How to build a metal fuel cell

[MikeP]

I would like to try and build a metal fuel cell with a internal sump. I think I could do it with a few tips.

Where can I get the material.

What does the internal sump need to work properly.

-MikeP

 

[topfuel443]

Ive done it before, but its worth the money Mike charges for them and then some. I got the material from my hobby shop, it just really thin tin. www.randyshobbyshop.com give them a call. Mike does really great work on the fuel cells and he can build just about any size you want for pennies on the dollar comparitively.

[glow=red,2,300][/glow]James

 

[Russell Bear]

I can tell you, Mike really does a Great job with his fuel cells!!! And he stands behind his products!!!

Thanks.....

 

[Ron Olson]

Check out Mike Z. at www.grimracer.com. He did a tank for my DPI 7.5 tunnel and it is a nice piece of work! Lightweight and a built-in sump.

 

[TomMoorehouse]

well i have done it 2x myself..... only cause i did not have time to get one from mike..... but my tanks would qualify for the worlds ugliest!.....

anyways hare is my tip...... use a soldering iron not a micro torch. not enough heat control with a torch.

 

[Chester]

I build mine with thin copper plate and solder with an iron..

 

[MikeP]

I have two of the fuel cells from Grimracer and getting ready to order another one. I think they are the best too. I just like to build stuff it's just part of the hobby for me. The more I build myself the better I fell about it.

-MikeP

 

[Hammerhead]

The tank in my .12 Hammerhead is made of white brass. It solders really easy. It has some nickel in it, as well. It wont corrode.

Hammer

 

[GTR]

Hi MikeP,

If you want to do your own tank the stuff to use is called tin plate sheet (thin steel plate coated with tin). This stuff folds nicely, solders easily with a good iron and is not hard to work with. Learnt how to do this sort of thing way back when I was young and flying control line. Worth the few bucks to have a go and get the satisfaction of making a tank "just right" for your particular application. Although I do think that Grimracers tanks would make sense also.

my $0.02

GT