Gareth Sayer Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 HI Guys, Im a newbie to all of this and just starting to fly but im starting a project with a colleague to build a 132" C-130 from a palmer plan. I am buying the kit from precisioncutkits.com this week after studying the plans and understanding exactly how much time, commitment and money this will involve.The only thing that is giving me 2nd thoughts about all this is how to transport the plane to locations where i can fly it. I dont particularly want to buy a transit and shove it in the back but im not sure what else i can do. The wings obviously come apart but the fuse is still going to be an 8ft section in one piece.Does anyone know of anything like some kind of trailer that can be used or bought to transport this around in rather than me having to buy a seperate vehicle just for that purpose? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Welcome to the forum GarethQuite a project that for a newbie - I assume your colleague will be the pilot ! Transport trailers are quite common these days, and have the added advantage of being the models hangar when its gets back home. Most trailer specialists will custom fit your trailer with the necessary shelves, door placements etc. Good luck, and please consider keeping us updated on the build - a build blog would be good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Nijhuis Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Gareth,A model of this size is likely to have an AUH of over 20kg (44lbs). Before attempting to build this I suggest you get the model registered on the over 20kg scheme with the LMA...... If you join the LMA, the scheme is free and an LMA inspector would be appointed to check over the build. As this is a tried and tested kit there usually arn't too many issues. One thing that will be of help is your inspector should be able to assist in ideas if you wanted to break the model down into smaller sections i.e. split body, 3-piece wing, removable tail.....etc....all things that might help you get the model into a smaller space......My 14' Bronco recently featured on this web site just fits into a 7-seat people carrier so vans and trailers are not always needed. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Sayer Posted July 8, 2008 Author Share Posted July 8, 2008 Thanks for the welcome Timbo, It is indeed a rather large project for a newbie and not one that i would obviously undertake by myself but i am really enthusiastic about learning to fly and i want something to aim for. After seeing the LMA in hastings last year i just wanted to be involved in something large scale.My colleague will be the pilot, yes. He has been building and flying planes for 40 years so i fully trust his experience and skill in the build process and the initial flights until i feel i can take over. Im literally financing the whole project.My colleague Ray has just retired and is keen to spend as much time as he has on the build so we are hoping realistically for 6-12 months to completion. I will of course keep this site updated on the build with plenty of photos and commentry as i am hoping to get this underway in the next week or so.Tony,I have just this morning joined the LMA and will of course heed your advice. If there is some way of getting this plane smaller to transport then im all up for it.As for the transport trailers, do any of you happen to know any companys that provide them? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Well being in N.Wales... I have to recommend these really here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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