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Speed,Combat,Scale,Racing => Speed Talk => Topic started by: John KruziK on October 19, 2008, 03:07:06 PM
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What fuel tanks are you guys using on these planes? Thanks John
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Here's a hint:
Clown racers with (unlimited) 15's can go 40 laps or more on ONE ounce. So a little more than a 3/4 of an ounce should be enough to start it yourself, run out to the handle, and fly 16 laps. A half-ounce if somebody starts it for you.
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Thanks for info ...but is there a readily available tank to fit in that small space Thanks
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Check the Brodak web site or make the tank yourself. It isn't that hard to make. DOC Holliday
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There is a ready made tank that fits between the engine and the firewall, and some, wanting extra fuel cut a hole in the firewall and pass the tank through it. Two good people to ask: Frank Carsile and Joe at Sam's Stuff and Hobbies.
Larry
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Building your Perky is a good chance to learn how to make your own tank.
Fashion a wood block the size of your tank out of pine or some such soft wood, then wrap sheet metal around it. Brass shim stock, .010" is what I always use. The Perky is a good "tank trainer" since it doesn't need to stunt or go inverted.
You get four sides with one continous wrap, the add the two end plugs.
The third picture shows a tank form being sawed to size & shape. The dowel was inserted 'cause I was chicken to get my fingers in the buzz saw.
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About a dozen of our club members are building Perky's this winter. I couldn't find an acceptable tank for mine locally so I built one. Notice I lowered the motor mounts 1/4" so that the engine is mounted on the thrust line, where it should be.