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  • Different Strokes - Bearhawk LSA Fuel Tanks

    I could not bring myself to secure the tanks as per plans. I built the tanks with closed end rivets and Pro seal . I also chose to redesign the vent system. I could not work with securing the tanks in the plans method . I built the tanks about 3/8 less in height and the end ribs flanges turned inward thus gave me the clearance to change the strapping and provide the same or more fuel capacity. Stinger
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    Stinger,

    Looks great! Very nice! Being an old "RV Builder" I did the tanks on my 4-place and the Patrol this way. Didn't like the warped and wrinkled tanks that I see most of the time with the welding process...some do a better job of it than others. There are lots of airplanes flying with Prosealed tanks. Great job, glad you are not afraid of trying something different!

    Collin

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      Collin , I also own an RV8 that I built from a standard kit. The old ways are good. Stinger
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        HI Stinger, Im an X RV builder too and I am thinking of the rivet and proseal method too on the tanks. Proseal is a mess to deal with but I know how to do that and will have to learn how to weld aluminum. Awesome looking tanks in the pictures you do neat work.

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          Did you consider making like the RV tanks are attached?
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            Are you thinking of tanks on the leading edge , forward of the spar? Don't think the spar could handle that . Stinger
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