Fabricate Nevertriedto make own fu method creating tanks other features shop EClarence Haught power unit FAI Free Flight job re quired half-round tank tapered rear four fittings No commercial tank could modified work solution whomp up ownnot hard may think ptri Heres step-by-step special shape cant find hobby ALL TOO OFTEN special model design shelved indefinite time because com mercially-available fuel tanks unsuitable modeler doesnt have confidence ability build own Sometimes possible purchase ready-made fuel tank modify suit ones needs tank too long example may shortened easily removing end trimming length resoldering original end place Removing original end can simplified setting tank upright element electric stove medium heat until solder softens years gone fuel tanks adapted salvaged items found around house Brass carburetor floats salve cans kitchen spice cans old reliable 3-in-l Oil cans found themselves pressed service innovative modelers Fabricating own special fuel tank simple matter requiring tools commonly found home workshop basic needs 160-200 watt electric soldering iron rosin core solder soldering paste good pair tin snips small vise Material tank common tin stock Old fuel cans good source long unpainted Unforunately fuel cans today removed troublesome task better painted could used paint source discarded paint thinner can obtained 70 Model Aviation inc simpie sools requirco iou- iu uuwrn1 uuuurnu .s i. ding pliers helpful essential Rosin core solder required forms dies required Carve balsa form shape desired Allow thickness metal End dies 1/4-in ply 8u1Y iui iruni 38iVWUU U1P5IflIUU Uil i811 5L01P iJflU gOUU source paint thinner cans Make paper cutting pattern local auto body shop Prepare can cutting out top bottom can opener Cut Out soldered side seam next using tin snips Finally cut reinforcing beads top bottom edges Paper labels come off readily after overnight soaking water spoonful dishwashing detergent added Food cans generally suitable due coating inside can Soldered fuel tanks easy construct have great deal prior soldering experience Lap joints preferred due strength ease soldering Formed ends provide lap joint simple make using homemade dies can made virtually shape Soldering skills leamed through practice Solder must flew freely order attain good July 198271 Remove end dies trim away excess metal leaving 1/8-in flange Reinsert dies mash down full length die Right Completed ends shown blank inner dies parts formed ready assembly Fuel lines cutfrom 1/s-in copper tubing Cut filing remove burrs carefully Brass tubing notTack-solder side seam first Heat tin iron until solder melts recommended due tendency crackcontact metal Flow solder along seam Form keeps straight 11 tank shows no leaks air forced fueling syringe Any leaks must carefully resoldered tested Watch corners bond Insufficient temperature pro duces rough cold solder joints leak-prone subject early fail ure best tech nique heat material sol dered sol dering iron until solder will melt touches materiaL flowed along joint Commercial soldering paste helpful forming good joints Simply dip end solder paste time time photographs provide step-by step instructions fabricate own tank little imag ination will enable adapt technique own needs Upper Left Fuel tube soldered same manner tank seams Heat copper tube until solder will flow touches tubing tip iron Left Inside ends tubes should anchored spot solder prevent loosening due vibration careful solder end tub ing shut Tanks ready leaktesting Plug lines insertfuel tubing unplugged line submerge water blow tubing Watch telltale air bubbles fruit labors nestles snugly Its home Silicone sealant helps Sn hnid und qhiald frnm vibrntinn End fuel lines attached next Soldering paste helps make solder flow easier improves bond Avoid building up too much solder Moles tor tUel line vent puncheo end sharp awl eliminates drilling chips provides flanged hole soldering Liean excess Tiux trom inside ot tank arter caretul inspection solder other end tank has four separate outlets
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/07
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 72
Fabricate Nevertriedto make own fu method creating tanks other features shop EClarence Haught power unit FAI Free Flight job re quired half-round tank tapered rear four fittings No commercial tank could modified work solution whomp up ownnot hard may think ptri Heres step-by-step special shape cant find hobby ALL TOO OFTEN special model design shelved indefinite time because com mercially-available fuel tanks unsuitable modeler doesnt have confidence ability build own Sometimes possible purchase ready-made fuel tank modify suit ones needs tank too long example may shortened easily removing end trimming length resoldering original end place Removing original end can simplified setting tank upright element electric stove medium heat until solder softens years gone fuel tanks adapted salvaged items found around house Brass carburetor floats salve cans kitchen spice cans old reliable 3-in-l Oil cans found themselves pressed service innovative modelers Fabricating own special fuel tank simple matter requiring tools commonly found home workshop basic needs 160-200 watt electric soldering iron rosin core solder soldering paste good pair tin snips small vise Material tank common tin stock Old fuel cans good source long unpainted Unforunately fuel cans today removed troublesome task better painted could used paint source discarded paint thinner can obtained 70 Model Aviation inc simpie sools requirco iou- iu uuwrn1 uuuurnu .s i. ding pliers helpful essential Rosin core solder required forms dies required Carve balsa form shape desired Allow thickness metal End dies 1/4-in ply 8u1Y iui iruni 38iVWUU U1P5IflIUU Uil i811 5L01P iJflU gOUU source paint thinner cans Make paper cutting pattern local auto body shop Prepare can cutting out top bottom can opener Cut Out soldered side seam next using tin snips Finally cut reinforcing beads top bottom edges Paper labels come off readily after overnight soaking water spoonful dishwashing detergent added Food cans generally suitable due coating inside can Soldered fuel tanks easy construct have great deal prior soldering experience Lap joints preferred due strength ease soldering Formed ends provide lap joint simple make using homemade dies can made virtually shape Soldering skills leamed through practice Solder must flew freely order attain good July 198271 Remove end dies trim away excess metal leaving 1/8-in flange Reinsert dies mash down full length die Right Completed ends shown blank inner dies parts formed ready assembly Fuel lines cutfrom 1/s-in copper tubing Cut filing remove burrs carefully Brass tubing notTack-solder side seam first Heat tin iron until solder melts recommended due tendency crackcontact metal Flow solder along seam Form keeps straight 11 tank shows no leaks air forced fueling syringe Any leaks must carefully resoldered tested Watch corners bond Insufficient temperature pro duces rough cold solder joints leak-prone subject early fail ure best tech nique heat material sol dered sol dering iron until solder will melt touches materiaL flowed along joint Commercial soldering paste helpful forming good joints Simply dip end solder paste time time photographs provide step-by step instructions fabricate own tank little imag ination will enable adapt technique own needs Upper Left Fuel tube soldered same manner tank seams Heat copper tube until solder will flow touches tubing tip iron Left Inside ends tubes should anchored spot solder prevent loosening due vibration careful solder end tub ing shut Tanks ready leaktesting Plug lines insertfuel tubing unplugged line submerge water blow tubing Watch telltale air bubbles fruit labors nestles snugly Its home Silicone sealant helps Sn hnid und qhiald frnm vibrntinn End fuel lines attached next Soldering paste helps make solder flow easier improves bond Avoid building up too much solder Moles tor tUel line vent puncheo end sharp awl eliminates drilling chips provides flanged hole soldering Liean excess Tiux trom inside ot tank arter caretul inspection solder other end tank has four separate outlets
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/07
Page Numbers: 70, 71, 72
Fabricate Nevertriedto make own fu method creating tanks other features shop EClarence Haught power unit FAI Free Flight job re quired half-round tank tapered rear four fittings No commercial tank could modified work solution whomp up ownnot hard may think ptri Heres step-by-step special shape cant find hobby ALL TOO OFTEN special model design shelved indefinite time because com mercially-available fuel tanks unsuitable modeler doesnt have confidence ability build own Sometimes possible purchase ready-made fuel tank modify suit ones needs tank too long example may shortened easily removing end trimming length resoldering original end place Removing original end can simplified setting tank upright element electric stove medium heat until solder softens years gone fuel tanks adapted salvaged items found around house Brass carburetor floats salve cans kitchen spice cans old reliable 3-in-l Oil cans found themselves pressed service innovative modelers Fabricating own special fuel tank simple matter requiring tools commonly found home workshop basic needs 160-200 watt electric soldering iron rosin core solder soldering paste good pair tin snips small vise Material tank common tin stock Old fuel cans good source long unpainted Unforunately fuel cans today removed troublesome task better painted could used paint source discarded paint thinner can obtained 70 Model Aviation inc simpie sools requirco iou- iu uuwrn1 uuuurnu .s i. ding pliers helpful essential Rosin core solder required forms dies required Carve balsa form shape desired Allow thickness metal End dies 1/4-in ply 8u1Y iui iruni 38iVWUU U1P5IflIUU Uil i811 5L01P iJflU gOUU source paint thinner cans Make paper cutting pattern local auto body shop Prepare can cutting out top bottom can opener Cut Out soldered side seam next using tin snips Finally cut reinforcing beads top bottom edges Paper labels come off readily after overnight soaking water spoonful dishwashing detergent added Food cans generally suitable due coating inside can Soldered fuel tanks easy construct have great deal prior soldering experience Lap joints preferred due strength ease soldering Formed ends provide lap joint simple make using homemade dies can made virtually shape Soldering skills leamed through practice Solder must flew freely order attain good July 198271 Remove end dies trim away excess metal leaving 1/8-in flange Reinsert dies mash down full length die Right Completed ends shown blank inner dies parts formed ready assembly Fuel lines cutfrom 1/s-in copper tubing Cut filing remove burrs carefully Brass tubing notTack-solder side seam first Heat tin iron until solder melts recommended due tendency crackcontact metal Flow solder along seam Form keeps straight 11 tank shows no leaks air forced fueling syringe Any leaks must carefully resoldered tested Watch corners bond Insufficient temperature pro duces rough cold solder joints leak-prone subject early fail ure best tech nique heat material sol dered sol dering iron until solder will melt touches materiaL flowed along joint Commercial soldering paste helpful forming good joints Simply dip end solder paste time time photographs provide step-by step instructions fabricate own tank little imag ination will enable adapt technique own needs Upper Left Fuel tube soldered same manner tank seams Heat copper tube until solder will flow touches tubing tip iron Left Inside ends tubes should anchored spot solder prevent loosening due vibration careful solder end tub ing shut Tanks ready leaktesting Plug lines insertfuel tubing unplugged line submerge water blow tubing Watch telltale air bubbles fruit labors nestles snugly Its home Silicone sealant helps Sn hnid und qhiald frnm vibrntinn End fuel lines attached next Soldering paste helps make solder flow easier improves bond Avoid building up too much solder Moles tor tUel line vent puncheo end sharp awl eliminates drilling chips provides flanged hole soldering Liean excess Tiux trom inside ot tank arter caretul inspection solder other end tank has four separate outlets