Steve Campbell2

Thanks to all who responded about the exhaust.

Here's another question:

I am less than impressed with the supplied tank in this kit. My plan was to use a Dubro 20-ouncer, but it won't fit without some major surgery that could compromise the structure.

A Dubro 16-ouncer will just fit, but I want more capacity. Two ten-ouncers will fit side-by-side, but that will necessitate a major re-routing of the throttle linkage. Don't want to do that, either.

Right now, my plan is to fit a Hayes two ounce "header tank" to the Dubro 16-ouncer, the way we do on helicopters. I don't think I can squeeze a four-ounce header in there and stil leave room for the throttle linkage.

Have any of you guys tried different ways of increasing the fuel capacity?

Steve

ninefingers

My Feedback: (18)

Steve, i've got a Lanier 1/4 scale extra with a Saito 1.50 and a 16 oz tank (similar weight to what you have). I'm not sure how long I stay up, but after 4 or 5 "hair razing" manuvers I'm usually ready to set it down and catch my breath. I guess what I'm saying is, it being a new set up and all, I'd go with the ole KISS theory. If you start messing around with a maze of fuel lines (header tanks and such) you might be introducing problems. If I was you, I'd just go with the stock setup initially and then after everything is set up, if you want more flight time, go from there!

deadstick

My Feedback: (1)

Steve,

I installed a 20 oz (I think its a sullivan) in my 1.20 cap with only some minor surgery. The Fuse appears to be a bit "overbuilt" in that section already, so I just dremelled out about 1/4 inch of lite ply on each side of the tank. I suppose if you're concerned that such a procedure might weaken the structure, you might be able to glass the altered former/tank compartment wall.

Tom

kennyb

i have h9 72"cap with saito 180.am using 24oz. dubro. modifyed former so tank would fit. 25 flights, no problems.