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Sand Shark AH-1F Cobra V2

Chapter 12 of 15

Tri-mode Flatbed Trailer and Skid Clamps

Dec 6, 2022

Let's make the trailer more useful than scale towing by an RC Humvee!

Tri-mode flatbed trailer for helicopter transport:

1) Towed by 1/6 scale RC Humvee
2) Towed by hand- the handle bar can rotate up and lock into a near vertical position while parked. The bottom of the tow bar features a foldable kickstand
3) Flipped upside-down and used as a sliding drawer in the trunk of an SUV. Skid clamps lock down the heli during transport.

Except for the 3D printed parts (handle, connectors, kickstand, skid clamps and fenders), all parts can be sourced from a hardware store, such as 3/4" aluminum tubes, channels, pillow bearings, 10mm axel bolts, 5/8" particle board and cotter pins.

Chapter 12: Tri-mode Flatbed Trailer and Skid Clamps
Chapter 12: Tri-mode Flatbed Trailer and Skid ClampsChapter 12: Tri-mode Flatbed Trailer and Skid ClampsChapter 12: Tri-mode Flatbed Trailer and Skid ClampsChapter 12: Tri-mode Flatbed Trailer and Skid Clamps