Most Unusual Model Storage Container?

I knew a guy once that used those tin boxes that peanut brittle comes in. I was going to follow his lead, but, I never got ahold of enough of the cans to do so.

They are about 3 inches tall, 5-6 wide, and 8 long. The cool part is that they nest and stack so well.

I have only two for spare parts,,,,,,he had a few dozen and had built up models in them, packed in chopped up meat tray pieces.

That pistol box is a better conversation piece, though. Cool.

Rex

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That pistol box is a better conversation piece, though. Cool.

Rex

....and from what I can tell from that website, the Ruger box is worth more than the $3.00  I paid for the kit.

The peanut brittle tins are a good idea so long as they are clean and not sticky inside........

I have some very, very small parts stored in an old 16mm 50 foot movie tin I got from who knows where but no complete kits.

The local American Science and Surplus store is now selling old 35mm movie storage cans 

http://www.sciplus.com

of all things.

Unfortunately, I do not have a Vought XF5U-1 kit or many flying saucers models............

I started using the left-over containers that Swiffer wet mop pads come in.  They are about 14 inches long x 6 inches wide and about 4 inches tall.  They have a lid that snaps on so that the mop pads don't dry out.  Makes it nice to keep those extra parts organized.  They also come in handy if I am shooting Future onto a part and need to keep it dust free while it dries.

jelliott523

I started using the left-over containers that Swiffer wet mop pads come in.  They are about 14 inches long x 6 inches wide and about 4 inches tall.  

Swiffer wet mop pad containers....ought to be good for storing some ship and aircraft model kits

And better to re-use 'em than throw away into a land fill, too!

I'm sure they would be perfect for that as they stack nicely and are fairly sturdy.  You could definitely put in aircraft models up to 1/48 scale as long as the fuselage and wings aren't attached, during the build.  With the clear lid that comes with it, makes it easy to see whats in each box.

I'm finding with this hobby that things I used to throw out, have came in handy for the oddest things.

Paul Harvey page 2:

After attempting to build a Williams' aircraft kit, John Doe reached into the red cardboard for a Ruger .22 caliber pistol with the intent to blast the kit to smithereens. Unfortunately, the gun misfired, ending John Doe's life. The gun became evidence and the model was placed into the red box awaiting its next victim.

Uh,oh............sounds like Rob has experience building William Brothers kits...................

I have used an old shoebox with a belt to secure the lid.  It safely transported models to two contests, tucked under the airline seat in front of me.  The only instance where I suffered some damage to the model inside was when I accidentally kicked it.  The reason for using a shoebox was that I had to find a container fast (only 30 min before I had to head to the airport).  I was going crazy looking for a container that was big enough, yet not excessively large.  I could not find anything suitable so in desperation I grabbed the shoebox.  The second time I was just lazy and recalled that the silly shoebox worked well the first time.

Oh wait, you were asking about unusual containers, not low tech ghetto ones.  My apologies.

LOL..............Well, a shoe box might be considered unusual if the model stored in side it was gradually covered in a fungus.............