Building a model can be a pretty solitary task - most of us work by ourselves in a corner of the basement or a hobby room. When you finish a model, though, there's nothing like showing it off at a contest or club meeting. However, that means removing the latest masterpiece from the safety of your workbench and exposing it to the seemingly endless hazards of the outside world. Sooner or later, you'll probably "prang" a model when you're unpacking it far from home. Antennas and canopies get knocked off, seemingly secure parts let go, and perfectly applied finishes get dinged. And although most contest judges will overlook problems if you add a "damaged in transit" note to your model-entry form, no one wants to put out a freshly broken model for display.
Thankfully, a lot of traveling damage is minor and can usually be repaired in the field if you have the right tools. Traveling with a small well-stocked "model first-aid kit" will help you restore your models to fighting trim.
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