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For more shots check out [url]www.swanyshouse.com/fieldbox/fieldbox.html[/url] [/QUOTE] Hi Paul, Thats a nice looking box that you built up. One good thing about the pictures is that everyone gets some ideas. Thats the pump that I want. I think it's made by DUBRO. I understand it's one of the better pumps. One question on that fuel jug cap. Is that some type of sealer I see around the top? Were you having problems with leaks or did you just use that as a precaution measure?
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The sealer is just part of making the fuel jug cap... With the Dave Brown "Six Shooter" pump, you get a plastic cap piece that has two plastic tubes in it. You have to drill a fuel jug cap to fit the tubes, then use some sealer and a screw to hold it on... Easier than it sounds.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by PaulSwany . [/QUOTE] Hi Paul, Thanks for the update on that. You planned that box out good. Lots of room and it looks like you don't have to spend time digging for any thing you need. You did a nice job on that.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by caf2461 Rear with plastic drawers I found at an office surplus supply space [/QUOTE]caf2461 I just saw PIC of this box. Well it looks like i'm going to make some changes. My tote box tilts the scale at 33 pounds without the additional hardware parts on the way. Also that was with NO fuel. I used close to 1 qt. of sealer on it and I guess that added another 3 pounds. But the weight is with the power unit and 7 amp battery. There sure was a lot of input on the tote boxes and nice to see all the different types that were built
This is a box I made as a welding project. It is made from aluminum . The fuel tank holds just over 1 gallon . The brass fittings were custom made by my husband in is home machine shop. The filler fitting is sealed by an O Ring when it is returned to the vent hole in the can. The filler neck is also O ring sealed .
There is a 9 amp hour sealed lead acid battery powering the mini power pack . A cubby hole is provided for the Kavan starter and glow driver connector. The fuel is manually pumped with a Hobbico gear pump.
Over the years I have come to keep the tools and supplies in the truck and just take the items needed to fuel and start the plane to the flight line .
I weigh in at 110 pounds so one of those 50 pound boxes is a little tough for me to handle ! The maple handle makes carrying this very light flight box a cinch .
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Thank you Sam .
We have thought about that . Stay tuned After all the years and so many different configurations it seems simple works great. There is very little if any difference in fueling speed between the hand crank and the average SonicTronics type electric pump . Of course there is a battery on board so if one had to they could just as easily use an electric. The mini panel has a charger for glow boosters as well as adjustable heat for it's built in glow driver. The Kavan gear drive starter is small in diameter and is comfortable in small hands . It will easily turn over a YS 140 ! Everyone has different requirements and if you can focus on what you need most you wind up carrying a lot less !
There is a bit of a caution on electrics that can save you from buying more than you should. Many flyers loop the feed line back to the vent for storage . If the can is (and should be ) airtight pressure will build if the can is sealed when cool then warmed while sealed. The pressure build up can and often does push out the shaft seal. Better to seal the pump seperately from the tank when storing. We traced many electric pump filures to this practice at our hobby shop. The pumps held up fine with the storage changes.
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LF,
Yep, keeping it simple is the way to go. The mini power panel is nice, too- small, with the bare minimum of stuff. I've looked at those Kavan starters many times and wondered about them but have always been a little suspicious about the their ability. Sounds like they're plenty stout, I may need to pick one up.
I'm "staying tuned"; as I said, I'll be first on the waiting list!
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Hi,
Before I had ever covered my first kit, I decided to get some practice in Monokoting by covering my Great Planes Master Caddy field box. I wanted a different look from everybody else, and I figured it would be a great way to become aquainted with Monokote and a covering iron. I used Transparent Yellow, Red, and Blue all around, since it ended up looking like a varnish (the wood grain is still visible). Then, I took measurements of an actual American Flag, scaled them down, and created one on the back of the box out of white Monokote, with individually cut red Monokote stripes. Then, I bought Coverite "stick on" stars, and, with the use of a template which I made (after numerous calculations), I placed all 50 of the stars in the center of the blue field, equidistant from one another. Then, to protect all this work and keep the Monokote from peeling off, I sprayed on 3 coats of clear Top Flite LustrekoteShe. After two full flying seasons, she still has a beautiful shine!
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by combatman And the flag side... [/QUOTE] Real nice. I had one and trashed it because all the wood was warped then I decided to go ahead and soak and steam it. Came out good and I have 3 coats of sealer on it. The bottom drawer has over $125.00 worth of RC hardware. Anything you need for 4-40 and 2-56 I have in that box plus a bunch of other assorted items for RC The 7 amp battery is in there also and I built a voltage regulator so I can charge from my car if ever needed. I have the hand crank on now until the Slimline pump comes in. I had fun building it.
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I finally got a new box. (Goldberg Handi-Tote) I picked this up at a swap meet for $1. It was looking rough, but some sanding, staining and sealing made it look brand new. It has everything I need and is about a third the weight of my Field Boss. I will still take the Field Boss with me, but leave it in the truck, until I figure out what I really need and don't need. The Field Boss is in post 34 of this thread http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=487718&s=#487718
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