New Aluminum Fuel Tank 3: Forming the tank ends

Bending the end pieces for the new tank in the Merlin GT.
Warning: I ain't no A&P. Watch at your own risk!
(Also some discussion on what I like in a workbench...)

[@luizricardo9287]

Can you please send me plans for the fuel tank for my Merlin GT thanks Luis

[@LightAndSportyGuy]

Unfortunately, I didn't draw up any plans - just sketched it on the poster board then moved to plywood. Pretty much just measure and bend/cut to fit. Also, there have been different versions of the wings so what worked for me may not work for you. Jim

[@luizricardo9287]

Thank you replying to my inquiry I have the same wing as yours and also mine is painted white as well. All I need if you can give me the length of the tank and the width and I’m sure I can work out the rest i’ve been watching your videos. 👍Thank you very much Luis.

[@LightAndSportyGuy]

@@luizricardo9287 I'll try to dig out the stuff and get measurements tomorrow.

[@LightAndSportyGuy]

@@luizricardo9287 OK, good thing I'm a packrat and didn't get rid of any of this stuff. 🙂The original tank is 22 1/2 inches wide, 15 3/4 front to back, and 6 1/8 inches deep. The form block for the tank end measures 21 1/4 long, 6 1/4 high at the front 4 3/4 at the rear. The bends in the top and bottom are 13 3/4 inches from the front. The bottom bends up 1/2 inch at the back. The new tank is, of course, the same width as the old.

[@luizricardo9287]

@@LightAndSportyGuy Thank you these measurements are for the new tanks or the old tanks and how many gallons does it hold Do you still fly the Merlin Can you send me email address l will send you some pictures of my Merlin from down under Thanks again your KZbin post has been very helpful 👍 Luiz