Thank you for being happy for my wife. That’s so nice to hear. 
The foam is actually just there to stop the parts from sliding around in the box. The support bracket should actually be strong enough. I hope so anyway, because that is also my biggest concern, that the model will not survive the trip without any damage.
If it weren’t for my wife, I’d not be able to indulge my model habit. Any modeler with a supportive spouse or family is fortunate and a healthy partner is a treasure beyond measure.
I couldn’t put it better, thank you for your wise words.
We just had a class on model boxes creation and transportation on Sunday. Since foam is “cheap”, I would be tempted to add some bracing in two parts to just support any possible movement and take stress off the plastic.
Not a bad idea, Ryan.
What would worry me is that the support would have to touch the surfaces. And that could damage the paint or small details. I think the jolting in the car causes more problems than the stability. I just pressed the support bracket again and I really think it is stable enough to survive the 130 miles. But I’m glad to read that you are all worried about the integrity of my model. Great model building community. 
Jörg, I asked almost the exact same question in the meeting. The key is PU (Polyurethane) foam is the material used. You can cut small holes/open areas for the smallest details. The material is soft enough to protect but not abrasive enough to rub the paint off.
Here is an example I found to build your own box but the material can be cut to size.
I will try to show some examples I have later and do a wear test.
Only scrubbing like I was trying to remove caked on dirt did any paint transfer happen. When held and shook like a car ride, nothing transferred.
I think I understand what you mean.
Because what you’re showing in terms of packaging is really great. However, the cars are only a fraction of the size of my diorama and they don’t have any protruding, hanging structures. I would then have to line the entire box with foam to create support. And it has the dimensions 24x15x13 inches.
I was thinking more like two posts at an angle to support the angled section with bumps etc on the road. Kinda like when the team was in the trash compactor about to be swished. Not a full foam box like the car example.
But they will hang freely in the air and therefore not support anything. Unless I were to use a wooden slat, for example.
@madtatt Jorg it’s great to hear that your wife is doing well and is encouraging you to enter your amazing Millenium Falcon into competition, where surely it will win the accolades it deserves 
Thank you very much to you too, Russelle.
It’s so lovely to hear from all of you. 
Good morning everyone.
So, I’m getting everything ready for the trip to EME.
Since Ryan’s suggestions stuck in my mind, I looked through my pictures again for the original diorama. I wanted to check how many and where I had attached the screws for the overhang. It wasn’t just glued. I found these pictures.
What I see is somewhat reassuring. It should be stable enough to survive the 140 miles.
Even though it’s definitely the weakest point.
Edit. One more little addendum, Ryan. Here you can clearly see how I reinforced the area with printed parts and epoxy.
I’ll keep you updated.
I agree it might be the weakest point but that doesn’t mean it’s weak.
I think so too, Ryan. We’ll see if everything gets there in one piece.
I’m definitely nervous. 
I think the only other thing you can do is if possible is to have the back facing a side door. That way if you should do any hard braking the motion is along the long side and not the short side.
Good morning everyone.
I’m back from the EME.
Your fingers crossed and good wishes seem to have worked.
The little bird brought home some precious metal.
I’m very happy about the gold medal.
And, almost more importantly, the falcon returned to its nest in one piece. Thanks again to Ryan for the tips and suggestions for safe transport.
Congratulations! Well deserved. 
Cheers,
Colin
Never any doubt that you would bring home the Gold. A just reward for the tremendous work and dedication you put into it.
Thank you both so much. With this kind of support, it couldn’t have gone wrong.
Excellent, and gold is the very least it deserves … that is 2 superb models that have been built there … Well done and glad it all worked out well.
