[will1066]

Ahead of a move next year (hence my recent decorating spree), I’ve started the long (and completely boring) task of reattaching my diecasts to their bases. It’s a lot fiddler than taking them off, that’s for sure, especially when there are a couple of attaching plates. For instance, my Norev R5 GT Turbo and I had strongly opposing views as to how it was going back on its base. Noting its recalcitrance, I’ve made a mental note to shove it as far back in a storage area as I can once I’ve moved.

These two things amused me. I noticed my white Aa Toyota GT86 had a code label that was peeling. Curious to see what was underneath, I peeled it off to see the original label for an orange GT. Either I’ve got the wrong box, or the wrong diecast.

I was also amused by the ‘best before’ date on the XJS. I’d not noticed that before. I didn’t know diecasts could go off

That’s ten diecasts now safely repacked. I’ve only got about another 120 to go…

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If you are really thorough, you would have kept those round clear stickers they used to keep opening parts shut and methodically place each and every one of them back in their original positions.

Maybe you should put it in the freezer to keep it "fresh"! (Oops, I see that it's already stale and "expired"! Oh well ........)

Freezer storage is the biggest instigator of zinc pest. So I've heard the rumor...

 

[cwbs]

If you are really thorough, you would have kept those round clear stickers they used to keep opening parts shut and methodically place each and every one of them back in their original positions.

I know you're joking, but I actually tried that myself and it's no use, they never stick back properly again.

However you can actually buy new ones:

https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Packaging-Self-Adhesive-Stickers-Envelope-Transparent/dp/B07TKHZ1TY/ref=sr_1_9?crid=261V523XFIUVF&keywords=runde+durchsichtige+aufkleber&qid=1663807899&sprefix=round+clear+stickers,aps,60&sr=8-9&th=1

I have seen models wrapped in bubble wrap experience paint issues and clear plastic melt.

I can confirm that bubblewrap damages paint, it happened to an old Bburago - the bubbles got imprinted on the paint and no amount of polishing removed it.

 

[slartibartfast229]

I would use small strips of hobby masking tape to hold down loose doors etc.
It is designed to avoid leaving any residue on the paint.

 

[cwbs]

I would use small strips of hobby masking tape to hold down loose doors etc.
It is designed to avoid leaving any residue on the paint.

From what I've experienced, hobby tape doesn't hold well during transport for the very fact it's designed to come off easy (as a masking tape should), and especially if the model has been polished. A good "shake test" should reveal that.

Tape residue caused by those round plastic stickers only occurs if left for years. For example, I mostly found that issue on old and NRFB models from UT and AutoArt, but carnauba wax removes glue residue easily.

 

[Scuddy]

Thanks again, folks. They will only be travelling in the van for an hour or so, so hopefully it should be a pretty gentle journey for them. Can’t be any worse than the one they were subjected to when DHL delivered them

 

[cwbs]

Well in that case, hobby masking tape should work fine!

 

[Cornbeef]

I feel for you. At my old house I used to change out my displays as I had limited area and after the second or third time I stopped as I realized how time consuming it was. When we moved I had about 40 to repack and it took forever (especially as we ending up having a short time to get out). Once I built the shelves here, I was surprised how long it took to unpack them. I’m never moving again as I’m never packing them up again😜

My move was easy so I didn’t need to secure many doors etc but I did have a few that I bought that had painters tape holding the parts closed and it worked well - at least for the short time they were being shipped.

best of luck wrapping them all up and keep a baggie handy for the inevitable mirrors etc that will fall off. I still have a set of light that I’ve no idea what it came from….

 

[Scuddy]

I feel for you. At my old house I used to change out my displays as I had limited area and after the second or third time I stopped as I realized how time consuming it was. When we moved I had about 40 to repack and it took forever (especially as we ending up having a short time to get out). Once I built the shelves here, I was surprised how long it took to unpack them. I’m never moving again as I’m never packing them up again😜

My move was easy so I didn’t need to secure many doors etc but I did have a few that I bought that had painters tape holding the parts closed and it worked well - at least for the short time they were being shipped.

best of luck wrapping them all up and keep a baggie handy for the inevitable mirrors etc that will fall off. I still have a set of light that I’ve no idea what it came from….

Cheers, bro. I’ll be careful. Promise

 

[Alex SZ1996]

'best before 03-07-17'

haha, lol what 🙃 🤪

 

[MerkurKing16]

Good luck! I finally displayed all my cars so I hope I never have to repack them.

 

[Scuddy]

Hey gang. I thought I’d use the time over Christmas wisely to do some more diecast packing; I’ve done another 35 over the last two days so there’s still a few more to go. But I’m easily on track for them to be ready to move when the time comes.

Paint rash has affected some of them; Norev (of those ones I’ve packed so far) seem to be immune from it. I was disappointed to see some of my AutoArts have it, albeit minor. I was surprised though that my Kyosho Ferraris weren’t nearly as bad as I feared they would be. I still have the M5 to check and I’m worried; not just because I love it, but because I have four of them

While packing my Norev R5 Turbo, I noticed something I’d not seen before; a pivot at the front of the seats. They actually tip forward!

Anyway, here’s my Kyosho GTO. I don’t think I’ve viewed it in two years, which is crazy given how beautiful it is. Maybe because I don’t see it every day adds to its allure and mystique. So I thought a quick snap would be a nice idea

 

[Ollie501]

We're currently in the process of packaging about 1100 1:18 scale models for the move when we retire in a couple of years. Don't trust the movers to do it and wouldn't trust that once we arrived there wouldn't be anything missing so doing the whole packaging and moving thing myself. Using a fair bit of cushioning material to try to ensure that after the approximately 12 hours they'll spend on the road in the back of a rental pantech truck that there aren't a million little parts shaken loose. It's going to be a pretty stressful exercise but hoping that with plenty of care taken it all ends well and I'll finally be able to get the models out of their boxes and display them after many years of collecting.

 

[SHSlim]

I hope your move goes well!

So many of the comments in this thread resonate with me!!

I had about 50 1:43 models in my office, all of which I had unscrewed from their plinths. Why I did this i'll never know. Last month I packed them up in anticipation of shipping them to the UK and it took a huge amount of time and is still not completely done.

Despite carefully putting the screws in the correct plastic boxes, many seem to have vanished.
Of the ones that I can find, many of those seem to have shrunk because they are not long enough to go through the little plastic cube that goes in between the model and the plinth in Almost Real packaging.
When I do have screws that fit, getting the model lined up on the plinth correctly is not easy for me. Lack of patience for even one second seems to get punished with a bent mirror or aerial

Like another poster in this thread I have promised myself I will never, ever ever remove another 1:43 car from its plinth!

 

[SHSlim]

We're currently in the process of packaging about 1100 1:18 scale models for the move when we retire in a couple of years. Don't trust the movers to do it and wouldn't trust that once we arrived there wouldn't be anything missing so doing the whole packaging and moving thing myself. Using a fair bit of cushioning material to try to ensure that after the approximately 12 hours they'll spend on the road in the back of a rental pantech truck that there aren't a million little parts shaken loose. It's going to be a pretty stressful exercise but hoping that with plenty of care taken it all ends well and I'll finally be able to get the models out of their boxes and display them after many years of collecting.

That's a huge collection! I can't imagine how much space you need to display 1100 1:18 models!

 

[Scuddy]

Interesting stuff, chaps! I’m wondering what’s the most practical way to carry boxed 1:18ths to the van. How many boxed 1:18ths can fit in a larger box? Guess it depends on the size of the box four? Six? Eight? I’m not worried about lifting the boxes, (I’m pretty strong), but how cumbersome the box they’re in is to carry… and at what point it gets cumbersome. Or, do I bind up, say, batches of six diecast boxes, then pop them in refuse bags and carry them, instead?

I’m just thinking of how many trips I’ll have to make from my front door and to the van and back. I think I’ve got about 120 1:18ths, so I’d like to do it in as few trips as possible… given I’ve got other household stuff to move, too Any suggestions would be appreciated

 

[Cornbeef]

Interesting stuff, chaps! I’m wondering what’s the most practical way to carry boxed 1:18ths to the van. How many boxed 1:18ths can fit in a larger box? Guess it depends on the size of the box four? Six? Eight? I’m not worried about lifting the boxes, (I’m pretty strong), but how cumbersome the box they’re in is to carry… and at what point it gets cumbersome. Or, do I bind up, say, batches of six diecast boxes, then pop them in refuse bags and carry them, instead?

I’m just thinking of how many trips I’ll have to make from my front door and to the van and back. I think I’ve got about 120 1:18ths, so I’d like to do it in as few trips as possible… given I’ve got other household stuff to move, too Any suggestions would be appreciated

I had moved mine (twice as I had them stored for 14 yrs😬) in the extra large uhaul boxes. You can Tetris the model boxes in with different size model boxes and by turning them. I want to say you can get 5 of the old bigger AA boxes on the bottom with the corner filled with a smaller one standing on its end. I think I got 20-25 into mine by leaving the top flaps taped up, extending the sides. Theyre bulky but a person can lift them, although it would be safer with two (I’m generally an idiot…) but with the newer heavy packaging from companies like Tecnomodel or BBR, they might get heavy fast.

 

[BK1]

Or, do I bind up, say, batches of six diecast boxes, then pop them in refuse bags and carry them, instead?

I would stay away from that method as it's likely to lead to boxes being nicked, bent, or damaged by other items nearby or just in moving them: bumping them against the wall of the van, releasing them too quickly on an angle, etc. Boxing them in a larger outer box is best if not tedious. That's of course if you care about the diecast box condition. Otherwise.... toss away! 😎

 

[nissan_gtp]

Interesting stuff, chaps! I’m wondering what’s the most practical way to carry boxed 1:18ths to the van. How many boxed 1:18ths can fit in a larger box? Guess it depends on the size of the box four? Six? Eight? I’m not worried about lifting the boxes, (I’m pretty strong), but how cumbersome the box they’re in is to carry… and at what point it gets cumbersome. Or, do I bind up, say, batches of six diecast boxes, then pop them in refuse bags and carry them, instead?

I’m just thinking of how many trips I’ll have to make from my front door and to the van and back. I think I’ve got about 120 1:18ths, so I’d like to do it in as few trips as possible… given I’ve got other household stuff to move, too Any suggestions would be appreciated

Call me crazy, but I put my packed/boxed 1/18 in big trash bags, and put them in the back seat of my Tacoma. I used tissue paper in the boxes as necessary to pad things and keep everything in place. The bags keep everything nicely in place, and let you carry them pretty safely. Good luck with your move, better you than me LOL

 

[Evil Z06]

I am doing the very same thing to my collection which includes 33 1/12’s and about 200 1/18’s…… I had all of the boxes in my attic and putting them back in their boxes is a pain in the butt….. then I stack a bunch of them in a much bigger box…… I am about 85% done so far…. The worst part is I cannot find the box for my 1/12 40 anniversary Lamborghini Merci

 

[Scuddy]

Thanks so much for all your advice and tips, gang. Pretty much all of the diecasts will be boxed and screwed to their bases for shipping. When I think of how my Ottos or Laudos arrive - with barely any protective packaging - surely my diecasts can survive an hour in a van spent largely on a smooth-ish motorway? I’ve resigned myself to making multiple trips up and down the stairs and to the van and back, although I’ll definitely consider all your suggestions about how to move multiple boxes in one go. Can’t someone develop an app for this task? Just sort of click an icon and it all happens? There’s an app for everything else lol