Flight Cases for a Neptune
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Tubainsauga
Flight Cases for a Neptune
Does anyone know of a decent flight case for a Neptune (Rotary if it makes a difference) that will bring the whole thing in under 70 pounds? I seem to doubt such a thing is possible but I figured I'd ask.
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tubeast
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I built a flightcase for the 4097 myself. Box of 9 mm waterproof plywood, aluminum-inforced edges, minimalist upholstery.
It turned out to weigh about 22 kilograms. add 11 kg for the horn and you are above your weight limit already, and with a considerably smaller horn than yours. This case survived a trip to china completely unharmed, so I dare say it does its job.
Professional true flight cases (at least the ones I´ve seen) tend to be of the same setup, be only a little prettier and cost about three times as much as mine (built with professional help).
The ones that may be lighter (fiber reinforced polymers) apply techniques that´ll call for even more cost and will make you VERY sad if messed up by flight personell.
It turned out to weigh about 22 kilograms. add 11 kg for the horn and you are above your weight limit already, and with a considerably smaller horn than yours. This case survived a trip to china completely unharmed, so I dare say it does its job.
Professional true flight cases (at least the ones I´ve seen) tend to be of the same setup, be only a little prettier and cost about three times as much as mine (built with professional help).
The ones that may be lighter (fiber reinforced polymers) apply techniques that´ll call for even more cost and will make you VERY sad if messed up by flight personell.
Hans
Melton 46 S
1903 or earlier GLIER Helicon, customized Hermuth MP
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MW HoJo 2011 FA, Wessex "Chief"
Melton 46 S
1903 or earlier GLIER Helicon, customized Hermuth MP
2009 WILLSON 6400 RZ5, customized GEWA 52 + Wessex "Chief"
MW HoJo 2011 FA, Wessex "Chief"