Carrying models and supplies?

Two tool boxes and one large tackle box.. and several misc things packed between padded rockets and boxes ....

I carry all kinds of crap...uh...I mean rocket stuff.... in a bunch of different boxes. I actually look for sales at Kmart, Home Depot and Target. Mine happen to be tool boxes and some are Plano brand storage boxes (trays with locking lids that slide into the bin). Rockets get stored in cardboard and/or Rubbermaid containers.....looking at some new ideas though for longer/bigger projects. I got some good Ideas from Fred Z of the TARS group at LDRS....Gonna by me some plywood this weekend ;-)

Mark A Palmer TRA 08542 L3

Plano "tackle" boxes and Rubbermaid "tool" boxes that become my "rocket" boxes. K-Mart, Wal-Mart and Target have a pretty good selection of both at reasonable prices.

Eldred,

Well, basically what ever you can find that will work! I use a big Rubbermaid tub to hold all the Estes type rockets along with extra 'chutes, paper towels, wet wipes etc. A plastic case with a bunch of adjustable compartments for the Estes engines, two metal cases for the bigger motors and a tackle box for tools and other bits and pieces.

But whatever you get, always buy the size twice as big as you think you will ever need. ;)

Tony Haga

Eldred,

Well, basically what ever you can find that will work! I use a big Rubbermaid tub to hold all the Estes type rockets along with extra 'chutes, paper towels, wet wipes etc. A plastic case with a bunch of adjustable compartments for the Estes engines, two metal cases for the bigger motors and a tackle box for tools and other bits and pieces.

But whatever you get, always buy the size twice as big as you think you will ever need. ;)

Tony Haga

Boxes are OK... but I had to buy a truck...!!!

I must be a rep for Plano with all of their boxes I've used over the years. Get whatever size it takes to hold all your stuff. I've got the biggest box they make. But for local launches most of my stuff goes into one of those big Rubbermaid footlockers. They are VERY durable. Even survive airline flights.

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I use a special motorized and wheeled carrying box. The model number is "F150", and it's made by Ford.

- Rick "Big toys need a big toy chest" Dickinson

Ooh...hopefully I don't get that deep into it for a LONG time...

Eldred

Someone else mentioned that WalMart also sold rockets at a decent price. I'll have to remember to stop by the one that's on my way home tomorrow.

Eldred

Did you get the rack on top too, for 9 inch by 155 inch motors?

No. It's much easier to ship it as a model aircraft part. 8-)

Hehe... I don't have any plans at the moment to go past a 'G' engine or so. Mid-power rocketry will have to suffice for now...

Eldred

We use an old Skamper pop-up trailer. heheh It didn't have the screens/canvas and works great for an old POS. With running water and instant shade ... it's hard to beat. We have it wired for power and plenty o' room for working on any size rocket, not to mention plenty of space for transporting rockets of many sizes.

It travels well even better now that we have rebuilt the roof. For LDRS we were able to fit 3 level threee sized birds and various other L0,L1, and L2 rockets.

We don't use it for the small local launches ... but it is awesome for the big launches that last a few days.

Otherwise ... just throw 'em in the back of your car and get some pre-flight scratches in 'em. That way it won't matter as much when they get beat-up after/during a flight! ; )

Keith Gaillard NAR 79942 l3

We've all said that before ;-)

Mark A Palmer TRA 08542 L3

LOL...Really....LOL

I use a Mountaineer

Mark A Palmer TRA 08542 L3

Bought a used (2002) Mountaineer in February to replace my 97 Explorer. I had to go out and buy the luggage rack cross members from Ford (and the associated retainers...aka screw eyed bolts) before I went to the 1st launch in March. I have a roof top carrier made by Thule that required the cross members. It has seen a fair amount of use over the last 5 years.....Holds Rockets....motors....kids....whatever! One of the best investments I have ever made.

Mark A Palmer

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The sporting goods chains seem to have similar prices.

The best deals I got on Plano stuff have been at their outlet store by their factory. 50% off from the WalMart / Sportmart prices.

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