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I also recommend getting some sticky putty to line the middle of the duct tape strip with. Getting it to be tight in the container is a bit of a chore, and having some sticky putty for it to adhere to will make things much more firm.

While I've flipped it upside down to test the strength and had good results, I don't recommend this with models containing metal pieces. Duct tape is strong, but not that strong. Also, obviously this is good for probably a one time thing. If you store your figures like this it's certain that dust will find its way to the tape destroying it's adhesive properties. Not that it's that big of a deal, duct tape is far from expensive.





Hope this helps someone else out there, stupidly simple trick sure did help me out of a bind.

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 Tyrius wrote:
Could always have unwanted tape residue afterwards. I use towels to transport models instead of foam(mostly vehicles) but could work for any model.


Hmmm, It's going to be on the bottom of the bases so I'm not too terribly worried about it. Really this method is more of a "I want to store them somewhere long term but I don't want them damaged" kind of ordeal. It could be annoying having your figures sticky for a bit after bringing them back from the dead, but I imagine the crud left behind would eventually come off, and painlessly at that. At least I think that's how it would go about happening.

Also I've found super glue placed underneath the tape helps hold it down. I imagine worst case scenario if the box goes upside down with metal models on the tape there's a chance that the tape will peel off from the weight. Super glue fixes that. As stated prior there might not be enough adhesiveness to hold on to, say, an avatar of Khaine, but hey it might, and the super glue is an added level of safe keeping.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/509071/5310414.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/509071/5310414.page GMT Re:Ghetto Army Transport Case
And a secondary benefit, the 20 or 25 boxes store well in the corner of the storage area.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/509071/5313291.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/509071/5313291.page GMT Re:Ghetto Army Transport Case http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/509071/5316259.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/509071/5316259.page GMT Re:Ghetto Army Transport Case
 Vulcan wrote:
Or you could paint the bottom of the drawers with magnetic primer, and just magnetize the bases.


A superior route I agree, but something of that quality wouldn't be considered ghetto now would it? ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/509071/5316932.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/509071/5316932.page GMT Re:Ghetto Army Transport Case
 hammeyaneggs wrote:
I got ahold of empty keyboard boxes and bubble wrap... One layer of figs per box. They work well, although it is a fair amount of bubble wrap.

And a secondary benefit, the 20 or 25 boxes store well in the corner of the storage area.


This would be my suggestion as well. Random container. layers of either bubble wrap or scavenged eggshell with figures lying on each level. Figures are better secured and you can still keep your ghetto cred.

With your method you are looking at potential for tape breaking away, minatures getting stuck on parts of duck tape and other proble

Out of curiosity, how many figures are you moving and how much does that drawer container cost?

For 16-18 bucks you could have bought one of these which unmodified will still hold 80-100 infantry lying down on the eggshell (put the solid piece on top).

Plano 1401-02 Sold as accessory case "Protector" pistol case or Reel case. Same thing with same foam sold with different stickers. different purposes. You might lose a bit of "cred" but the figs will be much better protected.

As an aside, I love the paint scheme on your guardsmen. Kind of reminds me of a certain type of "COBRA" Viper whose name escapes me.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/509071/5317059.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/509071/5317059.page GMT Ghetto Army Transport Case
I found that it cost me roughly $2 per plastic box, and maybe 5 per card box, which is significantly cheaper than other ways I've seen. One card box holds 6 plastic boxes, and then you have some room for a tank, or bigger models that don't fit well.

My plastic bins have 16 bays and 1 double bays, so 32 infantry safely. You would have to find a different approach for heavy weapons teams though. The benefit is the models don't move around much, and it makes them very safe to travel with. When I bring the whole force out I have 4 cardboard boxes worth of stuff.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/509071/5317105.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/509071/5317105.page GMT Re:Ghetto Army Transport Case And kinda inexpensive too.
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