RE: Fuel Tank placement question..
You can also use a Cline or Iron Bay pressure regulator systems. They use a check valve to retain pressure in the tank as developed from the exhaust system and then a demand regulator up close to the carb. Takes a few turns on the starter to get the pressure to build up but then the engine is off and running. Since it is a demand system, one only has to set the carb once and you are done.
Good luck on ordering a couple of quarts of Nitro. It is going to cost you and arm and leg to get it shipped to you. Probably requires a Hazmat license to ship and that is costly. See if you can find a speed shop that sells it. Drag races use a lot of it in their fuel systems.
Don't forget to get oil too. You will need klotz and/or Castor oil for lubrication of the engine. Were I you, I would use a blend of both oils and about 17 or 18% of the total fuel.
Chip