Transporting tall structures

[knotian]

I'm at the point where I need to make up my mind about going to local shows.

I have a relatively tall, narrow, cylindrical, model. 26"+- tall and 9" wide. That's sitting on it's base with structure both above and below.

Should I use a tall box with the structure padded by foam and air bags, or should I plan on incorporating a way to take it apart?

I'd like some opinions from people who have packed for travel to shows. They won't be shipped, just packed for vehicle transportation.

 

[MAB]

I'd make it so that it can be taken apart. Especially if you will need to transport it by trolley / handcart once you are there. Tall things topple over!

[knotian]

MAB,

Has anyone accused you of having psychic powers?

Evidently just writing my question down got rid of my mental block and I came through with basically, an invisible joint between layers in my model that will allow me to take it apart relatively easy. Just tried it and built a few more layers on top of the joint and it works.

Thanks,

Whether you used telepathy or not

Ed