Can I take Paint bottles on airplanes?

As long as it isn't spray cans, you could probably have some paint bottles in your checked bags, better if they are acrylics, too. The times I ordered paint while overseas it was shipped via air, so I don't see how they can't let you ship it yourself.

Best case would be to put your supplies in a seperate box and ship it with your luggage, if possible, so if there is an "accident" (paint spill, etc..) you're not risking your clothes.

Hope this makes some sense.

Spray cans are a definete no, because of safety regulations.

If you take tin's of paint (like humbrol) with you, the pressure can be a problem. Because of the different pressure the tin's pop open.

Bottles etc. with a screw cap shouldn't be a problem.

I've taken them into the cabin on a plane trip. I'd say tape each can to make sure the paitn remains where it's supposed to be. As they toss around with suitcases like garbage, I wouldn't but the paint canisters otherwise than as handluggage.

You might get some 'questionmark faces' from the security officers on the airfield, but that won't be a rpoblem I reccon. Be carefull with you knifes, scals, files etcetera. In the Netherlands your not allowed to take them with your handbagage.

Lucky ...ehm... mister! Some time found for the hobby. For a short period of time, you could be envied...

Just remember that security has a thing about making you drink some of a liquid if you carry on.

Sure,
But let's continue that discussion under the thread:

What brand and color paint do your prefer to make your friday night cocktail?
(Revell 15 with some drops of Games Workshop Blood Red: Shaken, not stirred; with a little thinner added)

Thanks for all the advice guys... well except for the bit about the cocktail mixes! I hadn't thought about the knives but they're cheap enough that I can pick up a couple of new ones when I get there. Replacing all the paint would be expensive though. Cheers.

Carrying knives in checked baggage is no problem, I've done it. As for paint, check withthe TSA (Travel Security Administration) website for a list of forbidden and acceptable materials is if your travels involve the US at all. If not, well I don't know what Canada's verion of the TSA is called, but it shouldn't be hard to find out.

When I moved to Alaska from Pennsylvania I packed all my tools and paints into a tacklebox and shoved it into one of my checked duffelbags. No problems.

My suggestion would be to mail a box with all your stuff the day you leave...send it FedEx or some other form of trackable shipping.

Although I brought most of my 'important' paint colors and tools with me when I drove from NJ to Wisconsin, I had far too much stuff to pack into a car. It's amazing how badly you need something when you don't actually have it with you.

At any rate, I FedEx-ed a box of paints, knives, glues, and some extra kits to my own address a couple of days before I returned home. It arrived at my apartment about 2 hours after I had landed.

Jeff

Thanks everyone for your advice. Jeff that is an excellent idea. I just might have to try it as I doubt I'll have much extra room in my bags anyway.

Jeff's suggestion to use Fed Ex has been a good one. Especially if you ship the stuff to a workplace. I have used both Fed Ex and UPS and they are far more easier to work with than the airlines with both keeping track of the package and dealing with breakage. I have never waited longer than 24 hrs to get my package. With Fed Ex, you can insure the package and get some reimbursment, with the airline, all you get is a flattened, half open box and a shoulder shrug.
Scott