides or at least 2 inches of crumpled newspaper surrounding it. Better still for extra protection, place the smaller box in a larger one with a generous measure of peanuts between the two. As an alternative to protect the model, a form-fitting piece of spong
