Packing built LEGO sets for moving requires careful handling, often involving disassembling specific components and securely wrapping different sections of the model.
Based on methods utilized for transporting assembled structures like LEGO modular buildings, here is a practical approach:
Preparing LEGO Sets for Transit
Moving built LEGO models intact requires strategic preparation to prevent damage.
1. Secure Smaller, Detachable Parts
- Identify & Remove: Locate any elements that protrude from the main structure, particularly taller items situated on the roof or other surfaces.
- Internal Storage: Carefully detach these pieces. A common practice is to toss them into the building itself. This seemingly simple step helps ensure these smaller, fragile pieces remain with the correct set for safe travels and reduces the risk of them breaking off or getting lost during the move.
2. Sectional Wrapping
- Disassemble by Sections: For larger, multi-level sets such as modular buildings, it is often considered best to wrap the modulars by separate floors or main sections. This means gently separating the set into its primary build components (e.g., ground floor, second floor, roof section).
- Individual Protection: Wrap each individual floor or section securely using appropriate packing material. Wrapping sections separately provides better protection for each part and makes the overall set easier to handle and pack into boxes.
This method focuses on breaking down larger models into more manageable and protected units for transportation, safeguarding both the core structure and smaller, delicate attachments from damage during the moving process.
