Well, with Move-Day just a week away, I had to come up with a new way to transport all my minis. Being a poor fellow, I did not have the dough to afford an expensive Army Transport or equivalent, and I needed a lot of spaces, so pre-cut foam was out. But I wanted foam, being the safest for the minis. What to do?
I looked around. At my local department store (Fred Meyers) I found sheets of material similar to the memory foam that they use to cover mattresses. A large sheet of 1.5" (big enough for a full-size bed) ran only 13 dollars. I picked up a sheet.
Many of you have seen the crates that soda products are delivered in. I found a gas station throwing them out, and asked for a few. I took only 3, but now I wish I had taken more. They measure approximately (depending on the manufacturer) 11"x18" and 4" deep. Perfect!
Using my hot wire cutter recently purchased, I cut out appropriately-sized sections for the models, and put the piece in the bottom. A solid piece over the top, and the tray was secure. Also, the crates are stack-able, since the 3" of foam doesn't quite reach the top enough to push the next one off.
I may include a tutorial and pictures on it later, but I can't remember which box I put my camera in! Just thought I would share to inspire.
Until next time,
FoxPhoenix135
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
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Great tip, try for a tutorial if you can, I'd like to give it a whirl. I'd love an Army Transport, but don't have the dough right now either.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the move, make sure you stake your claim on some geek square footage!
Good luck Fox. I know the feeling beware the towere of boxes, they can kill if stacked to high and then bumped. Avoid the sharp pointy things that hide is boxes hastily packed.
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