James,
I have the standard tanks, but based on using them this is
one area where I would suggest you consider a significant departure from the
plans, and not just to make them look better. Specifically, I would close the
bottoms and provide downward stovepipes. But you will find that hard to do with
the standard method of attaching the tanks with a strap around the hull (I
actually glassed in the bottoms in an attempt, but ended up undoing it). I would
suggest giving the tanks three sides and a bottom, as opposed to using the
pressure hull as one of the sides, and bolting them from underneath over
supports that will need to be a little different than the standard
ones. Just something to think about.
Thanks,
Alec
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Hi All.
Im finally at the stage where i am starting on my main tanks. Ive
decided just to stick with the ordinary ones shown on the plans, but i'd like to
jazz them up a bit like Dan H has done as i think they look a lot better.
Question is: For those of you who have "modified" K350 main tanks,
did you make the framework as per the plans and adjust the tanks to fit, or make
the tanks first, and modify the framework to fit the new shape. I suspect
the latter. I was hoping to be able to get the metalwork complete and then
get the sub painted. If i have to make the tanks first, it will mean more
time unpainted. Anyway, any thoughts suggestions always
welcome.
Many thanks
James