Originally posted by Perminator
I really don't think you need a that expensive panel. I wouldn't spend more than maybe 30-40 bucks on just the panel. If you didn't mean the whole fieldbox, taildraggerdave?
. If your going to build your own box thats great.
If your going to buy a kit version from TH it's all trash.
I had all warped wood and I did the best but I called them and they offered to send me a prebuilt box.
I turned it down and I received $34.05 credit.
The other Guys gave you good info.
However I would go with TH's Deluxe power panel Item # TA2375.
It allows you to charge both NiCads and NMH batteries.
Don't waste money on a NiCad recycler because NMH batteries are taking over and they have no memory.
Jel cell 5-7 amp is more then you'll ever need and dry lead acid is OK and both are better then WET acid batteries.
4X8 1/4 PLY at the local lumber yard will get you about 5-6 field boxes.
The TH boxes even say in the instructions to use balsa scrap for the drawers to ride on and to shim up the sides.
The box i'm building the drawers will have grooves in the sides and will ride on 1/4 in square hard wood to keep them in place and snug.
Fun building.
GL