Need New Radio Box
05-21-2012, 03:16 PM
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Need New Radio Box
Both screw tabs on my Vegas Deuce broke off today so I want to make a tape less wooden radio box. Since the wood is going to be sealed with epoxy, does it have to be a certain type?
05-21-2012, 05:40 PM
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RE: Need New Radio Box
No, but I would use some sort of plywood. I've built them for sale from 1/16 and lite ply. If you use lite ply you won't need to brace up the corners as the wood is thick enough to just build a box using butt joints. I build them so the servo tray from the original box just drops in and drill holes in the bottom so you can screw it down to the same blocks. Just use the original box to mark the holes. Try to keep it about the same size as the original. Much larger and you'll have trouble with it hitting the cowl.
05-22-2012, 05:59 AM
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RE: Need New Radio Box
Yea, I'll build you one (or more). Those in the picture are for the Deuce. I've done 20 or 25 of them. Price is about the same ($20) as OEM with shipping included. Includes rubber boots. They are tape down lids which I would recomend anyway.
