When going to the different meets that I attend, I always wanted carrying cases for the different engines that I have. After I completed the conversion of my K-37 to Airwire I figured this was a good place to start. Looking at the cases that (our own) Jack Thompson built for his engines and a few others that I saw, I used some their ideas to incorporate into mine.
The engine and tender is 40” in length and has a weight of 37½ lbs. Using materials that could reduce the weight of the carrying case was important. After doing some research on the Internet. I found some tables that showed different building materials and what their weight is per square foot. Aluminum became the material of choice.
I always try to build things using the K.I.S.S. method. Building the case as a ramp seemed to be the easiest way to go. I had a local machine shop cut and bend the 1/16” aluminum sheet to the size that I needed. After all said and done the case weighed in at 18 lbs complete.
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Engine ready to be loaded.
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Track is 1/8" x 1/2" aluminum screwed to floor.
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1-1/2" aluminum angle cut with notches, makes the ramp.
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Engine loaded, ready to be secured.
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Foam sides are pushed in, then held in place with wedges.
The engine and tender is 40” in length and has a weight of 37½ lbs. Using materials that could reduce the weight of the carrying case was important. After doing some research on the Internet. I found some tables that showed different building materials and what their weight is per square foot. Aluminum became the material of choice.
I always try to build things using the K.I.S.S. method. Building the case as a ramp seemed to be the easiest way to go. I had a local machine shop cut and bend the 1/16” aluminum sheet to the size that I needed. After all said and done the case weighed in at 18 lbs complete.
Engine ready to be loaded.
Track is 1/8" x 1/2" aluminum screwed to floor.
1-1/2" aluminum angle cut with notches, makes the ramp.
Engine loaded, ready to be secured.
Foam sides are pushed in, then held in place with wedges.
