Packing a scale model aircraft
Nov 19, 2010 | 1:49 am
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Transporting / Packing a scale model aircraft
I am planning to take a scale model of a Concorde (made of wood) as a Christmas present. This is a 1:100 scale model.
I plan to carry this in my checked baggage as I am quite competent with the use of styrofoam and bubble wrap and more importantly because of the dimensions. Will the shape of the object attract undue attention during security checks? I ask this as I my itinerary involves a stopover a well. So I would like to minimise 'special attention' towards my luggage to ensure collection at destination.
I am travelling MAN-MAA with stopover in AUH.
On a side note, is it alright to carry deflated football / soccerball in checked baggage?
I would be grateful if the wizards on this board could help with this issue
Kind Regards,
freemind001
I plan to carry this in my checked baggage as I am quite competent with the use of styrofoam and bubble wrap and more importantly because of the dimensions. Will the shape of the object attract undue attention during security checks? I ask this as I my itinerary involves a stopover a well. So I would like to minimise 'special attention' towards my luggage to ensure collection at destination.
I am travelling MAN-MAA with stopover in AUH.
On a side note, is it alright to carry deflated football / soccerball in checked baggage?
I would be grateful if the wizards on this board could help with this issue
Kind Regards,
freemind001
Last edited by freemind001; Nov 19, 2010 at 3:14 am
Nov 19, 2010 | 4:01 am
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i have had deflated soccer balls and inflated tennis balls in checked bags....i wouldn't hesitate to put a wood or metal model airplane in my bag, though i haven't done it...good luck
Nov 19, 2010 | 4:05 pm
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The Concorde nose is pointed. I have attached a link to this pic
http://www.iwmshop.org.uk/images/prod_14465.jpg
Will this be a problem?? I can reduce the sharpness with masking tape and bubble wrap....
Please let me know your valuable opinion
http://www.iwmshop.org.uk/images/prod_14465.jpg
Will this be a problem?? I can reduce the sharpness with masking tape and bubble wrap....
Please let me know your valuable opinion
Nov 19, 2010 | 5:10 pm
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The reason I asked is the TSA confiscates nail clippers. I'm not sure if they'd consider a pointy model airplane to be a weapon. Absolutely ridiculous, but there you are...
Nov 19, 2010 | 5:32 pm
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If it's in checked baggage, nobody will care.
Nov 19, 2010 | 9:30 pm
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