Transform side-opening boxes
Turn the kit box into a flip-top
February 23, 2018
I used to wonder about all the kit reviews and kit-build articles that complained about side-opening boxes. Then, I bought a B-2 aircraft kit with that type of box and I finally got it — the box, as it was, was worthless when it came to retaining small, loose parts.
Frustrated, I took a hobby knife (a box-cutter would also have worked) and cut the top along three sides of the lid. Now I had a flip-top.
Next, I closed and reinforced the open side with clear duct tape. It’s important to use clear tape so that you can read information written underneath.
This easy hack gave me a box that was sturdy, easy to close, and better at containing the tiny, precious parts inside.
Tip submitted by:
Ned Barnett
Las Vegas, Nev.