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Bill Stec Lieutenant SG
Joined: 25 Jan 2012 Posts: 158
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Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 12:06 am Post subject: I could use some inspiration on boxes to store/transport |
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Minis. What are you guys using? Preferable inexpensive but not mandatory.
I figure I am going to end up doing a fair number of SL2500 minis, so I had best get some storage figured out before I start buying fleet boxes. |
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djdood Commodore
Joined: 01 Feb 2007 Posts: 3413 Location: Seattle, WA
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Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 12:18 am Post subject: |
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For the SL2400 minis, quite a few folks (myself included) use cheap Plano type plastic cases, from WalMart, etc.. They're your basic "craft" boxes.
I haven't looked into sizing for the new, larger resin minis. The larger craft boxes will probably still work. Being able to pop the mini off it's stand is a huge benefit for this. _________________
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Bolo_MK_XL Captain
Joined: 16 Jan 2007 Posts: 836 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 12:24 am Post subject: |
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If money isn't a factor and you don't want to be cutting foam then KRMulticases might be a place to start looking ---
They do some specific ones, Wings of War being one, which would be similar size to SL2500 ---
Otherwise, larger fishing tackle boxes be a choice --- |
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Scoutdad Commodore
Joined: 09 Oct 2006 Posts: 4754 Location: Middle Tennessee
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Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 4:13 am Post subject: |
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Like Will, I use the plan old plastic tackle boxes...
[Q: What's the #1 way you know you spend too much time in the SFU?]
[A: You have more tackle boxes than Bill Dance... and you don't even fish!]
I get mine from the craft supplies section of Michael's and then go gt a piece of 1 inch thick poly-foam.
I have probably 20 to 24 of these thigs in teh game room, but here's the only one I have a photo of:
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DHarris Ensign
Joined: 02 Jan 2012 Posts: 9
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Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 4:50 am Post subject: |
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Thats the same Arco boxes I use for a lot of my stuff. you just have to take one of the dividers out for each ship to fit. A C9 and a Condor will fit in the bottom 2 outside sections in the above picture with no cutting of the box. Havent gotten my Fed DN assembled yet to see if it fits but my CC does with no problems. |
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Bill Stec Lieutenant SG
Joined: 25 Jan 2012 Posts: 158
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Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 12:24 pm Post subject: |
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Good ideas so far guys, keep them coming. |
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jmt Lieutenant Commander
Joined: 08 Oct 2006 Posts: 394 Location: Plano, TX
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Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 2:18 pm Post subject: |
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If you're looking to travel with the figures, the Crystal Caste Battle Hive and Battle Hive II are anvil style cases that are rugged and substantial. They have "pick foam" layers for various figure sizes. I have one of each and use the Battle Have for transporting my 2400 series miniatures. They even went through TSA security without damage when going to Gen Con. _________________ jmt
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Bill Stec Lieutenant SG
Joined: 25 Jan 2012 Posts: 158
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Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 5:09 pm Post subject: |
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I'm currently looking into using bubble-wrap pouches with ziplock closures. I have found 3x5" and 4x6" that would be suitable.
The issue for me right now is having to buy 100+ of them. I guess I could take them to Origins 2013 and see if any of you guys want to buy some of them off me. |
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