PHArchivist
Master Member
Nicely done...!
BTTF Plutonium Case Thread
- Thread starter thegreatgalling
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Thanks!
I've got some leftover paint and decals - thinking about getting a steel cooler and converting it into a backyard plutonium case, just in time for summer. What do you guys think?
Something like this.
Something like this.
brandomack
Sr Member
I'm clearing out my workshop, and have all sorts of odds and sods for both the case and canisters.
if anyone is interested, PM me.
if anyone is interested, PM me.
Thanks to the handwork of @rkpetersen, I had Frank at Anvil build a scaled down version of his plutonium case for my BARK to the Future project.
Frank sent me some pics last week after it was completed and I have to admit I was a little disappointed because I expected to see more of the yellow ABS. But I once I got it in the mail and saw it in person yesterday I was truly impressed. Frank even had it built with a custom slot to hold my dog's Pepsi Perfect water bottle.
Also, if anyone wants the black Anvil plaque, lemme know! They included it loose, but there wasn't space to fit it on my small case. I'm sure shipping won't be much, so I'd be happy to cover the costs as a thank you for everything I've learned on this thread and the forum.
I used @Roland's file for the radioactive decals and printed them on 4x6 photo paper at 38%. And I attached the "plutonium" lettering with 1/4" vinyl letters.
And here are the pics!
BEFORE:
AFTER:
Frank sent me some pics last week after it was completed and I have to admit I was a little disappointed because I expected to see more of the yellow ABS. But I once I got it in the mail and saw it in person yesterday I was truly impressed. Frank even had it built with a custom slot to hold my dog's Pepsi Perfect water bottle.
Also, if anyone wants the black Anvil plaque, lemme know! They included it loose, but there wasn't space to fit it on my small case. I'm sure shipping won't be much, so I'd be happy to cover the costs as a thank you for everything I've learned on this thread and the forum.
I used @Roland's file for the radioactive decals and printed them on 4x6 photo paper at 38%. And I attached the "plutonium" lettering with 1/4" vinyl letters.
And here are the pics!
BEFORE:
AFTER:
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@matt black,holler if you want my Anvil plaque. I'll trade you for your Nike Footwear bag
Kidding, it's yours for the taking if you want to swap out your Swan Flight plaque.
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Kidding, it's yours for the taking if you want to swap out your Swan Flight plaque. View attachment 495255
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joostin
Well-Known Member
Hey guys,
I've contacted Frank at Anvil to look into getting an original case built to use as a road case for my leads, pedals and laptop when gigging (and it turns out it's cheaper than getting it made locally in Australia – at least before shipping!)
The only issue is, because I'm in Australia, Anvil can't ship directly to me, so I'll need to use a freight forwarding service; which our national carrier has, so that's pretty cool.
I'm trying to get a rough (but good) guesstimate on the shipping cost before I commit to building the case, but in order to do that, I need to know the actual weight of the case.
Can anyone with one of the new Anvil cases please tell me what the shipping weight was for my calculations?
If it turns out that the shipping will skyrocket the cost above a locally made, I might go that way. If it ends up similar, I will probably go this route and stick with the original manufacturer.
Thanks for any help!
I've contacted Frank at Anvil to look into getting an original case built to use as a road case for my leads, pedals and laptop when gigging (and it turns out it's cheaper than getting it made locally in Australia – at least before shipping!)
The only issue is, because I'm in Australia, Anvil can't ship directly to me, so I'll need to use a freight forwarding service; which our national carrier has, so that's pretty cool.
I'm trying to get a rough (but good) guesstimate on the shipping cost before I commit to building the case, but in order to do that, I need to know the actual weight of the case.
Can anyone with one of the new Anvil cases please tell me what the shipping weight was for my calculations?
If it turns out that the shipping will skyrocket the cost above a locally made, I might go that way. If it ends up similar, I will probably go this route and stick with the original manufacturer.
Thanks for any help!
Great looking case! What company did you use in the UK? I am based in Scotland. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
matt black
Well-Known Member
I used Swanflight. They are selling them on ebay at the moment or you can order from them direct.
the price of a full replica of the plutonium cases are now half price. i think its a great deal and you get all the stickers/decals:
http://www.swanflight.com/back-to-the-future-flightcase/plutonium-transport-prop-case.html
http://www.swanflight.com/back-to-the-future-flightcase/plutonium-transport-prop-case.html
very nice thanks for sharing!!
mac malloy
Active Member
Awesome, Thanks!
I ordered from SwanFlight some months ago on eBay, the case is pretty good!
I just ordered a second one for my garage - I could not resist, this is a bargain!
I ordered from SwanFlight some months ago on eBay, the case is pretty good!
I just ordered a second one for my garage - I could not resist, this is a bargain!
barleymagrew
New Member
Very tempted by the SwanFlight case now, its just the rivets that have put me off before. Will carry on with attempting to build my own. In the mean time made this for a friends birthday. It contains mini coke cans. When I say made, I vinyl wrapped it, made some stickers and cut some foam.
barleymagrew
New Member
oh, the SwanFlight ones are full price again, that was brief.
McFly88
Well-Known Member
http://cases2go.com/ATA181412F1-Anvil-ATA-Shipping-Case.aspx
just found this case and you can customize the way you want it.
just found this case and you can customize the way you want it.
They also have the Back to the Future specs on file if you contact Anvil. They can make you one to scale.
that is really good to know! when you call to place an order is that what you say? bttf case specs?
