I have had to move my model collection twice in two years, and this method worked well for me. I gathered large boxes that would accommodate a number of models with adequate clearance between them, and packed the box with a layer of polyester fiberfill (such as that used to stuff pillows). It’s available at most craft stores.
Each model was then nestled into the filling and the box sealed with enough headroom to clear masts and aerials. As long as the boxes are handled with care and kept upright (label the top), they ride beautifully. Out of about 30 models, I had to fix just three gear doors and one pitot tube. And the collection had been packed in those boxes for almost the entire two years!
Note that once they are unpacked, you may have to remove a few stray clingy fibers from your models.
Tip submitted by:
Ashley Messenger
Mount Vernon, Ohio