General Heli carry case

[Boogs]

With a bunch of scrap lumber from our remodel, I decided to put it to good use and build a box to transport my 300 X to and from the park and home. The outer shell is cut and I'll build an inner frame work for it. Yesterday I was going to go to the hardware store, but other things got in the way. There's not much to look at just yet, but if I can get the inner bits cut and hardware bought, I'll post up some pictures. I'm using Ecuadorian Sande ply for the skin. Meanwhile, if you've built a carry case for your heli, I'd like to see it.

 

[Geena]

I built one several years ago, out aluminum tread-brite. ( aluminum diamond plate) To haul my two Align 450 pros and 500 ESP. I can`t wait to your. Keep us posted.

 

[Jimbo]

I have a tendency to "over build" things and I wanted to keep the weight down. I took the top of a plastic tool box, added carry straps and it is light. Two strips of Velcro secure the skids, TX sits under the tail boom and batteries Velcro along the side. I wanted to keep the lid on the tool box, but could not find one deep enough. There has to be one out there, so I will keep looking, but for now, this works.

Jim

 

[Tony]

I would be scared of that tail Jim. My luck, it would be bent around to the side lol.

This is a great thread. I can't wait to see how you build one out of wood Boogs!

And Geena, of course you build one out of Aluminum.... lmao.

 

[Jimbo]

Tony, I only have a short walk out to the back pasture. A longer trip could be a problem.

I too am looking forward to seeing other ideas. I just might find something I like better.

Jim

 

[Tony]

I miss living on 5+ acres, that's for sure. This couple of acres stuff is for the birds lmao.

 

[Boogs]

That's thinking "outside the box" Jim! Al would be fantastic, just don't have the tools to work it, other than a hacksaw and file lol. Hope to have something worth photographing later today.

 

[Tony]

Can't wait to see it!

 

[Jimbo]

LOL!! I guess the tail boom is outside the box Rick.

Jim

 

[Boogs]

Got the pieces glued and nailed, looks something like a box now. Still haven't got the hardware. Getting ready to stain and varnish.

 

[Boogs]

Outside dimensions are 24" L X 8 3/4" W X 8 3/4" H

Inside are 23 1/2" L X 8 1/4" W X 8 1/4" H

Current weight is 6 lbs 2 oz, total finished weight should be about 10 lbs.

 

[Geena]

Man! That`s looking nice. Are you going to paint it, or stain and varnish it? Either way, it`s going to look fantastic when you get it finished. Great job.

 

[Boogs]

Thanks Geena, stain and varnish. I have a nice Cherry wood stain that looks really good on this stuff.

 

[Geena]

Ooooohh. I was hoping you were going to say that. That`s going to look HOT!

 

[Tony]

Update... We need an update! lmao

 

[Boogs]

102 F three days ago, 107 two days ago, 112 yesterday. Did get the edge molding I wanted and some hardware, got the basic box stained and some of the molding cut, but it gets too dad gum hot in the wood shop to get much done.

 

[Tony]

I can understand that. You must be in SoCal lol.

 

[Boogs]

Nor Cal, believe it or not. About 35/40 minutes from S.F.Bay.

 

[Tony]

Ah, well you can keep that heat over there lmao.

 

[Boogs]

High pressure ridge isn't moving, but if I could, I'd send y'all some. Wouldn't mind at all sharing!

Working on setting hinges, that may be all for today, just hit 100 F.