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blade3d
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Location: New Jersey USA

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Cool because I was going to send you a pic of medern man stand


Blade3d
03-24-2009 11:24 PM
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Dood
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Location: WI

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Finally a field box I can be proud of!!

Here is my new & improved version. Much nicer now.

I ripped off the piece of wood the power panel mounts to open up some storage space. Then I reinforced the corners with some square dowels. (Credit to jrvander for the idea)
It's all topped off with a glossy coat of yellow paint

My starter doesn't quite fit on the top shelf because of the divider unless the starter is upside down. I may fix this but it won't be that easy. The divider may just come out all together since I don't really need it.



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EDIT: 3/28/09
A recent modification:

The handle wasn't exactly secured. It was nothing more than an aluminum pipe held in place by recessed holes on both sides.
My fear was that the handle would come off while carrying the box, spilling the contents and likely breaking the box.

My solution to prevent this from ever happening was to drill 2 holes straight through the box on either side, then I passed a 1/4" threaded rod through along with some flat washers & nuts.

The box feels much sturdier now.



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Here is the "before" version:



3 years is enough time wasted. Taking a break for a while.
03-26-2009 07:19 PM
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darksidedave
Senior Heliman
Location: niles,MI

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Found a nice $11 tote at WM , fits a jug perfect,comes in 4 colors...
look in the sewing deptartment
03-28-2009 11:07 PM
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maatvee
Heliman
Location: Oz

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		The Heli Handbag....for real men.
03-30-2009 03:52 PM
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TmMugen
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Location: Tiny Little Red Dot aka Singapore

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		That is super nice bag..I wan one..Too bad cannot get one here in Singapore.
04-05-2009 04:23 PM
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vermonster
Heliman
Location: GOOSE GREEN,VT USA

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Finally a field box I can be proud of!!

Nice job Dood!

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Cool because I was going to send you a pic of medern man stand

Where did that come from? Is it home made?

AMA#922194 RWMAA#1035
04-06-2009 12:53 AM
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sharpen
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Location: sevierville ,tn- us

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		whats the measurements on the hole for the power panel in a flight box? Just wandering Because im thinking of building my own and i don't have the panel yet
09-20-2009 04:12 AM
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Heli Wiz
Heliman
Location: Moravia,N.Y. U.S.A.

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Here's a few pics of my setup. It's a Hobbico one that I converted for Heli use. I took off the plane cradles and made a wood frame with clamps that hold the heli down. It works pretty slick! The whole setup works great for what I wanted. It makes for tweeking and tinkering with your heli simple! when it's on the table ,it's at a perfect height to work on it.



Bill Chick
10-21-2009 12:34 AM
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Heli Davey
Senior Heliman
Location: springfield,mass

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Very nice Heli Wiz!!!great job!!!

TREX 250*TREX 450PRO*TREX 500ESP*TREX 600NSP*TREX 700N LE*
10-21-2009 01:52 AM
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jbrown2288
Heliman
Location: Siler City NC USA

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Here,s my Flight box.....



Jerry
10-24-2009 10:16 PM
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what_the_helli
Key Veteran
Location: cookeville, tn USA

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Now that's a flight box!

I put the fun in dysFUNctional :)
Team KBDD & RcHeliWorkz.com
10-25-2009 12:07 AM
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ssrobzoom
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Location: Tn

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Where can I purchase one of these?

11-02-2009 01:13 AM
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ch-47c
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Location: san jose, ca

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		I have one still, but I bought it in 1995 or 1996. They were advertised in RCM magazine, which has been out of business for years. I can't remember the name of the guy who made them, but it seems to me he was out of Oregon or Northern Calif. They were expensive in their day and came in two different drawer and shelf configurations and has a little flight box inside that could hold a 12v battery and a power panel and basic tools like ball-link pliers, plug wrench, spare plugs, and a few hex tools and screwdrivers. The legs fold under the box, but it is bulky.
The only way I can think of finding the guy that built them is look through old RCM back issues for his advertisements. He advertised for years. I think he just quit making them.
11-09-2009 02:57 PM
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TheWoodCrafter
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Location: Hesperia, Ca.

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		I had one of those flight boxes also. I think I bought mine in the late 80's. I think it was something like $185 back then.
I heard may years ago the guy stopped making them.
When I sold mine I drew up a complete set of plans.
I have thought about making one many times but have never gotten around to it. Besides, I lost the plans years ago.

That box would most likely cost over $300 today. They were very well built with many parts.
11-10-2009 03:59 AM
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ssrobzoom
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Location: Tn

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		I found who originally made this box, it was made by Custom Woodcraft out of California in the Redding area. I don't know if their still in business.

Does anyone know if their still in business doing other woodwork?

11-10-2009 03:25 PM
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vermonster
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Location: GOOSE GREEN,VT USA

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Does anyone know if their still in business doing other woodwork

I don't think so. I've seen something like it on airplane website, but can't remember what one. They were a specialty products site.
Here's an Idea I was toying with last winter. Using some scrap wood. Typical flight box with the fuselage holder removed. I've seen fold up wooden tables at Wally world for nine bucks.





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11-10-2009 04:09 PM
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ch-47c
Key Veteran
Location: san jose, ca

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		That name rings a bell ssrbobzoom. I heard he is out of business. My boxstill looks new. It is a piece of fine furniture.
11-17-2009 01:16 AM
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michalss
Heliman
Location: France - Lyon

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		My charger case for home and field

This an idea for case than can be used at home and at field :

- 2 IMAX B8 chargers (for 2*7 Amps to charge A123 3S and 6S)
- old 13.8V alim front panel to plug from 13.8V alim or on my car batterie
- seral king of wires
- fan optionnal if requied (alim into case, never used)

This is perfect for electric flying with my T-Rex 450 Pro 3SA123 and my T-Rex 500 CF 6SA123 and charge my radio too.









11-22-2009 06:14 PM
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