Author Topic: Will an Impact stunt plane fit in a Renault Megane wagon? (Read 3490 times)

Howard Rush · « **on:** January 01, 2014, 01:28:07 AM »

Will it fit in an Opel Insignia wagon? I think "wagon" is "estate" in British English.

Chris Cox · « **Reply #1 on:** January 01, 2014, 03:12:41 AM »

If you remove the outer wing panel, the answer is probably yes. When Joan had her Saturn (car), we drove to Clovis one year, with the Saturn (model) lying on the back seat with the outboard wing panel removed.

Dennis Moritz · « **Reply #2 on:** January 01, 2014, 05:36:25 AM »

Definitely won't fit in a Prius. No way.

Bob Reeves · « **Reply #3 on:** January 01, 2014, 06:14:05 AM »

Quote from: Howard Rush on January 01, 2014, 01:28:07 AM

Will it fit in an Opel Insignia wagon? I think "wagon" is "estate" in British English.

Didn't think "wagon" was politically correct any longer. Don't you have to call them crossovers

David_Stack · « **Reply #4 on:** January 01, 2014, 07:43:01 AM »

Good Morning Howard;

Found a specifications chart on the Insignia at http://planer-motorshow.gmeuropearchive.info/shows/insignia/downloads/opel/en/pdf/EN_Insignia_TechData.pdf

According to that site/database, the following are the interior dimensions of the Insignia Sport Tourer (Estate/wagon):

Boot dimensions in mm (according to ECIE)
Length on floor to rear seat back 1,086
Length on floor with rear seat back folded forward 1,908
Width between wheel housings 1,030
Max. opening width 1,064
Opening height 684

regards,
Dave

Igor Burger · « **Reply #5 on:** January 01, 2014, 08:23:15 AM »

Definitelly, I have megan wagon, and I travel always with 2 one piece Maxes on back seats with dismounted landing gears and foam separation or sleeping bag between them ... no problem at all :- ))

you will save lot of space if you dismount lower part of seats (that for sitting) ... question of second

Alex S. does it same way

RC Storick · « **Reply #6 on:** January 01, 2014, 08:29:42 AM »

Be safe and rent a VAN

Howard Rush · « **Reply #7 on:** January 01, 2014, 12:41:51 PM »

Thanks, folks. I appreciate the information.

Brett Buck · « **Reply #8 on:** January 01, 2014, 12:52:23 PM »

Quote from: Howard Rush on January 01, 2014, 01:28:07 AM

Will it fit in an Opel Insignia wagon? I think "wagon" is "estate" in British English.

Don't forget the model boxes have to go somewhere- I seem to recall an issue with that at the 2001 TT.

Brett

Dennis Moritz · « **Reply #9 on:** January 01, 2014, 10:07:03 PM »

Opel reentered the American market? Or is it Renault?

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #10 on:** January 01, 2014, 10:23:57 PM »

I'd bet that Howard is pre-planning for Poland. Probably picking up a renta-wreck in Frankfurt. I was expecting him to rent another hotrod Skoda.

Steve

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #11 on:** January 01, 2014, 10:37:30 PM »

Howard,, it depends on whether you are talking before or after Tim flies it,, ( or me for that matter LOL)

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #12 on:** January 01, 2014, 10:58:47 PM »

Unbolt the wings and it fits into the glovebox.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #13 on:** January 02, 2014, 09:35:04 AM »

Couple of tie down straps will hold it down to the roof or back lid if it has a trunk.

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #14 on:** January 02, 2014, 09:58:59 AM »

Quote from: Ty Marcucci on January 01, 2014, 08:08:06 AM

A few years back I was looking for a plane hauler and a normal traveling vehicle (wife req). When I looked at a Ford Crown Victoria, I opened the trunk, assuming a model plane would fit. Nope.. I turned to the "salesman", who knew my last name and told him," hell you couldn't even put a dead body in there". He had a strange look on his face. I purchased a Chrysler Town and Country. It holds six big CLPA planes.

So don't keep us in suspense! How many dead bodies can you fit in the trunk?

Quote from: Mark Scarborough on January 01, 2014, 10:37:30 PM

Howard,, it depends on whether you are talking before or after Tim flies it,, ( or me for that matter LOL)

Tim who?

Gary_Marchand · « **Reply #15 on:** January 02, 2014, 11:37:22 AM »

Ty,
If you fold them up, several dead bodies will fit in a Crown Vic's trunk. Need a plastic bag to put them in so you don't stain the trunk. Google body bags and you can probably find a source.

Gary

dirty dan · « **Reply #16 on:** January 02, 2014, 12:00:35 PM »

Quote from: Howard Rush on January 01, 2014, 01:28:07 AM

Will it fit in an Opel Insignia wagon? I think "wagon" is "estate" in British English.

True enough, but I have seen "wagons" as we know them in the U.S. referred to as "shooting breaks" in Brit-produced magazines. In any case a shooting break would be a lot bigger and far more comfortable than the Opel you cite.

Dan

Derek Barry · « **Reply #17 on:** January 02, 2014, 01:50:05 PM »

Howard, are you building a take apart or are you thinking about taking your current plane?

Derek

Howard Rush · « **Reply #18 on:** January 02, 2014, 04:20:04 PM »

Take-apart. Upon arrival, I'd like to keep it together.

RandySmith · « **Reply #19 on:** January 02, 2014, 04:22:15 PM »

Quote from: Howard Rush on January 02, 2014, 04:20:04 PM

Take-apart. Upon arrival, I'd like to keep it together.

Good Plan , its NICE to keep them in 1 piece !!

Randy

Will Hinton · « **Reply #20 on:** January 02, 2014, 06:53:37 PM »

At least until you head back home.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #21 on:** January 02, 2014, 10:52:51 PM »

Yes Howard, we're all counting on you to keep it together.

Dennis Moritz · « **Reply #22 on:** January 06, 2014, 03:38:24 PM »

What about a Mercedes van. They're a knock off Chrysler mini, right.

RandySmith · « **Reply #23 on:** January 07, 2014, 12:14:34 PM »

Howard are you guys going to share a van or are you looking at renting a vehicle just for you?

What you really need is a JCT chauffeur

:-)

Randy

billbyles · « **Reply #24 on:** January 07, 2014, 05:45:51 PM »

Quote from: RandySmith on January 07, 2014, 12:14:34 PM

Howard are you guys going to share a van or are you looking at renting a vehicle just for you?

What you really need is a JCT chauffeur

:-)

Randy

Not to forget the JCT Team "Bodyguards" in their spiffy uniforms as posted by Howard awhile back.

Dennis Moritz · « **Reply #25 on:** January 07, 2014, 07:07:28 PM »

Howard's evil clown suit. Terrifying.

Howard Rush · « **Reply #26 on:** January 07, 2014, 08:07:41 PM »

Good thing I can delete this thread at my whim.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #27 on:** January 07, 2014, 09:37:59 PM »

not anymore Howard!