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field boxes - 9/25/2005 10:36:28 PM   
mmiller1


 

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Status: offline 		I had a small field box which turned out to be too small. I know have one of those folling suitcase tool chests from the Depot and it is fine...for keeping most of my modeling stuff in. However, on the line, it is too large. I don't want to go back to the small field box but am looking for something functional on the line. Needs to keep the bare essentials: fuel, a few drawers, space for some small containers, starter(I have nicads attached to starter), misc etc. Any ideas ...even my own built is a possibility...plans would help. Hope this is the correct link for this question.
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RE: field boxes - 9/26/2005 2:15:28 AM   
bps



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Status: offline 		I have been in this hobby for many years and have gone from tiny field boxes to huge and everything in between. This past year I built a field box out of a Black and Decker two piece roll around tool box. It is all plastic and just the correct size for my needs. I put the fuel pump and fuel in the bottom along with a sealed gel cell battery. Top box comes off and is used for tools and other items. Gives me plenty of room for everything and comes apart as well. Can take some pictures if you would be interested in this concept.

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RE: field boxes - 9/26/2005 2:26:46 AM   
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RE: field boxes - 9/26/2005 4:37:07 PM   
jeyre


 

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Status: offline 		Check out this thread. Some great ideas for customizing a field box.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_167247/tm.htm

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RE: field boxes - 9/27/2005 2:41:44 PM   
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Status: offline 		The SIG Field Boss is my favourite. Here's my modified version that includes a detachable pump bracket and cradle

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RE: field boxes - 9/27/2005 2:54:14 PM   
Wayne Miller


 

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Status: offline 		Hi,

I've gone through the same problem and finally decided on a large fishing tackle box from WallMart, they have many different varieties. The one I chose has drawers for storing all the necessities, and the top hinges upward. In the top I put foam cut tot he shape of my Tx, glow driver tach etc. It works great. If I fly nitro that day, I have another simple box with a handle for my starting battery, fuel pump and fuel. By having two boxes, I can "mix and match" my flying needs for any given day - electric or nitro.

I found the large tool boxes with wheels too difficult to load and unload in my car.

Hope this helps.

Fly4Fun,

Wayne Miller

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RE: field boxes - 10/23/2005 7:01:42 PM   
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Status: offline 		Here are a few ideas I stole from others in the forum and a few originals. I drive 30 miles to the field and forgeting something is a big problem. With this I can make sure I have everything I plan to take in one container (actually it's more like two). The box weighs less than 30 lbs loaded, but then it has wheels so who's counting.

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RE: field boxes - 10/26/2005 11:50:47 AM   
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Status: offline 		I have basically the same thing as Weasel Keeper, except that I take a small plastic carry box to the starting station, which has just the essentials to get the plane started.



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RE: field boxes - 10/26/2005 2:01:44 PM   
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Status: offline 		WK - I used this same box, till it fell over on my stab/rudder and snapped them off at the fuse. I've since switched to a larger, one story box stanley makes. It's a similar design, just more stable in the car and on the field for tip-overs.

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RE: field boxes - 10/26/2005 7:23:36 PM   
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Status: offline 		shaq555,
You're right about the stability, but I find that I separate the sections once I get to the pitts. Maybe I should put a 12 Ah battery in the bottom

There sure are a lot of new rolling box configurations out there. There just doesn't quite seem to be the perfect one yet though.

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RE: field boxes - 10/26/2005 7:59:35 PM   
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Status: offline 		I still use my first box that is now 7 years old. It was a kit from the hobby shop. The radio will not fit but everything else is in it. I do minor repairs at the field. It fits in the passenger foot well of my Toyota pickup and the back is full of planes. I don't use a flight battery so that is where I store the field charger pliers and voltmeter etc. I keep spare props in the truck, 15" and up. Three plastic servo boxes hold the little stuff. With a gallon of fuel it weighs about 15 pounds.



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RE: field boxes - 11/3/2005 11:47:29 PM   
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Status: offline 		Several years ago the British Model Flying Association strongly advised members not to use sealed or unventilated flight boxes containing glow fuel. This was after an horrific accident resulting in facial burns to a modeller. Apparently vapour from glow fuel was in the sealed box, when opened a spark, perhaps from the battery, ignited right in his face.
So beware if you use plastic toolboxes keep the fuel outside!

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RE: field boxes - 11/4/2005 12:31:22 AM   
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Status: offline 		That's a good point. Thanks for the heads up

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RE: field boxes - 11/4/2005 2:55:43 AM   
Nightmair


 

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From: Great Mils, MD, USA
Status: offline 		I'm a newbie... I painted this field box for myself as I figured it will be the only thing I can't crash...

I'm not above painting a custom one for a customer, just don't make me build it....what a pain to build.

more pics of the box at www.joekerner.com Odd Jobs page

prop is painted..prop screw is a small bolt as a knob.



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