Cheap hard case for DJI Spark and gear

nwaters2618 · Oct 16, 2018

Harbour Freight sells a line of Pelican style hard cases branded Apache. I picked up the Apache 2800 the other day and mapped out what I wanted to do with the foam. This is what it looks like plucked out. I picked some cans of black Plasti Dip (1 will do) and put 2 coats on it. Sealed up the pluck foam nicely. It's currently drying so I will post up a picture when it's all finished.
Apache 2800 case $23.99 with 20% off coupon + 1 can of Plasti Dip $6.50= $30.49

Idealhobbies · Oct 16, 2018

Very nice. Looks great.

Troy · Oct 17, 2018

I think it is a well done project [emoji106][emoji106]

Asset4air · Oct 17, 2018

Great job!

Aj637 · Oct 17, 2018

Dang, nice job! What was the plasti dip for again? Did u spray the foam?

nwaters2618 · Oct 17, 2018

Aj637 said:
Dang, nice job! What was the plasti dip for again? Did u spray the foam?

Pick and pluck foam is fragile and will rip apart when you take items in and out repeatedly. The plasti dip just seals it all up to hold it's shape. Works really well.

Aj637 · Oct 17, 2018

Very smart idea! Thanks

H3Alpha · Oct 17, 2018

Nice! Be sure to post pics once it's sealed!

Idealhobbies · Oct 17, 2018

Very dirty post btw....”had to” stop by harbor freight today. Looking at the 4800 I believe it was...didn’t have my coupon though...maybe tomorrow....

nwaters2618 · Oct 17, 2018

Idealhobbies said:
Very dirty post btw....”had to” stop by harbor freight today. Looking at the 4800 I believe it was...didn’t have my coupon though...maybe tomorrow....

You're welcome [emoji16]
I got the 4800 for 44 bucks with another 20% coupon. That's is a really good deal if you ask me!

Aj637 · Oct 17, 2018

Lol, Harborfreight is the devil....I always "have to go" because "I need this and I that". Harborfreight saved my Phantom 4 remote controller and saved me from having to deal with DJI

nwaters2618 · Oct 18, 2018

Aj637 said:
Lol, Harborfreight is the devil....I always "have to go" because "I need this and I that". Harborfreight saved my Phantom 4 remote controller and saved me from having to deal with DJI

I would love to gear the story behind the controller

Aj637 · Oct 18, 2018

Here is my post on a thread of the issue myself and many Phantom 4 owners had to deal with regarding the remote controller battery issue that DJI refused to recall.

Phantom 4 controller not charging. Possible solution

Aj637 · Oct 18, 2018

My post is under username Aj637

nwaters2618 · Oct 19, 2018

As promised. The first picture is the bottomed of the foam which was not plasti dipped. You can see how much the foam moves around. The second picture is the top side of the foam where the equipment will be. Nice and sealed. Basically made it back into one piece of foam. Still plenty soft for my equipment. I would recommend spraying the inside of the holes as well for strength.

Aj637 · Oct 19, 2018

Looks professional bud! Thanks for sharing

Miket · Oct 20, 2018

Ingenuity is the master of invention. Great job!

netfolks2000 · Oct 20, 2018

Thanks for telling us about that plasti dip. Is it a spray or paint on? Glad to know about it as I had heard that particular foam did not hold up without some kind of treatment.

nwaters2618 · Oct 20, 2018

netfolks2000 said:
Thanks for telling us about that plasti dip. Is it a spray or paint on? Glad to know about it as I had heard that particular foam did not hold up without some kind of treatment.

It was the spray type. 2 coats. Allow 30 minutes to dry between each coat.

Virtual1 · Oct 20, 2018

nwaters2618 said:
Pick and pluck foam is fragile and will rip apart when you take items in and out repeatedly. The plasti dip just seals it all up to hold it's shape. Works really well.

I've seen this comment made a few times, and well, here I sit with mine 1.5 years later and no problems at all. just don't be rough with it and it'll hold up pretty well