aquila Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Hi, Does anyone out there make their own travelling boxes and/or wing and fuselage bags? Any help would be appreciated, Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Carpenter Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Peter. I make wing bags from the silver insulation foil roll used for putting behind radiators. Cut to size required and stuck with gaffer tape. Cheap ! Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Jones Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I have just made two sets of wing bags, just as Colin has described. Try not to make them too small, the first set I made were just that the wings fitted in OK but dam fiddly getting them out again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I've got a few silver foil bubble wrap home made types, they are good for protection but after a couple of years they started to rub and leave grey stains on the wings and whatever they are resting against. I'm guessing it's a reaction with something, the only thing I can think of is glow fuel residue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flight1 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Cheapest way is like above, but i have made them from wing bags from the double silver foil bubble insulation foil you see around. To join you can ion the foil together , i add a bit of tape to make sure also instead of struggling to slot the wings in a tube I make the opening along the length (so much easier) and use short bits of self adhesive Velcro to close up. see picture ,excuse the washing in view, clean i might add. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxG Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I have made quite a few storage boxes and the using coreflute that estate agents make their signs from, also the SPAD website shows how to make planes from it. I cut and fold and stick it together with evostick and ducttape. Very good for very fragile indoor type models. You can get it from your local signmakers and it comes in 8 foot by 4 foot sheets so you can make big boxes if you need to. One of mine is nearly 2 metres long. Maxg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxG Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Drop me a PM if you want some pictures and a write up I did for a now defunct website. Maxg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Plains Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 I have not made any wing bags or travel boxes so far, but allow me to recommend trio_floor_protection_uk on Ebay I got two sheets in 2015 and their price doesn't seem to have changed £11.50 for a 2mm sheet 8x4 ft (non fire rated). Delivery is free and it comes rolled up. Hmm, as I make more wings, I guess I'll have to start protecting them from each other and what have you. Heh, I've just installed some superglue packaging blisters over my servo arms for streamlining and protection. But a long bag or box does seem in order in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil May Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Cheaper a Wilkes.8x4 2mm thick, a fiver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
og Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 ive got one of these **LINK** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Plains Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Posted by Phil May on 24/05/2017 12:00:34: Cheaper a Wilkes. 8x4 2mm thick, a fiver WoW! I like the sound of that Phil! I buy stuff in Wikes all the time but must have missed it. I can't find it on their website, I've searched for coroplast, corplast, corrugated plastic, plastic sheet, insulation, so far. What do they call it? . Ah! Found it! Proplex protection sheet. Hehe! It's actually £3.95 !!!!!!!! Edited By Chuck Plains on 25/05/2017 19:54:38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 What would be a good glue to use with that plastic sheeting ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 I used hot glue when making my wing bags. Seems to work with the aluminium bubble insulating foil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Made one up with Wicks floor protection sheet and hot glue. Bubble wrap is history now, its tough as old boots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 How flexible is it? If it's too unyielding I'd be concerned about it scuffing surfaces. It looks like it would make a good outer cover, with a softer sleeve inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trebor Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 It's easily bent one way, I had to roll it up to get it in the car. Length ways is stiff and it won't get punctured like bubble wrap. It's a foam wing so I'll test this one first before I make anymore. Old foil bubble wrap leaves grey stains on some wings but I can't see this one being a problem. Next time your in Wicks have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetenor Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 I WOULD make up a proper box shape in this material to avoid pinching at the sides . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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