Ernest
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Hello I would like to know how to travel with figures, because the airline told me that I can not travel with metal figures with me, so, how can you travel with your metal figures? any tips?
thanks
ER
thanks
ER
How to travel with figures? Como viajar con figur
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Major_Goose
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My friend you wouldnt need to ask at all.
You just get a small box thats hand carried get your figures in and then you get to the airplane . Figures are travelling everyday through allthe world this way .
Last October in Saint vincent wetravelled 15 Greeks with more than 100 figures in boxes. The airline guys were admiring the stuf. There is no regulation against metallic figures or anything , It like carrying ametal wrist watch .
There is no difference. just take care to the dimensions of your box to be putted on the over seats space . Ypu would nt ever let your figures to travel with the rest of the luggage !!!!!!!
You just get a small box thats hand carried get your figures in and then you get to the airplane . Figures are travelling everyday through allthe world this way .
Last October in Saint vincent wetravelled 15 Greeks with more than 100 figures in boxes. The airline guys were admiring the stuf. There is no regulation against metallic figures or anything , It like carrying ametal wrist watch .
There is no difference. just take care to the dimensions of your box to be putted on the over seats space . Ypu would nt ever let your figures to travel with the rest of the luggage !!!!!!!
May I suggest a Pelican case? They are available at photographer stores (and probably other places as well). If I'm not mistaken you can order them from Pelican directly. Or look for sales on www.adorama.com or www.bhphotovideo.com.
Happy moddeling, Michiel
Happy moddeling, Michiel
Paul Kernan
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Ernesto:
Travelling with figures, either resin or metal should not be a problem. The only concern is with over zealous (I mean, clumsy/ignorant) security who instead of admiring want to poke at or handle the piece. Usually some gentle persuasion helps.
Anyway, I use a small plastic tool box purchased from a hardware store. I drilled out a series spaced holes in the bottom. I also drill out the bottom of the figure base and insert a screw sleeve (not sure exactly what you call it). A screw and washer fit through the bottom of the box and screws into the sleeve of the base.
Remember to leave the screwdriver in your check-in luggage
Paul
Travelling with figures, either resin or metal should not be a problem. The only concern is with over zealous (I mean, clumsy/ignorant) security who instead of admiring want to poke at or handle the piece. Usually some gentle persuasion helps.
Anyway, I use a small plastic tool box purchased from a hardware store. I drilled out a series spaced holes in the bottom. I also drill out the bottom of the figure base and insert a screw sleeve (not sure exactly what you call it). A screw and washer fit through the bottom of the box and screws into the sleeve of the base.
Remember to leave the screwdriver in your check-in luggage
Paul
Ernest
A Fixture
thanks guys I will take my risk to travel with metal figures, maybe a tool box is the best option with an screw atteched in the wood base...Hope wont be a problem
all the best
ER
all the best
ER
Blind Pew
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Ernest, Paul beat me to it!
I was just going to suggest the same thing. I think in America the places you can get them from are called 'hardware stores' They are not expensive at all.
ALWAYS REMEMBER TO CARRY SUPERGLUE WHEN YOU TRAVEL AS WELL!
all the best mate
I was just going to suggest the same thing. I think in America the places you can get them from are called 'hardware stores' They are not expensive at all.
ALWAYS REMEMBER TO CARRY SUPERGLUE WHEN YOU TRAVEL AS WELL!
all the best mate
PJ Deluhery
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I use a variation on Paul's solution: I have a plastic tool box. Inside I have some pegboard cut to the inside dimentions with four little "feet" to keep it off the bottom of the box and a handle (piece of wooden dowel) to make it easier to unload - basically a carrier.
I screw my figures to the pegboard carrier, having drilled holes in the bottom of each base when I made the figure. I carry a small electric screwdriver to make loading/unloading easier. The pegboard allows me to space the figures any way I need to.
Airlines will let me take this on as a carryon. If nosy security want a look, I can remove the carrier and let them see what they need to see. I have been doing this for the last 15 years or so and it has worked well.
I screw my figures to the pegboard carrier, having drilled holes in the bottom of each base when I made the figure. I carry a small electric screwdriver to make loading/unloading easier. The pegboard allows me to space the figures any way I need to.
Airlines will let me take this on as a carryon. If nosy security want a look, I can remove the carrier and let them see what they need to see. I have been doing this for the last 15 years or so and it has worked well.
