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Re: [PSUBS-MAILIST] Main Tanks Question
James,
I think 1/2 inch is way too thick and 1/4 inch would suffice. Other
than aesthetics, I also think you could construct it in pieces supported
by a light frame throughout using either some kind of gasket material or
good caulking to seal it between pieces. I'm not sure how ugly it would
all be, but it would certainly be functional.
Jon
On 3/15/2011 5:57 AM, James Frankland wrote:
Hi Dan\Glen.
i think saddle tanks would have been the best way to do things.
Similar to Nemo sub. But ive already made the through hulls for the
standard tanks and i dont want to start cutting into my hull again, im
done with all that now so im just going with what i have.
Im investigating if its going to be financially viable to have a clear
forward tank made. I cant do it myself so i'll have to get a company
in the UK to do it. I'm thinking It could be made in sections and
glued together to make it easier to fabricate. Stachiw's book shows
an acrylic sphere that was made in sections, glued together and tested
to destruction. It did not fail at the glued joints.
The one thing im concerned about is that the entire tank may be too
brittle and crack if crashed. At least glass fibre has a bit of give
in it.
Anyway, im waiting for some companies to get back to me with some
prices. Will probably be too expensive.
Regards
James
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