Ok..I 'think' I know what RTF I want to buy...but what about the Field box? What should I purchase?

Thanks

--Rich

Whatever suits you best. The less you carry, the better - so pick your field box accordingly. For my two .32, 48" sport planes. I carry a fueler box (fuel container and crank pump) that also halds spare props and plugs, plug lighter a plug and prop wrench, and a chicken stick. This is what I carry to the flight line/starting area. It's about 8" x 8" x 15 and holds a half gallon of fuel. It weighs about 6 pounds. I also carry a tool/spare parts box. It's a 3" x 6" x 15" plastic tool box I got at Big Lots for about $3. Think what you need to carry to make MINOR repairs/replacements at the field. I carry one of every screw and fitting my planes use, servo arm, hinge, wheel collar, prop nut, fuel line, 100 mph tape, and a couple other things. I also carry the tools needed to replace or repair these items. Any more than a minor repair needs to be taken back the the shop and repaired properly. This box weighs 3 pounds. Naturally, if your engine won't hand start, you must carry a battery and starter, so your boxes will be larger.

Dr.1

Make one like this

I use the Great Planes Master Caddy. I chose this one because I like the fact that the battery & starter are on what they call a satelite station that detaches from the rest of the field box. It's alot less hassle to carry the small end of the box out to the flight line instead of the whole thing. I think it's pretty handy.


Mark

Great Planes Master Caddy, I built the kit, but would recommend the ready to use version for the few extra bucks. I like mine and built and painted it the way I wanted it, but considering all the time I put into it, I'd recommend the prebuilt version. Another item I built for mine is what I call my "mars rover" so that instead of carrying my field box out to the field, I can roll it out, like on a small collapsible 4 wheel dolly so I can fit it in my car easily..

I would agree with Tom there. I opted for the pre-built version. I didn't buy the combo however.
I liked some of the components that came with Hobbico Ultra Tote Combo better than the ones that came with the Master-Caddy, but I liked the Master-Caddy box better for the reason I stated above. If you buy the Master-Caddy combo you get a starter with alligator clips, & have to buy the banana plugs for it seperately which voids the warranty. The starter that comes with the Ultra Tote comes with the banana plugs allready installed for your power panel. Plus I allready had alot of the stuff that the combos come with laying around here, so I just bought the Master-Caddy, the battery, the power panel, & the good starter. Then loaded it with the equipment I allready had.


Mark

You can also look at some plastic tool boxes from a place like Wallmart. YOu can get a decent size box for about $10.00. Its sturdy, fuel proof and doesn't need painting. I have a 24 oz. fuel tank in mine which is usually good for a days flying with out having to refuel. DO a cut out for the power panel and the rest can stay inside. [8D]

Yea, Fast. I saw an article on doing that in a MAN a few years back. They used one of those "step/seat-toolbox" things.

Dr.1

I saw one box that had a wooden platform attached to one side of the box to hold fuel. He carried a full gallon of fuel around on the box but then was trying to find a way to cut down on the weight of the heavy box. Hm.............