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Title: model carry bag
Post by: Hover Tim on March 30, 2014, 10:20:19 pm
Hello all
i need some ideas from you all i have a large model Hovercraft to carry about its 5 foot long by 2 foot wide i am looking for some kind bag to carry this in ideally i would like to carry the model flat too not on its side do you have any ideas see attached pic the bow door would be closed during transport,I have asked about this before and looked into a trolley but i went off the idea


Tim
Title: Re: model carry bag
Post by: TheLongBuild on March 30, 2014, 10:21:24 pm
Tim
The Boot of my Car would carry it very well  :} :}
Title: Re: model carry bag
Post by: Hover Tim on March 30, 2014, 10:25:55 pm
haha it would but the boot of your car would not fit in the house that easy  :-))
Title: Re: model carry bag
Post by: TheLongBuild on March 30, 2014, 10:30:57 pm
Cracking Craft that.. :-))
Title: Re: model carry bag
Post by: McGherkin on March 30, 2014, 10:32:52 pm
Tim
The Boot of my Car would carry it very well  :} :}

And mine! (even if it is 3 propellors and a hundred feet short!)


I think something that size is probably going to really only fit in a suitcase. I've got sports-type bag for my tank but that's not big enough for your purposes.

But surely if you can do a ('blinking' bloody) skirt, a custom bag should be easy!  %%
Title: Re: model carry bag
Post by: Tugtower on March 30, 2014, 11:41:51 pm
Build yourself a transport box for the model, slide up side, or lid version,  all of my current up 'todate' projects now get stored and transported in solid ply boxes, they fit in cars easier, there is no damage in transporting them, and you can stack them in a location easily,some boxes are fitted with pre cut carry handles others have rope handles.


A 'bag' will never offer you the protection you really want for your creations, a box is the best way i've found to keep those models in top condition during the rough handling.


Title: Re: model carry bag
Post by: derekwarner on March 30, 2014, 11:52:00 pm
Tim....this is expensive  <:( ......but the craft will fit snugly ...with all of your running accessories & R/C gear in the one safe box.............. O0 ..... ....you could lay the 820 mm to be the base.......Derek

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Aluminium-Tool-Box-2-5mm-Full-Door-1700mm-Ute-Tool-Tray-Toolbox-Checker-Plate/301099359502?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222003%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140106155344%26meid%3D5860009355084670129%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D20140106155344%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D120997579923&rt=nc

Title: Re: model carry bag
Post by: hmsantrim on March 31, 2014, 12:00:53 am
 Hi Tim.
 thought about surf board bag long enough but doesn't have the height, where as the builders 1 ton bag has the height but only 900mm square
 http://www.tool-net.co.uk/p-348769/tool-net-900-x-900-x-800mm.html?gclid=COOf_ouru70CFagKwwod6pIAkQ (http://www.tool-net.co.uk/p-348769/tool-net-900-x-900-x-800mm.html?gclid=COOf_ouru70CFagKwwod6pIAkQ)
 frank
Title: Re: model carry bag
Post by: warspite on March 31, 2014, 08:17:29 am
What about a skeletal frame from 15mm copper, to act as the support for a light plastic outer covering (the ABS water tube is probably too flimsy, and no lighter)
Title: Re: model carry bag
Post by: GAZOU on March 31, 2014, 08:19:05 am
 ;)

Make a linen bag thick, as walker's backpack with tissues of the bag indicated by  HMSANTRIM this above

Put one a stiff bottom.

You girth the Hovercraft on the bottom.

You put straps (suspenders) as walker's backpack.

You can transport on the back your Hovercraft without fatigue.

You have the free hands.

You can give the hand to your wife, it will be in happy .......

The cost is derisory
Title: Re: model carry bag
Post by: warspite on March 31, 2014, 08:29:58 am
;)

Make a linen bag thick, as walker's backpack with tissues of the bag indicated by  HMSANTRIM this above

Put one a stiff bottom.

You girth the Hovercraft on the bottom.

You put straps (suspenders) as walker's backpack.

You can transport on the back your Hovercraft without fatigue.

You have the free hands.

You can give the hand to your wife, it will be in happy .......

The cost is derisory

and at 5 foot wide (152.4cm), it will be just like a ladder in a slapstick comedy film - every time he turns to look at another boat he's passing it'll whack the wife on the back {-) , not helpful in keeping the marriage happy then  {-) , and dont go there when passing between posts, like a dog with a large stick and a door frame.  {-)
Title: Re: model carry bag
Post by: GAZOU on March 31, 2014, 08:46:06 am
 :D

Well on, well on!

But it will be very practical when Hover Tim will have the wind in the back, especially with skates
Title: Re: model carry bag
Post by: IanPal on March 31, 2014, 08:48:09 am

and at 5 foot wide (152.4cm), it will be just like a ladder in a slapstick comedy film - every time he turns to look at another boat he's passing it'll whack the wife on the back {-) , not helpful in keeping the marriage happy then  {-) , and dont go there when passing between posts, like a dog with a large stick and a door frame.  {-)


Is it just me that has visions of it hitting said wife in the back at the pond side and sending her head first in  {-) {-)
Title: Re: model carry bag
Post by: boat captain on March 31, 2014, 11:30:29 am
Hi Tim

Try putting Moducarry in your search engine.  We had them at the Model Boat Convention 2 years ago they will make a carry bag to your requirements.

Joe
Model Boat Convention Vice Chairman

 :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: model carry bag
Post by: GAZOU on March 31, 2014, 11:42:10 am
Still I

The Hovercraft is 5 feet long and  2 feet wide, my idea to carry in the back is possible.

Maybe even to use bags MODUCARY in this way
Title: Re: model carry bag
Post by: Fat Al on March 31, 2014, 12:21:36 pm
It may be possible to adapt a camping wardrobe.
lots available new or second hand
Title: Re: model carry bag
Post by: tonyH on March 31, 2014, 03:25:33 pm
Or there are several garden type bags (or barbecue covers upside down ;) ) that could fit the bill.
Title: Re: model carry bag
Post by: warspite on March 31, 2014, 04:16:32 pm

Is it just me that has visions of it hitting said wife in the back at the pond side and sending her head first in  {-) {-)

Exactly - just got to design a 5 foot plus boat now  {-)
Title: Re: model carry bag
Post by: Hover Tim on March 31, 2014, 09:25:23 pm
Cheers all i have sent an email to the moducarry people they look to be the best,Its been sugested before that i carry it on my back but i am not keen on that idea


Tim