I have not worked with this museum in the past, but I have sent numerous models to other museums.
I need to ship a float plane model to the Yukon next. I will photo the packaging when I do so.
How long ago did I promise to show how I pack models for shipment? Finally I remembered to shoot pictures of one before I sealed the box!
I stretch rubber bands diagonally across a shipping box and I tie the model to those rubber bands:
The note instructs the recipient to cut the rubber bands to remove the model from the box.
To secure the rubber bands at the corners, I poke a hole through the box, send through the end of the rubber band and keep it there using a toothpick. Finally I tape over the toothpick so it will be secure while traveling:
I calculate the height of the rubber band supports so that the model will ´fly´ suspended in the middle of the box. I have had great luck with this method of packing.