Dad also so taught a class in mass production, and so as
a subject, made metal toolboxes. As a happy by-product,
we always had extra toolboxes around the house, and used
them for everything: Tools, ski wax, storing underwear,
etc. Naturally, we had one for a rocket range box.
Dad modified one of the toolboxes to have several
individual slots for the motors, and these were labeled A6-5.
B6-4 etc., (using that punch type labeling tape (Dymo)that was popular in
the seventies) although back then it wouldn't have
mattered much, since we rarely had more than three motors
in the magazine at any time. But we certainly imagined
how cool it would be to have the box full of motors, at
least once.
Outside, the box is festooned with stickers such as the
"Estes Aerospace Club" Logo, and Air Force
recruiting bumper stickers. There is also a Dymo label
that says Official Model Rocket………..
......The last part is missing. I think I remember what
it said, but it is way too stupid to recall in print.
Its reassuring to have a metal box for storing motors.
Should some strange calamity happen, and a fire inside
the box ignited, it would be impossible for a motor to
burn through the box and start a fire.
Unfortunately the way it's currently set up, it's not as
useful as it could be. The bin labeled B14-5 hasn't
seen one of those motors in a long time. However. I am
really reluctant to make any modifications to this family
heirloom. I'll just have to convert one of my
underwear boxes into a new range box.
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Lovingly Aged Range Box Exterior with authentic period
self-adhesive labels
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