RE: tip-tanks fabrication
Depends on the diameter etc that you need.
Given the time of year, you'll likely have a few carboard tubes lying around soon, from the inside of rolls of Xmas paper etc. If the diameter suits, take one of those, cut a few balsa circles that fit inside to give rigidity, slap on a light balsa or foam nose and tail section, then a couple of layers of lightweight glasscloth.
Gordon