Unpacking Crate

The time had come to finish the unpacking and with the wind and rain gone and a nice sunny day at Rylstone and it seemed a good time,

Plan A: Unpacking solo. 
For this, you will need an impact drill, scrap timber and casters. 

The wing section is screwed to the crate roof and floor. Remove all the screws and brackets and rock the framework out of the crate by going from front to rear. Move the frame in small increments only. 

Once out to move the frame more freely I took the time to fit casters to the frame when done it was wheeled away to commence the removal of the loose parts and finally the fuselage.

Temporary bracing was fitted and ready to remove all the small parts.

The next job was the fuselage, begin by removing all the screws and angle brackets securing the fuselage into the crate. Once free install casters as shown - This allows the fuselage to be removed by rocking out as per the wing section. Note the bracing tieing the firewall and centre section supports. This was installed as I had concerns that in moving the aircraft the frame attached to the centre section could roll and do a LOT of damage. Not shown in the photo is a 50 x 25 tie across the sides of the blocks running from the firewall to the bracket shown.

CAUTION: This crate is a tonne in weight and I cannot lift the original side that gave access to the aircraft:

Once all the aircraft is moved to a safe zone its time to collapse the crate. Begin by removing all the screws on the opposite side wall to the opening. There are screws in the roof, sides and in the spreaders at the base - if in doubt push the drill bit into a hole and squeeze the trigger - the impact driver will find and remove with extreme prejudice. 

The next tasks should not be undertaken in the presence of children or small fluffy animals as it has some real dangers.

The knee braces on the other side will provide limited bracing for the next operation. Using a piece of 4 x2 long enough to be outside the crate begin to bash out the lower corner till the wall pops out. If it resists there are more screws but once all the screws are out it can be levered away easily. Do this slowly from both ends till gravity takes over - never work from the middle!

Next remove the knee braces and push from one end in a consistent direction until gravity takes over. Do not rock as you will lose control of the direction of collapse - and collapse it dose!

Fire up the circular saw, reduce to bite size peices and take a run to a tip.

Now was that fun...!

Plan B: Beer, pizza and invite a few mates over but you still need an impact drill

Please consider.....!.