mmiller1

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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.

bps

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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.

JEB

mirwin

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Photos would be greatly appreciated.

Mike

jeyre

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

[link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_167247/tm.htm]http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_167247/tm.htm[/link]

rajul

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The SIG Field Boss is my favourite. Here's my modified version that includes a detachable pump bracket and cradle

Wayne Miller

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

Weasel Keeper

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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.

NCBrit

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.

shag555

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.

MPb

Weasel Keeper

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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[sm=wink.gif]

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.

carlbecker

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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.



Carl

kdc

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!

rajul

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That's a good point. Thanks for the heads up

Nightmair

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.

Fletch124

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Wow that airbrush work is awesome! Did you do it yourself?

Roby

WOW

Some of you guys sure put a ton of effort into your field box and
they do look impressive. Nice work

As for me, my complete field box is basically what NCBRIT shoes.
The only difference is that mine carries a fuel can too. I only carry
what I really need and not one thing more. Usually the only "extras"
I'll carry is a prop,a glow plug and wrench,balldrivers,pliers. That's it.
Half the time I leave the electric starter and battery behind too if I'm
flip starting my bigger engines.

Many years ago I used to carry a field box that was small version of my shop.
This was very handy.............."for OTHERS who were unprepared."

Travel lite
Regards
Roby

Jim_McIntyre

Wow! Nice work![8D]

I use a step stool toolbox. I found this holds everything I need for my large variety of aircraft (I fly everything from small electric to large gas and glow including helicopters.

The format of this box is not only stable but, doubles as a handy seat at funflies, and a starting support for combat planes.

D Bronk

SOUNDs like, the ignition source ,may have been a, static electricity spark, from either, rolling the chest over dry grass,perhaps as simple as sliding ,or lifting, a drawer, or a lid, too..Good ventilation ,and a grounding Wire, with rod, pushed into the ground may have prevented that accident.

Jon B

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Weasel Keeper,

Where did you get the angled plastic box that you have your power panel attached to? And, what is the red piece next to it?

Jon B.

Weasel Keeper

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Jon B,

The slanted box is a project box I got from [link=http://mouser.com]Mouser Electronics[/link].
Manufactured by Serpac, Part #635-07-S-B

The red thing is a power switch with a safety hood. It turns on power to the power panel since it doesn't have a power switch. Don't like the power panel being live all the time. The fuel containers are Nalgene lab bottles. They have excellent sealing and are very thick. I can stand on one without crushing. They are the same bottles the jet guys use.

Wish I could paint a model like some of you can paint field boxes

Jon B

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Weasel Keeper,

Thanks.

Do you happen to remember who the manufacturer of the project box was? The Mouser catalog is huge and I'm having trouble finding it.

Jon B.

Weasel Keeper

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Yep, Mouser has quite a catalog. This link should take you right to it. [link=http://www.mouser.com/index.cfm?handler=displayproduct&lstdispproductid=287559&e_categoryid=70&e_pcodeid=63500]Slant top project box.[/link]

Jon B

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Thanks, Weasel Keeper. That was a big help. What is the size of the nalgene bottles you're using for fuel?

Jon B.

Weasel Keeper

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Jon,

I'm using 2 each 32 oz bottles in this box. You can get a 64 oz but, it doesn't fit the box without cutting the tray. My planes are no larger than 40 size so it's enough for me. I believe it also helps keep the fuel uncontaminated by keeping 2 separate containers. In other words, I will only contaminate 32 oz at a time. The best price I've found is at Campmor.com. [link=http://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?memberId=12500226&productId=13797]32 oz bottle[/link]

aerospot

I built this the winter I built my first trainer. Havent used it much lately though, just too big to drag around...
I use a plastic tote with a drawer in it now. Holds all I need and easy to carry...