Hi Guys,
Just new to R/C Airplanes and bought the above and coupled it up with a 46AX engine and a Futaba 7CAP radio system.
Ive read quite a few threads on this plane and are trying to check and correct problems others have found.
What im a bit surprised about is the method used to secure the Fuel tank.Iv not seen much mentioned on this
and are wondering if im not doing something right or are others just incorporating there own fixes.
To me it seems impossible to secure the tank by simply tightening the screw which locks the stopper in.Ive done this but my tank
can easily be slid back.Im going to glue two blocks either side of the tank and screw two pieces of velco strip to these blocks to strap
the tank hard against the firewall.
Be interested in comments from other builders of this plane re their tank mounting
Thanks and look forward to your comments.
Les

The screw is for tightening the stopper.

Your velcro method should work well for securing the tank

I used a large piece of foam behind the tank in mine. Nothing permanent .

Velcro is a good idea... I just took a wooden dowel and put it in from left to right (high to low) - used ShoeGOO to secure it. I hope to be done with my Nexstar before I ever have to worry about the fuel tank.

if you use some foam to secure the tank you can remove it(the tank) for inspection and repair if needed. it also helps with preventing bubbles in your fuel. if you can find some thats soft thats best styro. is a bit dense and doesn't insulate from vibration don't permanently mount the tank as sometimes they leak and have to be replaced. as well as the pick up line in the tank will stiffen over time and should be replaced every year or so. your never done with a plane as long as you keep it well maintained you can always pass it along to another beginner when you are ready for more of a challenge

I bought some fiberglass cloth from the my LHS for $5. Mix some epoxy with the fiberglass and put it on the tank and wood around it, mine seems to be holding up very well!
-Mike