Aldrich "pinched" Nobler Tank

[Herman Green]

The question for anyone who may have powered an ARF Nobler with a Fox .35 and used the Aldrich design pinched corner tank provided in the kit.  Does it hold adequate fuel for the entire pattern?  I know it did when George used it, but does it still do it today?  Not sure if the tanks are exactly the same size as Georges.

Thanks,

Herman Green

[Greg L Bahrman]

Bummer, I'd like to run a 4 1/2 oz. in my ARF Nobler but it just won't fit. It needs to be about 1 3/4 wide.   

[Roger Vizioli]

Hi Greg,
Saw your post!
Chk Brodak catalogue for actual tube positions -
 
4.5 oz. Brodak wedge tanks - 1 3/4" wide as follows:

         BH p/n - desc. - H x W x L

BH490 - All tubes fwd, uniflow  1 x 1 3/4 x 5 1/4
BH-483 - Med. wedge/uniflow -  1 x 1 3/4 x 5 1/4

Roger V.




 

[James Lee]

Herman
Yes, I've got an Aldrich piched type tank (uniflow) in my ARF Nobler with a Fox 35 Stunt.  I set the motor on 3/32 alum pads and was able to make the tank 1 3/16" thick and still center the NVA...   1 3/4 wide to fit the inside of the fuselage and as long as I could get it and still stuff it in there.  It turned out about 4 1/4 oz approx...   Will run a stock or semi stock Fox fine....  Problem is the Silver Foxx 35, which I would prefer to run is not a very fuel  efficient motor!  Power comes at a price....   But that tank runs out to the end VERY nicely.
Thanks
Jim

[Herman Green]

Well, I was afraid the supplied tank looked a little small.  I'll check the Brodak tank and look into building one as well.  the .35 I'm planning to use on it has a .36 piston, sleeve and head.  It may be a little more thirsty in a 4-2-4 than the tank can bear.

I had built a couple of the Aldrich tanks in years past and seems as though I remember it held about 3-1/2 ounces.

Thank Guys,

Herman

[Bill Little]

Tom Morris sells a pre-plumbed uniflow clunk tank that fits into the ARF Nobler and holds a little over 4 oz.

Bill <><

[Herman Green]

I ordered a couple of the 1-3/4" wide 4-1/2 oz. tanks from Brodak.  When I get time, I'll try one of them.

Herman