Plane Trailer Project

Jamieman · 08-16-2006, 04:28 AM

Evening all,

1.
I have just started to order all the essentials for my first plane trailer (Axle, springs etc etc) and as i havent built one before (have built box trailers) i was wondering what other members do to cart their big toys around.

I was thinking 3 - 3.5 mtr length internally with 1 access door on each side at the front & barn style doors on the rear. Tapered nose at the front for fuel economy. Perhaps a false floor 500mm up from the trailer floor to house plane/s that is on runners to slide out the rear to avoid having to climb in to get the plane out.
Space under false floor use as storage??.

2.
I am looking to upgrade to a 30-42% IMAC legal plane and would love a Raven or Giles. I know the Giles is Imac legal & where to get one (Airwild or Comp Arf) but cannot find anything about the Raven.

Any help would be most appreciated

Cheers

2.6m-rod · 08-16-2006, 07:01 AM

some pics of my set up

SUPERFLYJAY · 08-16-2006, 12:25 PM

that is one awesome setup !!!!!

SleepyC · 08-16-2006, 12:29 PM

Not to mention the payload.

So ahhhhh your a big fan of BALSA planes then....

Killer set up!
Nice planes!

All I can think of to make it better would be a TAP on the side, with a chilled KEG in the front, for the after flight "Bench flying" sessions!

**Cracky** · 08-16-2006, 04:21 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by 2.6m-rod
	some pics of my set up

That is a very slick setup......you put much trust in the 1" square stock when you are unloading.....Did you build that yourself? I would be interested in seeing how that was done....

oops, my bad......2.5cm square stock....

**Cracky** · 08-16-2006, 04:22 PM

by the way, nice planes!!!

Jamie218 · 08-16-2006, 10:32 PM

Nice setup, and not to mention the planes are awesome too!!!

Craven · 08-16-2006, 10:52 PM

The biggest thing to consider is; "Do I expect to keep it in my garage?" I'd recommend you make sure you measure everything, especially the height. Use side vents and not a roof vent to reduce the height. I had a 5 x 10 that fit in my 1 car garage nicely.

airborneSGT · 08-17-2006, 12:38 AM

That trailer is awesome! Giving me idears now.

Jamieman · 08-17-2006, 04:01 AM

Nice setup Rod.
That's the type of thing i'm thinking of.
One of my work mates builds & sells closed in bike & kart trailers & he has given me some top ideas as well. The slide out frame is an awesome idea & the trestle table leg looks like it was made for the job.
Thanks for pics.

PS. First class fleet too!!

Jamieman · 08-18-2006, 03:36 AM

Anyone got any ideas??

I am looking to upgrade to a 30-42% IMAC legal plane and would love a Raven or Giles. I know the Giles is Imac legal & where to get one (Airwild or Comp Arf) but cannot find anything about the Raven.

**rcdart** · 08-18-2006, 04:59 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by dgfick
	That is a very slick setup......you put much trust in the 1" square stock when you are unloading.....Did you build that yourself? I would be interested in seeing how that was done.... oops, my bad......2.5cm square stock....

The outer frame is 25mm sq but there is a 50 x 25 up the guts that helps take a lot of the weight. Let you know the next time we build one if you like, drop over and have a cool one while we do it

08-16-2006, 04:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jamieman Must practice unknowns Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maitland Age: 35 Posts: 818	Plane Trailer Project Evening all, 1. I have just started to order all the essentials for my first plane trailer (Axle, springs etc etc) and as i havent built one before (have built box trailers) i was wondering what other members do to cart their big toys around. I was thinking 3 - 3.5 mtr length internally with 1 access door on each side at the front & barn style doors on the rear. Tapered nose at the front for fuel economy. Perhaps a false floor 500mm up from the trailer floor to house plane/s that is on runners to slide out the rear to avoid having to climb in to get the plane out. Space under false floor use as storage??. 2. I am looking to upgrade to a 30-42% IMAC legal plane and would love a Raven or Giles. I know the Giles is Imac legal & where to get one (Airwild or Comp Arf) but cannot find anything about the Raven. Any help would be most appreciated Cheers

08-16-2006, 12:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
SUPERFLYJAY Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: STONY POINT N.Y USA Age: 56 Posts: 993	Re: Plane Trailer Project that is one awesome setup !!!!!

08-16-2006, 12:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
SleepyC Thanks for the Support! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Age: 37 Posts: 14,004 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: Plane Trailer Project Not to mention the payload. So ahhhhh your a big fan of BALSA planes then.... Killer set up! Nice planes! All I can think of to make it better would be a TAP on the side, with a chilled KEG in the front, for the after flight "Bench flying" sessions! __________________ Get the most current up-to-date R/C modeling news: www.flyinggiants.com www.rcgroups.com www.crackroll.com

08-16-2006, 04:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cracky WHATS CRACKALAKIN!!!!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wentzville, MO Age: 32 Posts: 6,879 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Plane Trailer Project by the way, nice planes!!! __________________ Cracky

08-16-2006, 10:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jamie218 Gettin' Lower! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chesterfield, Michigan Age: 39 Posts: 57	Re: Plane Trailer Project Nice setup, and not to mention the planes are awesome too!!!


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08-16-2006, 10:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
Craven I'm so happy! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Amelia, Ohio Age: 47 Posts: 3,436 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: Plane Trailer Project The biggest thing to consider is; "Do I expect to keep it in my garage?" I'd recommend you make sure you measure everything, especially the height. Use side vents and not a roof vent to reduce the height. I had a 5 x 10 that fit in my 1 car garage nicely.

08-17-2006, 12:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
airborneSGT Pimpalicious Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kville, NC Age: 27 Posts: 1,517	Re: Plane Trailer Project That trailer is awesome! Giving me idears now. __________________ Getting R Done since 81!

08-17-2006, 04:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jamieman Must practice unknowns Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maitland Age: 35 Posts: 818	Re: Plane Trailer Project Nice setup Rod. That's the type of thing i'm thinking of. One of my work mates builds & sells closed in bike & kart trailers & he has given me some top ideas as well. The slide out frame is an awesome idea & the trestle table leg looks like it was made for the job. Thanks for pics. PS. First class fleet too!!

08-18-2006, 03:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
Jamieman Must practice unknowns Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maitland Age: 35 Posts: 818	Re: Plane Trailer Project Anyone got any ideas?? I am looking to upgrade to a 30-42% IMAC legal plane and would love a Raven or Giles. I know the Giles is Imac legal & where to get one (Airwild or Comp Arf) but cannot find anything about the Raven.

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