Do It Yourself Fibreglass Fuel Tanks
08-08-2008, 10:17 PM
#1
Do It Yourself Fibreglass Fuel Tanks
Guys,
I need to make a custom fuel tank (~30oz) for my SM Gripen. It will be about 5-1/2" long, 5" wide, and about 2-1/2" high with a bit of a 1/2 moon shaped cutout running lengthwise so it fits under the intake duct. I haven't done a tank before and was wondering if some of you pros could give some advice as to methods (male versus female molds, blue/pink/white foam, mold preparation, single piece tank or two pieces Hysol'd together, layup, etc. Any help would be appreciated.
Regards,
Jim
I need to make a custom fuel tank (~30oz) for my SM Gripen. It will be about 5-1/2" long, 5" wide, and about 2-1/2" high with a bit of a 1/2 moon shaped cutout running lengthwise so it fits under the intake duct. I haven't done a tank before and was wondering if some of you pros could give some advice as to methods (male versus female molds, blue/pink/white foam, mold preparation, single piece tank or two pieces Hysol'd together, layup, etc. Any help would be appreciated.
Regards,
Jim
08-08-2008, 10:50 PM
#2
My Feedback: (1)
RE: Do It Yourself Fibreglass Fuel Tanks
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_13.../tm.htm#132449
Use the same method to make the molds. If I were molding tanks from fiberglass I would use a couple of layers of 4oz cloth, and 2-3 layers of 6oz.
Use the same method to make the molds. If I were molding tanks from fiberglass I would use a couple of layers of 4oz cloth, and 2-3 layers of 6oz.
08-09-2008, 12:13 AM
#3
Senior Member
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RE: Do It Yourself Fibreglass Fuel Tanks
Here's what I did for my Hunter: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=3538358
I also have some scans of an article on making tanks. PM me your email addr if you want, and I will forward the scans to you.
I also have some scans of an article on making tanks. PM me your email addr if you want, and I will forward the scans to you.
