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Old 02-26-2010, 07:37 PM
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Just my warbirds , my sport planes go in the car infront of my warbird carrier shown in pics
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Old 02-26-2010, 07:53 PM
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ya ya i know acrobats....i use them for motor break in stands a 102 inch aeroworks 260 for my 85 ccs and a 84 inch wildhare 540 edge for my 50ccs. One of these day i will become a fearless warbird guy and just bolt motors on and flyem.

By the way these guys can hook you up with graphics for your trailer and reasonable prices

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Old 03-23-2010, 09:57 PM
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Got back on the job today
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Old 03-24-2010, 09:01 AM
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Terry Farmer,,,

NICE...keep it going!!!

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Old 03-24-2010, 09:21 AM
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1 long and tall Aircraft Carrier
2 the frame for the over head storage
3 in place first test fit
4 table frame - two levels for warbird transport
5 test fit for table
6 building frames for the seats
7 carpeting the "cockpit"
8 48 inch low profile light strip
9 start on the partition
10 overhead gets wood
11 my wife glued the carpet
12 getting the woo in for the partition
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Old 03-24-2010, 09:35 AM
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1 and 2 the partition complete
3 outside camera
4 wire and more wires
5 the wood in the cockpit get carpet'
6 110V power hookup
7 center and front 110 done
8 12V plugs in the center of cargo area
9 except of a small strip on the roof the cockpit is done
10 starting the carpet in the cargo area
11 secondary battery hookup
12 Inverter and battery isolator

The rear windows will be white and insulation added. Engine tuneup is done, all checked and good to go. Front end needs some alignment. Got some nice alu wheels of an F250.

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Old 03-24-2010, 09:46 AM
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Here is what goes on it when done...
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Old 03-24-2010, 09:54 AM
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Looks good Pete
Old 03-24-2010, 09:22 PM
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got the racks in and painted.
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Old 03-25-2010, 12:19 AM
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Yep and here is the proof that Terry can hold a paint brush.

Please excuse the bright orange inmate jump suit. When I got him out of the Big House for the daily work release program this is what they inisisted he wear.

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Old 04-16-2010, 10:08 PM
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Well its ready for service just in time for the austin event.
Old 04-17-2010, 03:28 PM
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Default RE: How do you transport your warbirds?

Thats what I got. a 6x12 cargo trailer has worked best for me than anything else.. The floor and midle shelf for fuselage and upper shelf for wings. Up front by the side door more shelves fo equiptment.
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Old 04-17-2010, 04:42 PM
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First warbird event is next weekend looks like im good to go.
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Old 04-17-2010, 04:44 PM
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nice pinup!
Old 04-22-2010, 02:15 PM
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ORIGINAL: tfarmer96
First warbird event is next weekend looks like im good to go.
Looks like me too...
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Old 04-22-2010, 03:38 PM
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Got my transporter about ready. Trial fitted them last evening. Will be able to get all (five) 1/5 - 1/6 scale warbirds in and padded down good. 80"- 85"wings will go on the pvc racks. Gets 21 mpg hwy. See ya'll in Austin! Paul
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Old 04-22-2010, 03:42 PM
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Pete thats looking good. Your to Paul Paint matched up perfect. Im headed down in the morning. See you guys in Austin.
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Well I just can’t leave good enough alone. I would like to put some insulation on the roof it gets a little warm down here in Texas in the summer time. I was thinking of good old foam board with foil on it from home depot, but the question is what to glue it up with that will hold up to the heat...?
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Hello all,

Here are few pictures of my trailer outfitted with solar panels on the roof. The set up charges an on board 12 volt 50 Amp gel cell battery which in turn powers my distribution panel and D/C to A/C inverter.

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Old 07-16-2010, 09:51 PM
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that Sir is impressive
Old 07-17-2010, 06:35 AM
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Well I just can’t leave good enough alone. I would like to put some insulation on the roof it gets a little warm down here in Texas in the summer time. I was thinking of good old foam board with foil on it from home depot, but the question is what to glue it up with that will hold up to the heat...?
Maybe just use screws and fender washers? or metal strips along the bottom? Put the screws into the roof ribs.

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I put them in the trunk of my 1999 Ford Escort, the rear seat folds forward and it's amazing what I can fit in there. I can fit 2 1/5 or 1/6 scale planes, flight box, radio and extra props in it. Of coarse my nose is in the windshield, and if my wife and kid want to go with me, I just tie them to the hood of the car.

If I have to go to a show that's a few miles away I barrow my Father-in-laws 2004 Chevy Truck with cap and cab.


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I merely built my own trailer. 6x12. Has internal lights, standard electrical plugs(2), and fan.
The left side has a fold down work table and can also be used for additional space for transporting planes.
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Old 07-25-2010, 10:11 AM
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Some more photos..

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Old 08-01-2010, 11:42 AM
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Ok guys I think I can put a fork in it. I got power in it now. I installed a solar panel that charges the deep cycle marine battery that powers the ports at each airplane rack. Being the paranoid person I am everything runs though a fused power distribution panel.
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