Another heli-tote idea?

[Mart61]

Hi guys

Had a flash of inspiration whilst laying awake in my bed this morning. If my enquiries on the bespoke heli-bags does not come off, how about using cricket bags?

I just took a peek on this site and there are several that may fit the bill:

Gunn and Moore 606 Big Bag Cricket Bag - Cricket - Barringtons Sports

Readers Team Wheelie Bag - Cricket - Barringtons Sports

[Holst]

they look ideal

I will go down to my local sports shop and see what they look like.

[murph]

Not sure what size you want, but have you seen this?:
Fast Lad Performance

[Mart61]

They come in all different sizes and look to have a few pockets that may even take transmitters etc. And some of them are dirt cheap too.

I can feel a trip to my local cheapo sports shop too.

Not sure what size you want, but have you seen this?:
Fast Lad Performance

I have but it's for my 500. Thanks tho.

[trillian]

Well, clearly that's more the kind of price it should be if they can make those for that money.

Unfortunately they are all a bit too small for anything above maybe a trex 500. A raptor 30 is about 120cm long and about 42cm tall.

But a rectangular bag is not a bad idea and maybe there is something out there already just that bit longer and taller.

[murph]

They come in all different sizes and look to have a few pockets that may even take transmitters etc. And some of them are dirt cheap too.

I can feel a trip to my local cheapo sports shop too.



I have but it's for my 500. Thanks tho.

Aah ok!! Would the sides of the cricket bags be sturdy enough to protect the heli tho? I suppose you could pad it out with stiff foam if you wanted

[Mart61]

Fair point Murph. I wouldn't buy online (not without seeing one in the flesh).

On the other hand, I'm really just after something to pop the 500 into, with a few accessories, to take to the field. Whatever I put it in, even a bin bag, would offer more protection than it gets at present (i.e. none)

[trillian]

I do like those wheelie cricket bags though, if only they were just a bit longer and taller.

I remember someone mentioning a golf hard case some time ago, so perhaps I'll do a search and see what else is out there.

I like this Plusminusten bag I have but would like something a bit more rigid and wheels would be cool as I have to carry mine quite a ways on foot.

[Mart61]

As you say, probably too small for anything bigger than a 500. Perhaps my next flash of inspiration will answer that one...

[trillian]

As you say, probably too small for anything bigger than a 500. Perhaps my next flash of inspiration will answer that one...

Well, the thing that gets really really close is known as a 'travel cover' for golf bags;

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Some are definitely long enough and possibly tall enough. And they start quite cheap.

[trillian]

The motherlode of potential heli bags

Just to add; If you go look on Ebay under 'golf travel cover' there is a huge selection of bags that are probably the closest in dimensions to what we want for helis in a bag that already exists (excepting of course a dedicated heli bag).

You can get the basic nylon bags really cheap and use them either as a travel bag or as a dust cover.

Then there are padded bags and a couple hard flight cases.

I'm pretty sure most of the bags will fit a 30/50 size heli as most have lengths around 120/130cm, width around 30cm and height around 35cm. Most 30/50 helis will be a bit taller but not as wide and the flexibility of the bag and extra width should allow a fit, but keep in mind the height of the flybar in front depending on how much of an angle it rests at with the blades in a blade grip.

I am curious about a couple of the hard plastic flight cases if the height is workable but I'll need to find a local stockist and actually look at one.

In any case I am tempted to get several of the cheaper bags just as dust covers because they are seriously cheap (on Ebay anyway, like £15.00 ish)

[Mart61]

Hi Guys

I'm making some progress on these bags. I have just provided the supplier a picture containing dimensions of my 500 - see attached.

At the moment I reckon the price is gonna work out about £30 a bag which I don't think is too bad.

If anyone else is interested, and has a 450, 600 or 700 assembled and could send me the dimensions in a similar format to the attached document, I can get all sizes costed out.

Cheers

Martin

[Brian Gifford]

As I said before, Martin I'd be interested - very interested at that price!

[Mart61]

OK Brian - I'll keep you and all others that are interested in the loop.

I hope someone with a smaller/larger heli than the 500 gives me some dimensions too.

[shotgun]

Hi Martin

I am interested too. I have TREX 500 and 600. Please keep me in the loop.

Thanks

Gareth