Steve Phillabaum wrote: >> I am building my wing tanks from Fiberglass. (Final Choice). But as far >> as size goes. Because I have the forward spar that is 8 inches tall I >> plan to make my tanks. 6 inches tall at the spar, 10" wide, 5" deep at >> the rear (for the root end). 36" long. 4 inches tall, by 10" wide by 3" >> deep (for the tip end). This will give me approximately 7.00 gallons >> each. Also will give me about 1" of foam between tank and wing skin.<<
What you're describing is almost exactly what I built for my outer wing tank, except mine was 8 gallons, and extended 40" starting at about 8" from the stub (root) end of the outer wing. It'll work fine...go for it... Mark Langford n5...@hiwaay.net website www.n56ml.com