Welcome to those forums first of all!
Not sure what the conditions are or will be while you're there, but I'd make sure I take enough glue (polly and super glue). Nothing more frustrating than running out of glue! If at all poss, try to keep the superglue in a fridge. It will last lnger. Of course, this may not be practical in the middle of nowhere, middle of very warm nowhere!
Not sure how things go as far a transport, but to limit your risk of disaster, why don't you just take enough to get you started on several kits, you know, the interiors, engines, figures, and wait to do the final assembly and painting when you're back. Completed models are generally more fragile than sub assemblies..?
In any case, take good care of yourself over there! Looking forward to hearing from you again, soon.