Shipping heavy models

Hi, a chap from Denmark has bought my Simplex chassis and box of and parts, his sister lives in Maidstone. Is there a way (courier etc.) that would transport it from Herefordshire safely.

Any suggestions (sensible) would be gratefully received.

Roger

To Denmark or to Maidstone?

Hello Roger,

I suggest you make a dedicated crate to protect it properly, including wrapping for sea travel, and use one of the couriers like DPD. It could well exceed the weight limit for MyHermes for example.

I assume the onward travel to Denmark will be with the buyer.

Regards

Brian

Also think about anti rust solutions ??

Roger, you're a naughty boy!

The most important factors are the size, weight and delicacy of the package and you've kept them all secret, also the destination, Maidstone or Denmark?

Assuming it's heavier than anything the Post Office would accept as a parcel, here's what DHL recommend as packaging for up to 300kg, which seems typical. Once it's packaged acceptably, I don't think Denmark is more problematic than Maidstone other than the cost. Most couriers are international.

Getting the best price may be more work. Although the internet is your friend, I don't find getting and comparing quotes to be particularly easy, mainly because the small print is rarely like-for-like. There are firms who sort it out for you, like this example, but I've no idea how good they are or what the cost would be. Try pushing the buttons and see what they say.

Best act quickly if the destination is Denmark. A Hard Brexit, which is possible in October, will make moving items to Europe more complicated because it introduces a border, customs, tariffs, and extra paperwork and there may be temporary difficulties whilst the details are sorted out.

Dave

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Sorry, had an away day with SWMBO 'shopping' whoopee!

Destination is Maidstone, Kent. He's planning to collect from there.

The chassis is a 5" gauge 060 approx sizes 34" x 10" x 6" plus a box 24" x 14" x 10". Weight I would guesstimate at around 30 kgs for the chassis plus another 10 ish kgs for the box.

Regards

Roger

Why don't you plan a weekend away in Kent with SWMBO and then deliver them in person?

Cost of of the fuel might be less than that of a courier!

Dave

Hmm I think the cost of taking her indoors outdoors and staying overnight make just take a very large chunk of the Simplex money!!!

Nice idea though.

Roger

Simplex is on its way to Denmark, should arrive on Wednesday.