Setting up hard case for my DVX?

rocketguy2

rocketguy2

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I just purchased a Hardigg Storm case, model iM2400, which is very similar to the Pelican model 1520 hard case. It's got two foam pieces on bottom sectioned into small squares (pick and pluck?). The instructions say to mark out the perimeter of the camera with toothpicks and use the pattern as a guide to remove foam as needed. Was wondering if anyone had any additional tips on marking and cutting the foam to get the best fit around the camera and also, how much space should I leave between the camera and the outer edge of the case?

Thanks,

Gary
 
Great set-up! The Hardigg iM2400 is much smaller but this gives me a much better idea of how to locate and space components inside the case.

Thanks a million for some very useful info.

Gary
 
any suggestions on connecting the layers of foam. i tried adhesive spray, like the manual suggested, but didnt bother to cover the "exposed" regions. i made sure to avoid them, but they still got a bit of it.

maybe its the stuff i used, but it wont dry. the rest is fine, its secure in place, but where my equipment needs to sit is still sticky.

luckily i have an additional set of foam that i purchased with the case (1550)

i feel stoopid for not making paper cutouts to cover those up, but i figured the little bit would dry and really not be noticable without inspection.

i was ok with the foam with just the DVX and batteries in it, but i added my mic, and now it is too unsecure, and pretty much has to come out with the equipment. i was thinking double sided tape possibly? im not too worried about a permanent hold or making one solid piece...just stability when i remove/return equipment.

any suggestions would be appreciated. :dankk2:
 
I have the same case. Love it. I ended up using some double-stick carpet tape on the edges against the case walls. And here and there I used some toothpicks in between the two layers so they wouldn't slide. Not the greatest idea, but it works ok.

Depending on what kind of spray adhesive you used... If it is any of the 3M kinds - spray 77 or 90 (90 may be too extreme) etc or any other brand as well... I recommend after you spray it to let it sit for 3 to 5 minutes or so before you stick the pieces together. That will ensure a positive bond. To soon would leave it a bit wet... especially with foam.

What would work great, but might be a little uncontrolable in the wrong hands, would be Gorilla Glue. When you apply it, it has a foaming action that hardens up nice after it sets. You also may need to apply some light pressure while it cures. (It is like a two part urethane foam already mixed for you, but is activated by exposure to the air.) That would definitely join them. Can get a bit messy. And you would have to use a very minimal amount spreading it thin. - This might be a little crazy now that I think about it, but still is an option.

Hope maybe that might help.

Best Regards,

Damon
 
tape is sounding pretty good to me :)

im kinda trying to avoid the messy stuff...even with some coverage for the exposed parts of the foam with the spray..it just gets all over and is way to messy for this type of situation.

that glue sounds cool, but still messy.

if i could find something that worked great on foam, but was in a bottle that i could spread out evenly and in the proper amounts over the foam, that would be ideal.

thanks for the feedback.

EDIT: ooo, just looked up the gorilla glue online, and that might not be a bad idea, its in a bottle, so it can be controlled easily...hmmmm, might look into using that.
 
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We use the 3M Super 77 to laminate the three layers of foam, but don't recommend sticking the foam to the case. Better to leave it loose in the event you want to reconfigure the case for another use down the road.

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overland:

so did you cover up exposed areas of the foam?

what was your process?

did the spray dry completely?



its been days, and heat lamps, and fans, and my foam is still sticky.
 
Lame question here, but did you shake the can of Super 77? Our process is to pluck the foam, then spray the bottom of each section and marry them together. Usually dry enough to place gear into within about 1 hour.

You can PM me if you need replacement.

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You can go TOO potent with the glue here. Some adhesives are so powerful that they will "eat" the foam. My experience with the 3M line is that it's important to cover both pieces, let them rest and then marry them.
 
We haven't had a problem, but we use very little of the Super 77 - a once-over misting of the spray from about 2' out will do the trick. Deceptively little is needed for a permanent bond.

Skat is right too, might be better to do both, let them sit a minute or two to tack up (like contact cement for laminating Formica) and then marrying them together. Remember, adhesives work at the molecular level.

e
 
I have advised people in the past to buy a $4 large gray microfiber car-cloth from Target and wrap the camera before putting it into a newly cut case. The microfiber will attract bits of foam that would normally lodge in the camera, until the case has been sufficiently worn in.
 
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