Transport of ship models

Ship models can be delivered everywhere, by a parcel service or transport companies, or by air cargo to any place, but one has to take special precautions. Transportation of model ships is a difficult affair, because the models are sensitive and can easily be damaged.
The best way of commercial transport is in a wooden box. Depending on weight the box should be set on a pallet, to facilitate handling by fork lifts. In such boxes the ship models can be transported safely.

1.5 m long transport box with a VICTORY model on a pallet, for trucking to Switzerland.

Larger distances to countries abroad go only by air freight. The ship models have to be fixed in a suitable air cargo box. To give you an idea: the air freight for a model in a box like the one shown above from Germany to USA is about 300 - 500 Euro.

This air cargo transport box with a 1.3 m model of a VICTORY had a total weight of 70 kg.
To facilitate handling by fork lifts it got some blocks underneath.

A 80 cm model in a somewhat smaller air cargo box. Total weight was 38 kg.

If you live in Germany or a country nearby, the best and most economical method may be picking up the model ships to buy by yourself with a suitable passenger car or a larger rental car. In a passenger car the ship model is stabilized by blankets and cushions. The ship must be put somewhat slanting, as the mastheads must be kept clear from the car ceiling.

Another very good method is fixing the large models like this NORSKE LOEVE to a transport board,
if the car is big enough. This one went to Norway.

I transported many ship models in such a way or asked buyers to come and fetch them. So far, it was always done without damages. In addition, this is the chance for the buyer for a final check whether he or she really likes the model after seeing only photos so far.  However, on the many look-and-take-home sales via this webpage (see gallery of ship models sold) only once a potential buyer withdrew after having a thorough inspection of his model.

This photo shows the delivery of six models with 1 - 1.4 m length to a hotel at the Baltic Sea.
The models are fixed to transport boards and stabilized by polystyrene blocks.

Transport of a 2 m  model of the American frigate CONSTITUTION.

If you are interested in one of the ship models and have questions on ways of transport, please call me. Do so also with the other model ship makers who sell their pieces by this webpage. Call them. We will always find a solution that works.