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.
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.
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.