[Guest]

Originally Posted by Leadfoot

Ever try getting a large crate (or even something big enough to fit a 40 size plane) into a Honda Civic??? It just ain't gonna happen....

Have a look at the picture....the two largest boxes sitting vertical are mine....both fit into a Toyota Matrix...along with the three suitcases and my wife The box measurements are 80x12x24, weight with airplane and clothes is about 17kg. Tools/spares/batteries etc go in the luggage.

If there is a will there is a way!

[V6Goose]

I crated 2 aircraft to bring here from New Zealand, and built a 3rd crate for my TF Mustang which I sold before I left.

Yes it took the better part of a day, but all 3 aircraft arrived at their locations (1 Ottawa, 1 other end of NZ) in perfect condition, and the guy that bought my Mustang pre-paid for the materials AND labour.

The Mustang went by truck, literally thrown in by 2 guys that eat nuts and bolts for lunch, and mine went by sea - you can imagine how fragile the handlers were.

My grizzles, although a little off topic, are to do with the size of this place, therefore the difficulty getting anything! Terrible on-line stores with 3 month back orders, and being the poor cousin to the states (taxes, freight etc) when I finally give up trying to support Canadian businesses.

*sigh*

Sorry.

Back on topic, IMHO if i really want to sell something, I'll do whatever it takes to sell it, including building crates. I would hope the same applies to me when I buy from someone.

My $0.02



Goose

[Leadfoot]

Chad,

Definitely a bonus of the wagon/multi-use type vehicle like the Matrix, which will be along the lines of the next car I buy. Unfortunately my current Civic is a 2 door coupe, and the trunk opening really limits the size of plane or box that will fit into it!

The fuse of my 1/4 Gee Bee R2 is likely going to end up having to ride in the passenger seat up front with me!!!

[Guest]

Originally Posted by Leadfoot

Chad,

Definitely a bonus of the wagon/multi-use type vehicle like the Matrix, which will be along the lines of the next car I buy. Unfortunately my current Civic is a 2 door coupe, and the trunk opening really limits the size of plane or box that will fit into it!

The fuse of my 1/4 Gee Bee R2 is likely going to end up having to ride in the passenger seat up front with me!!!

Agreed....you would not fit them into a conventional trunk/passenger compartement vehicle

[Ramz]

Originally Posted by Randy Brown

People bitching becasue someone doesnt want to ship

I have seen it all

doesn't sound like he's bitching to me....sounds like he just wants to know what other people think about shipping large items and why they will/will not ship large items.

[Shawn68z]

Just have to add my .02.

I have have just brought my PT-40 to the UPS Store (Mailbox etc), and they will be packaging and shiping from Halifax, to Victoria for around $40.00. Thats fully insured for $500 (no electronics or motor).

When I bring it back to them to ship it, I will be bring my digital camera to take photos of them wrapping, so I can prove the condition of the plane when it was packaged BY THEM. I will let you know how it turns out when it arrives.

It does take time, and money to ship complete plans (or kits for that matter)

However, if a seller wishes to sell a plane Locally only, thats definately their right.


Shawn.

[4REDave]

If you want something bad enough, you can get it. Regardless if the seller is willing to ship or not. It all comes down to $$$$.

[scaleguy]

I've shipped 3 airplanes by Greyhound and never had a problem.

For my Yak Gary Maker and I built a crate as Chad suggested 1/8" plywood and 1 x 2 strapping.. and every peanut we had in shipping at work! Took about 8 hours, tow nights but that was having never done one before.





For the next two I took two cardboard boxes and made one large box, again lots of peanutes. Yes it took some time but no one local wanted the planes so I sold to people who did.

Make sure you phone Greyhound for a quote. Don't use the website... it only asks for weight. The crate above was only about 70lbs but they cubed it due to size. I paid about $125.00 with $1000.00 Insurance, to ship from Mississauga to SK... Well the buyer paid it .

[Ramz]

that's a nice looking crate, however i would have made one modification to it...i would have installed some 2x2's on the bottom to make it easier for a forklift to get a hold of. i've heard a few horror stories about crates getting damaged by forklifts when they try and pick up the crate.

[JohnnyHotRocks]

a-noin wrote:

Time for me.

1100+ posts....I think you have more than enough time to build a crate