A note about packing...

There are many ways to pack model horses....but some are definitely better than others.

Here are my pet hates.

1. Schleichs in padded envelopes, loose and in groups...

One is usually OKish, they will probably be fine. But when you just shove 10 of them in together they are going to all fight the whole way here. Not good. If you must do this, wrap each one individually in bubblewrap and pack them tightly with bubblewrap between the legs to prevent bending.

2. Resins in kitchen towel. Kitchen roll/towel does not provide good packing support. Doing so will result in this:



Donkey is yet unnamed but I'm thinking 'Earwig' as a good name :p She is now completely fixed up, you'd never know. But still.

3. Packing parcels so well I can't get into them..

OK so I shouldn't really complain about this but when I slice my finger off in an attempt to get through the 20 million layers of tape (I actually did this to someone last week...I'm sorry!!!) I get a bit annoyed.....

4. Tissue on custom finishes....

I know some models need mumifying but if you use toilet paper on custom finishes and it sticks then DISASTER. There is a happy medium....

5. No plastic

OK so this is a pretty specific complaint. Our postman leaves our parcels by the gate. When it rains I get soggy ponies. Bubblewrap or plastic around the outside is greatly appreciated. Thankfully I am yet to lose a model to the rain...but I did once literally peel the box off a Deb Brown custom!

Little rant over. I'm just a little annoyed about my new donkey! She's OK now and the seller has offered a partial refund but still.....