How To Do It: Build an Trailer

BUILD C b TRAIL ER FRED CRONENWETT model airplanes safely flying field often overlooked ransporting T areasometimes resulting damage smaller models fit back eat trunk family car Giant Scale models require lot space trailer can used store transport models flying field safely total cost including California registration less $750 started project Long Chin 4 x 8-foot folding trailer kit Available Home Depot other home-improvement stores trailer alternative expensive ready-made trailers its bolted together self-locking nuts kit originally designed 8-inch wheels however traded 12-inch wheels began project laying out metal parts garage floor started tongue working way back instructions came trailer kit described assembly step wont elaborate After trailer assembled can install wiring lights trailer kit includes wiring instructions its difficult kit includes normal flatbed lights include yellow red driving lights main brake/turn signal units installed additional pair yellow red driving lights top enclosed portion increased visibility night found local auto-parts store trailer two-wire system cars three-wire systems will require converter cars turn signals separate its brake lights probably has three-wire system Consult local Yellow Pages find source converter Most items used build trailer can found homeimprovement stores sides door front floor roof box made i/s- -inch exterior-grade plywood youll need five 4 x 8-foot sheets Youll also need 1 x 2-inch furring strips door hinges drywall screws waterproof wood glue Tools include circular saw 3/s-inch drill Phillipshead driver highly recommend using drill drive drywall screws 300 used boxs construction Construction begins floor Position piece exterior-grade plywood trailer frame Using holes frame guide drill mum eight holes floorfour per side Eight 3/s-inch bolts mount floor frame After drilling holes remove floor frame paint bottom least three coats paint Cut out plywood sides front Attach furring strips side panels front using waterproof wood glue drywall screws sure use best-looking surface exterior trailer middle horizontal furring strip will used support shelf measure height model make sure will clear shelf box built unit bolted trailer completed front panel glued screwed floor completed right left sides attached sure sides front square floor long screws come through bottom floor internal furring strips least six inches Depending location holes floor may have install floor-to-frame bolts before adding front sides sides front attached floor roofs furring strips can screwed side panels flush top surface sure width box does vary front rear making roofs furring strips same length 60 Model Aviation t Making top furring strips same length will ensure width box consistent front rear bones trailers enclosed cargo box door-frame configuration will add strength boxs structure Above Carpet-covered shelves supported middle furring strips shelf brackets add lateral strength Left Try fitting model hatchback trailer can house two Giant Scale models field equipment May1996 61 Assembled 4 x 8-foot Long Chin trailer kit before installation box Original wheels traded larger 12-inch units Above Grant Hiestand shows work progress Note middle horizontal furring strip will support shelves Phrt hnr Granhic Daaian Heather Lrdahl Pack kit contains gearbox 72 volt 05 motor folding prop spinner great efficiency over direct drive gearbox 25 30 351 ratio super value $3995 suggested retail Vented Motor Mount 05 motors easy install $459 suggested retail longer flight times greater climb compact lightweight design $18 95 suggested retail ratios 25 30 351 electric motors Electric Wood Series electric motors beechwood undercambered blades Best performance electric 8 sizes 10x6 through 13x10 width trailer will vary roof trimmed required match width length box attached box Use plenty waterproof glue drywall screws Move box trailer frame bolt place step will probably require least two people move enclosed box tighten bolts Now box needs door door frame cut size furring strips glued screwed place inside door frame can now attached box additional lateral support metal shelf brackets can added corners Cut door size glue screw furring strips place trailer shown photographs has slightly different door configuration alternate configurations shown drawings will increase strength box shelves made same way sides roof except theyre installed permanently three removable shelves held place metal straps screwed furring strips Seal edges box metal corners Put string glue silicone down screw metal corner place Since youve used best-looking side plywood exterior probably wont need preparation painting Choose paint color matches car clubs colors paint enclosed box least three coats paint Pick up some remnant carpeting interior use carpet tacks hold place carpet will save knees since wont able stand up trailer project took approximately 32 hours complete trailer should keep protected snow rain its being used 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