[MT-ALES] Euphoria to go!

Mon Feb 26 08:32:20 PST 2018

OK, a few more details on the boxes.

The two glider box is all 1” blue insulation foam, with 1/2” foam used for the fuselage tray and removable internal divider.  Outside dimensions are 76x20x14”.  I used a very thin putty knife sharpened one side to cut all the foam.  StyroGlue was used for assembly, along with #14 wood screws driven in flush.  The screws allowed rapid assembly and held pieces together until the glue could dry as well as adding strength.  I think regular white Elmer’s glue would work just as well as the StyroGlue.  I used the industrial grade duct tape on all corners to give a little extra wear and impact protection.  The tape also finishes the box off nicely, concealing the joints.  If this trial box works out well I may throw some automotive fiberglass/resin on the exterior at some point for added durability.  1/4 x 20 steel bolts and fender washers used to secure the Velcro.  I had planned to use nylon, but they were 3 times more expensive!  Scrap foam used to make fuselage cradles.  Velcro, buckles and nylon straps currently on sale at JoAnn Fabrics.  They have parachute buckles that are adjustable on both sides - perfect for me - no sewing!  Right Greg?

I’ll attach my “plan”.  It started out as a single glider case, but morphed into a two glider box for economy of materials.  You can see there are several revisions marked on the sketch.  Building another one, I think I might make the sides and bottom longer, and fit the ends inside them for a little extra rigidity.  I have about the cost of 2 - 3 servos and a good day into this initial box.  I’ll bet you guys can come up with improvements and better construction methods.

Curtis, I’ll measure up the signboard box and snap a few pics as a follow up mail.  I learned a few things building that box as well.  It was based on drawings for a single glider box that one of the guys in the Salt Lake club had.  The web archive for his box is attached.  I made several changes to enlarge the box to hold the Supra and to beef it up.

Carl

On Feb 26, 2018, at 7:24 AM, CURTIS SUTER <suterc at msn.com> wrote:

Carl,

  Nice!  Seems retirement is treating you well with all the work you're getting accomplished on models!
  I would like the signboard plans please.

Curtis

PS  If anyone is in need of a shipping crate I have the one Jim Loughran made and it's available for anyone to use.

From: MT-ALES [mailto:mt-ales-bounces at lists.webworks.net <mailto:mt-ales-bounces at lists.webworks.net>] On Behalf Of Carl Thuesen
Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2018 12:21 PM
To: Montana ALES reflector
Subject: [MT-ALES] Euphoria to go!

At the Nats last summer many of the guys had made cases for their gliders, so I went to school on their materials and designs while walking the pits.  

Recently, I decided to try a box capable of holding two 4 meter sized gliders, and designed it so it will just fit into my pickup bed with an inch to spare!  There is a divider under the fuselage tray that holds all the wings and tails.  Also room inside for a plastic tarp or moving blanket ground cloth and sun protection.  I like everything in one chunk, although it is a bit awkward.  Not heavy, just big! Second photo shows the new box with the Supra box, which is constructed from plastic sign board.  I’m happy to share my crude plans if anyone is interested.

Have gliders, will travel!

Carl

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