Pelican case thread.
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I got a pelican case on sale, apparently was meant for cameras but it had the pluck and pull foam in it. Anyway I feel like I messed up and didn't leave enough foam in between. Post pelicans, or other cool cases
>>28391757
That looks cool as fuck. I would totally do that if I had a safe or lockbox to put that in.
two rows of foam is preferable, you'll probably have pieces coming out earlier than normal as you remove guns and try to put them back in. just be super gentle with it and it'll be ok. next time map it out a little better.
I have 1 the size of a shoe box to carry my funs when I fly but thats about it. You can buy new foam for pretty cheap, I went full autist and fucked mine up in about 5 minutes of owning it.
>>28391757
Yikes, fuck pluck foam. You can't make pluck foam look good.
>>28392139
What should I use instead of pluck foam?
Here is my pelican case wish i could find someplace to get the foam laser cut instead of the hack job i did.
>>28392105
It's mostly for taking a shit load of guns out to shoot, ive got safes for them that are bolted down.
>>28392131
Yeah I think it turned out alright but I definitely could have done a much better job. Replacement foam is around $80 so I think I will just deal with it for now or until the foam starts fucking up.
>>28392824
I think that looks pretty good. What did you use to cut it?
>>28392809
Use solid foam and cut to the shape of your guns. If you have them barrel down as you do in the op pic, you'd probably need to use multiple layers.
>>28392824
>>28392854
An electric turkey cutter it worked ok but i think it would have turned out better if I got someone to hold the foam as I cut it.
all i want is an fs2000
>>28392878
What works best for cutting the foam? Seems like it should be more of a pain in the ass to get the foam right if it wasn't pluck foam
>>28392884
I got one for long guns with solid foam and I'm afraid to cut it
best way?
hot knife.
I think king of random has a how to on making one
>>28392934
I just followed a youtube video like this one but used chalk instead to outline the guns.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHcUpWzuKQo
Is this layout ok or too close together?
Isn't it generally not advised to store guns in foam cases?
>>28393738
What's wrong with foam?
>>28393738
I'm not using the cases for storage, I have safes for that. I use them for transport to and from the range because I'm sick of throwing a dozen pistols in a backpack and funking with holsters and whatnot.
>>28393672
Ya that is way too close.
I'd recommend one long arm in a case max.
I sold my two cases with the guns I bought for them so no pics to compare
but, one long gun with one or two side arms with a hand full of mags apiece is the best option I've found
>>28393843
But I really want my AUG and my ar10 in the same case. Fuck.
>>28393843
What about this?
I really want to get one of these, but I don't give a shit if it's new, both for price and not wanting a new looking case because I'm going to spray it anyway.
Do dudes on arfcom sell theirs used for cheaper than 200$. I would pay like 140
>>28394095
Not him, but I'd put the rifle mags in on edge, not on the fat side like you have them.
>>28394315
I don't have enough depth for that
>>28394095
Put the mags together and on edge.
Attach everything to your ar they way you would deploy it then only remove things as absolutely neccesary. You're not going to want to keep removing and reinstalling your sights and zeroing them every time, and its unneccesary. Consider splitting the upper and lower to give more flexibility in placement.
Flip sub2000 hotdog style (nice choice)
Avoid diagonals where possible, leave two-three widths of foam between objects where possible
>>28393804
absorbs moisture
>>28394757
>flip hotdog style
Now there's something I haven't heard in a long time. Thanks anon.
Got some medium density foam from Case Clin and used utility knives to cut it. I could have done better. The pick and pluck wasn't holding up too well the the weight of the Deagle.
>>28394757
Yeah I thought taking everything off was kind of a dumb idea too but I didn't listen to myself because I'm trying to get every square inch out of the case. I didn't think about splitting the upper and lower, that's a way better idea. Thanks anon
>>28393738
>>28393819
don't store in cases that have open celled foam. these types of foam will absorb water from the atmosphere and hold it against your firearm. it'll do the same with oil as well which isn't so bad, but it's the oxygen that's the issue. closed cell foam is much sturdier and reduced the air volume in the case so your desiccant is more efficient.
>>28394842
I was struggling at how to say it without adding another paragraph lol. Guess i havent forgotten everything they taughtme in kindergarten yet.
>>28394905
why do you own a Deagle? are you a memer?
>>28392920
Easiest would probably be an electric carving knife. TiborasaurusRex did a video on carving foam for a pelican case.
If a professional appearance is required, consider having the foam custom-made for you.
>>28392878
where can i get solid foam for it?
>>28395306
Even if you live somewhere really dry? I just recently got my first two guns and have been just keeping them in the case. Don't have room in my apartment for a safe. In colorado so didn't think about moisture.
>>28394583
Seeing as how those mags can get runover by a truck and be fine you most likely do have the depth, just turn them on their side, not standing up on end. If they stick up from the foam a bit thats fine there is foam on the lid that will compress and hold them in there comfy. Thats why its egg crate foam on top.
>>28395588
Fill out the edges and work your way in, match long straigt lines with the long edges. Separate the upper and lower like i said and flip them so the scope is on the inside of the case and the bottom rail portion(without bipod on it) sits on the upper edge of the foam.
Also remember that these are guns we are talking about and not dslr cameras. Just the plastic case would be enough to protect them, the foam is just to keep them separate in the end really. There's nothing the tsa can even do to guns in cases that would damage them other than dropping them out of an airplane at altitude.
>>28395306
The first words in my post were "these cases aren't for storage, I have safes for that"
How about this?
>>28391757
You didnt mess up, you have plenty if spacing as ling as the slots are found, like i said in my other post these are guns not delicate electronics, they dropped a glock out of a helicopter and it still functioned and didnt fire.
Hell they purposefully plugged the barrel of a usp 45 tactical witha. Squib round and then shot another round to clear it out and the pistol functioned fine and even was accurate enough still to qualify with. The foam is there to keep them from banging together snd scratching themselves to hell.
Now go get some plasti-dip and soak the foam in a couple thick-ish layers of it, press the plastidip spray in like reverse-ringing a sponge so it soaks into the material, and after pressing in a couple coats let it dry somewhere warm for a few days (because of the thick thick paint job)
The plastidip will act like both a glue and a binder to make the foam more of a closed cell foam that cant hold water and moisture as well, while still being very flexible to give with the foam but keep the foam from ripping apart.
>>28395325
I'm the memer what memes at midnight. I'm makin gravy without the lumps!
YEAH BABY, YEAH!
>>28395744
Woops
>>28395556
Check Case Club.
http://www.caseclub.com/custom-foam-inserts.htm
>>28395749
Nice. Awesome info anon, looking for plastidip on amazon now
>>28395787
No teason the s2k wont work.
Put the buis aside for that you will just pluck two tubes if the square foam out and it will drop in the hole. No reason to lay flat amd two sqyare will be available somewhere after the install.
Could you even install the buis rear under the scope? You lose a little distance between sights but who cares its a backup and that way its at least installed and zero'd. Otherwise why even put it in the case right?
Now that the scope is on do this:
Break the upoer amd lower down(remove bipod for now)
Place lower where it is now oriented the same way. Take upper and flip it so the bottom of the rail(where a grip/bipod would go) is closest to the outside plastic, muzzle pointed at the lower, there should be space so that the scope will be on the inside of the case better protected and the barrel will be overlapping the lower. Move lower receiver lower until this fits with preferably two squares of foam separating to give the foam rigidity, though one is fine if needed for the section where they overlap.
Now the sub 2000 flip it hotdog stule and move it to the other side of the case where your scope was in the other pic, should fit well with it's stock following the contour of the ar's stock.
>>28395975
I'll go in in a bit and work on that configuration, this one isn't the pluck foam though, I'm going to have to get a turkey carver to cut the foam for the long case, I thought the solid foam might hold up better? which is why I was trying to pack everything so close, I love the s2k but would rather put the AUG in there
>>28395975
Oh I also forgot to mention that ive tried to keep the BUS on but it won't fit under the scope
>>28396134
Get yourself a hot wire cutter if you really want to go at it, and yeah the solid foam will hold up better, is it open cell soft foam or closed cell hard foam? Closed cell you can temd to get things a bit closer together since they cant move as much.
>>28396163
It's open cell I believe.
>>28396134
Sorry, been looking at the wig pic for a while trying to figure something out of you but it really just won't work, even if you gave up the scope for a smaller red dot you have clearance issues where your eotech on the aug will be in bare plastic and the front sight of your at will be on bare plastic. It's just not a big enough case.
One alternative is sell the aug and the ar and buy an mdr on preorder which starts on jan 15th at shot show.
Get the 308 version and the .223 conversion and you're in business, and it will all fit in the case.
>>28393865
Is that a 1700 or 1720?
>>28396405
Le901
>>28396405
Please excuse my drunken retardation. The case is a 1720.
>>28396282
I could never sell me AUG. What I can do is buy a bigger case to put the ar10 and AUG in and save the smaller case for an mdr that I'm going to pre-order on Jan 15th, that idea is perfect. Thank you for your help, I have to say I haven't been hanging around on /k/ as much as I used to but this is exactly why I keep coming back. Thank you to everyone that gave advice!
>>28397251
That is sexy as fuck.
>>28397251
you see, this image is stupid because I don't think your 5.56 AR is going to help much against tanks
you might as well be throwing rocks and bottles
>>28396148
You don't need to put a BUIS in the case unless you really like shooting with them. Your scope probably won't malfunction, and if it does, just use your pistol (assuming you have an actual pressing need for this case).
>Backup sights are on the pistol
>>28397251
in Hungary nazis tried to take over the country. they not only had guns but also heavy weaponry. Warshaw Defense forces were literally invited there by the goverment.
In Sczecholavica russians were only very little piece of forces also invited when goverment was trying to get rid of british and USa financed "democrats" who made "uprising" in the part of the Prag itself when whole country was not only against it but supported Washaw Forces finally bringin piece into their country.
>and suddenly the world in not the same when you know the truth..
>>28397307
>muh tanks
so soldiers wear boots just for show? here's your reply.
>>28397311
Yeah I agree with you that the need for it is extremely slim, ive just always liked the idea in redundancy, just in case. The better to have it and not need it philosophy.
>>28397307
most tanks these days dont have internal machine gunners
their main guns cant deal with dudes behind a hill crest all that well
>>28397356
Yeah, I feel mostly the same way. I guess if you're going to make an awesome case you might as well put everything you want.
>>28393672
Absolutely gorgeous
>>28391757
You have a nice collection. I see a good number of 3rd gen S&W autos in there.
I have a 5906 that I would love if it wasn't for the fact that the damn thing keeps having failures to extract and trying to double feed on me. I'll probably end up selling it, but I'll kinda regret doing so, because it's so damn accurate. I love the trigger on those things.
>>28397251
Let's say this guy actually engages in combat. How the fuck is he supposed to carry that many mags, even with a plate carrier??
>that first gen glock
>>28397396
I love my 3rd gens, but I do have the same problem with the FTE too, if you can, find a 915, they're cheaper because they don't get the "hype" the 5906 does and I have never had anything but perfection from my 915
>>28397376
Yeah that's why I'm trying to cram everything I possibly can in it but I haven't made one either so I keep second guessing myself on everything
>>28397344
Like, what the fuck are you even trying to say with that?
>>28397359
You don't see many gunners on the outside of tanks in syria
>>28392824
Are those single magazines or several stacked up?
>>28391757
>Anyway I feel like I messed up and didn't leave enough foam in between.
Pretty cool, though I can't imagine needing to transport 21 handguns simultaneously.
>>28393672
I wouldn't bother keeping mags in the case, which would allow the scope to be angled further into the case.
>>28397412
one would assume he has a belt or a backpack
Absolutely love my 1720 case. Imo its almost overkill for any regular persons day to day abuse. But If you have that one or two special little firearms that just put a smile on your face just looking at them that you absolutely hate the idea of them getting fucked up, expect no substitute.
>>28399032
I like to spend all day shooting a lot and it's much easier than a backpack which was what I was using
>>28399752
What you got in there?
>>28400123
A 43 springfield M1 Garand from the cmp. very clean
waiting for cmp to start selling the 1911s to see if i can get one the same year to go in the case with it
>>28400311
Damn son that's nice.
>>28391757
Mark 3 with paclite upper, 22 sparrow suppressor, spare magazines, a couple boxes of ammo. The case is a bit too thick, but oh well. I keep the paperwork under the foam also
These guys make custom foam inserts for your existing case. Their design software is pretty good and they have quite a few drawings of guns already in their library. It's interesting to play around and see how many guns and mags you can fit in a case
<www.mycasebuilder.com>
>be nogunz
>wanna feel tacticool
>want to have a waterproof case for my laptop
>ya know, in case of floods
>kinda want to buy a pelicase for it
>>28401772
I have a 1490. The awesome thing about pelican cases is the bottom foam can be removed and swapped out based on what you're using it for, be it carrying a laptop or 4 pistols.
>>28400913
M76s are fucking sexy.
>>28395787
maybe if you do it like this, scope could unattach and get a quick attach for it. this is ar15 receivers but maybe your ar10 ones are not too different. lay it out and see if it will work. eotech would have to come off aug but would clear a lot of room and eotechs can have quick attach return to zero mounts too.
>>28400311
>>28399752
Yeah, that's purdy.
>I am become envy
>>28391757
You should be fine if you aren't banging it around, as a side note if you live anywhere with a decent amount of humidity long term storage in the Pelican is not preferable.
I do have to compliment you considering I hate pick n pluck but your use for it is actually pretty convenient.
>>28402845
Dude, that's awesome as hell, I'm gonna try that for sure
>>28403766
Here's my 1490 insert. From left to right -
92fs, 941, hk45, vp9
The thing on the top is a silica gel container to keep moisture out.
>>28391757
I hope that's a transportation solution and not a storage solution, because those foam cases become rust farms if any moisture is in there when it's closed up for long periods of time.
Other than that, I like it.
>>28403804
Here's the finished product.
>>28397331
>Everything not communist = nazi
The soviet union was just a paradise.
>>28403882
How did you make it look so professional?
I really need the smaller case so I can take it on the plane without being charged for oversized...
>>28403882
And shepherds we shall be
on the topic of guncases is wraping guns in cloth really that odd of a transportation method?
ive got one of these and usually shove 3 long guns and a couple pistols in it
each gun gets wrapped in an old tshirt, towel or something so they dont rub that much
whenever i go to the range i get strange rooms when i pull 5-7 guns out of one case
its not my storage method theres a safe this is just for local transport
>>28404002
>that gas block
>>28404409
I literally shitpost about it every chance I get.
I'm just too lazy to change it
can anyone recomend a case for a 6 inch revolver? I want a slim one that I can fit the gun, a few speedloaders, and possibly some ammo in.
>>28404001
Match the case to your need and go from there. A properly fitted foam to a gun always looks sexy.
>>28404001
it was professionally done, laser cut by the company he mentioned in the other post
>>28391757
Doesn't look too bad OP. You should have left at least another row in between though. Should be fine if you're careful however.
>>28392824
That looks great tbqh. Good job anon.
>>28393672
If there is cutouts for your stuff on the other part of the case then it's good. Otherwise, cringe. I'd only have that much shit that close if you had it cut out.
>>28394095
As I noted above, if there is cut outs it's good. Otherwise it is terrible.
>>28394905
Looks nice.
>>28395787
Would be better if cut out.
>>28400311
DICK STATUS:
[X] MUH
[ ] NOT MUH
>>28400913
Pretty sexy fami.
>>28400958
Nice. Wish my state allowed suppressors.
>>28403325
Nice, even though it has a jew flag.
>>28403882
I like it.
>>28404002
Lots of extra space, use it for more mags or get a smaller one. Maybe pack an extra fun or two if you have them.
>>28404387
Yes. Most people will either transport without a case or will only transport what fits in a case. This is mostly due to transportation laws and peoples ignorance of them.
>>28405629
those are all mock-ups before he cuts it out, that's the same case in all the pics.
>>28404002
split the lower and upper and mount them under/over and you can fit it in a pdw size case most likely. make it a fatty case and you can put the pistol in lengthwise.
>>28405684
Then he really needs to get that shit cut out.
>>28405629
dont' take advice from this guy, good intentions but he doesn't know what he is talking about, most of those mockups were too close together with not enough foam for support between parts. always leave two lines of foam together minimum, with some few exceptions for small strips where needed (eg grip is too close to the other gun, the rest of the foam will cushion it and a short distance will still have the strength to hold up.
>>28405753
these rules don't apply the same for harder professional closed cell foam custom inserts, but they suggest 1" between parts.
>>28405753
Hard foam and keep the case laying down so the item isn't stressing the foam itself the majority of the time. That's how I've transported my miniatures and those are a damn sight more delicate than guns.
>>28404001
As mentioned earlier,
http://www.mycasebuilder.com
That's where the drawings come from also.
>>28406251
I must have missed that part, thanks anon
>>28404444
>I literally shitpost about it every chance I get.
How does a tripfag NOT shitpost?
>>28393672
I tried a similar set up. Had my stuff eventually bounce of each other. I used the case pretty hard as it was in and out of vehicles and driving on unsealed roads.
I would only put the guns an may be the scope in there. Leave at least a good 2 inches of space all around if you are going to legit use it for protection of gear whilst in transit.
If it just a glorified gun carrier that will never get tossed about you should be okay.
>>28397574
>dig a pit
>watch tank fall into pit
>kill crew as they try to exit tank
>free tank
>>28401803
For that price I think I'd prefer a bit larger and regular style Pelican. I want to have space in there for some cables, hard drives and ofcourse the charger for my laptop.
I'll probably poorfag out and go for a knockoff brand anyway.
