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Range/Field Box for Launches
My range box is a Kobalt Hammer tool box. It has a tray inside that doubles as a small kit parts storage. I keep my controller, launch pad, 1/8 and 3/16" launch rods in the bottom of the box. In addition, I have several foot long sheets of various thickness of balsa., my three different Estes tube marking guides and a small hobby pliers set and wire cutters in the bottom as well. On top of the box is a clear small part case that I keep my Estes A, B, C and D motors in.
Also inside is a small parts container containing my igniters and plugs. When I am launching this little case is in my pocket.
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My answer has changed significantly since I posted that reply back in 2007. Now, I just have one range box and the answer to "what's in it" is "pretty much everything." :-) But, I still do have the collection of inexpensive tool boxes. They make it easy to organize things and to carry stuff where you need it both at the launch site and at home. -- Roger |
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I bring a backpack with my launchpad (folded up) Electron Beam controller and my custom huge controller (its made from a xbox box) a few motors and plugs + igniters , some wadding, my camera, of course the rockets, and thats about it.
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I have two big Plano tackle boxes with motors stored in the drawers and the top tray has a couple bottles of gel superglue, a couple of exacto knives, scotch tape, masking tape, needle nose pliers, sheets of sandpaper of various grits, and steel wool.
A small tackle box contains all my igniters. I also carry all parachutes, streamers, and wadding in a couple of old Estes range boxes. I also have my traveling tool box, but that always stays in my pickup so it is not just a special bring-along to launches. I also carry bug repellent and WD40 in the truck at all times too. Last edited by Joe Wooten : 11-13-2015 at 10:17 AM. |
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You could even wear an old fanny pack to carry those small boxes. While they might draw snickers in most public places, fanny packs should be considered quite practical, and dare I say fashionable, at a launch.
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Lots of engines, wadding, piers, tape, glue, extra parachutes, streamers, nose weight, engine reducers, plugs, igniters.
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