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http://www.tsa.gov/index.shtm]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/380270/3020661.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/380270/3020661.page GMT Transporting models on airplanes.
Doctadeth wrote:To answer your questions....I have one reply.

http://www.tsa.gov/index.shtm


Okay...?

I guess I am asking what is the best way to transport them. I know the TSA stuff, so thats not a problem.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/380270/3020708.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/380270/3020708.page GMT Transporting models on airplanes.
The paint should be fine with any kind of pressure, don't forget much of it gets shipped around the world in planes as well

Do remember not to bring anything sharp in carryon either, for example if you're planning to bring your x-acto knife and such.

I'm planning to do the exact same thing, and will simply use a checked army bag for all the paint, tools and models that aren't assembled, as well as any other liquids such as deodorant etc. and then have my normal bag with clothingm etc. and any models that are already assembled, so they don't break in transit, as carryon]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/380270/3022478.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/380270/3022478.page GMT Transporting models on airplanes.
Second: I do not recommend putting any models, finished or otherwise, in a checked bag. Checked bags get thrown around with careless abandon regardless of any 'fragile/heavy/etc' sticker on them. Carry them on the plane with you if at all possible, and if not have them mailed to you. Make sure there's adequate padding in a hard plastic case, whichever option you use.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/380270/3031956.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/380270/3031956.page GMT Transporting models on airplanes.
Be prepared for security to go into your bag as:

1. Resin looks suspicious in the scanner.
2. The layered metal models in your case look suspicious in the scanner]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/380270/3033845.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/380270/3033845.page GMT Re:Transporting models on airplanes. gw mini case. The one that looks like a small brief case. That would be best for the models and bring them as carry on. Also dont lie when people ask whats in the case be like "tiny little people that fight to the death for me".]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/380270/3034370.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/380270/3034370.page GMT Transporting models on airplanes. http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/380270/3035467.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/380270/3035467.page GMT Transporting models on airplanes.
You could just take it on as hand luggage.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/380270/3035669.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/380270/3035669.page GMT Transporting models on airplanes.
(Make sure not to put spray cans in, as they can be touchy about these. In fact, check with the shipper about any liquids, etc. if you go this route.)]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/380270/3035760.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/380270/3035760.page GMT Transporting models on airplanes.
Balance wrote:If it's a big deal and there's time to prep, look on eBay for a hard shipping case (Pelican or similar) and ship the stuff to/from your grandparents. If the case is big enough, put any existing cases inside the hard case's foam for more protection.

(Make sure not to put spray cans in, as they can be touchy about these. In fact, check with the shipper about any liquids, etc. if you go this route.)


This. Shipping your stuff will save you a lot of pain. I have heard one too many horror stories about minis getting destroyed by airport workers.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/380270/3039369.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/380270/3039369.page GMT Transporting models on airplanes. http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/380270/3039401.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/380270/3039401.page GMT