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Author Topic: Fuel Gauge Idea  (Read 14 times)

Offline Kamcoman77

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Fuel Gauge Idea
« on: Today at 08:07:05 PM »
What kind of fuel gauge are you guys planning to use? I'm going to try a small, plexiglass window in my root rib so I can see the fuel gauge tubing I have on my homemade tank.

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Re: Fuel Gauge Idea
« Reply #1 on: Today at 08:21:40 PM »
What about something like "MonoKote Clear" We use to cover RC airplanes in this...

I found "Ultracote"...  I thought about using this to maybe cover the round struts after fitting with foam or lightweight ribs in teardropped shape...

https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/ultracote-white/

Offline Kamcoman77

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Re: Fuel Gauge Idea
« Reply #2 on: Today at 09:05:41 PM »
That would be a good idea if I had some clear in stock. The cost of a new roll is higher than a small sheet of 0.080" plexiglass at Lowe's ($5). I think the plexiglass will be much more resistant to puncture, too. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

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