Until I can get my hands on an FLM set up I opted to go the econo route. I have been examining Mega's mid tank mods and really liked the idea of just rearranging the original parts to improve on the design. I just couldn't get behind the idea of silicone to hold the tank in. I like being able to completely disassemble everything if need be and came up with this idea. I used 1/16" music wire to make a tie down for the tank. Less than $1 spent and no curing time, just had to get the bend points in the right place. That wire is amazingly stiff and took a few minutes to get the loops on the ends curled up. But considering the whole mod was done with a screw driver, needle nose pliers and a dremel I can't really complain lol
These pictures are of the first assembly, which is basically the prototype. Let me know what you guys think.
The hanger runs through the tank lid hinge and is secured on each side by the radio box mount screws. I will be adding washers after my hardware store trip.
Fuel lines are nice and secure tucked under the hanger.
Pig tail is accessible but will be getting some attention on the next go round.
I was able to use the stock box closure method to hold the back of the tank down. I left the tank mounting hole for a future mount that will be far more secure, just have to run to the hardware store.
Fuel lines are tucked neatly and securely under the wire tank holder.
Fuel filter is safely out of the way.
Sadly for now the hump pack must sit outside. When I get a smaller reciever I will be able to cram it back in the box. I will feel safer then.
The throttle linkage is done a little different but there is no binding and it is very responsive.
To mount the servo I used the servo mount from an Evader. Had extras in my box and used them to mock it up. Gonna give them a day in court before I decide to swap them out or not.
The pictures could have been better but the wife was asleep and I was not going to wake her up to get a camera for savage pictures :stickspank: I learned my lesson lol
These pictures are of the first assembly, which is basically the prototype. Let me know what you guys think.
The hanger runs through the tank lid hinge and is secured on each side by the radio box mount screws. I will be adding washers after my hardware store trip.
Fuel lines are nice and secure tucked under the hanger.
Pig tail is accessible but will be getting some attention on the next go round.
I was able to use the stock box closure method to hold the back of the tank down. I left the tank mounting hole for a future mount that will be far more secure, just have to run to the hardware store.
Fuel lines are tucked neatly and securely under the wire tank holder.
Fuel filter is safely out of the way.
Sadly for now the hump pack must sit outside. When I get a smaller reciever I will be able to cram it back in the box. I will feel safer then.
The throttle linkage is done a little different but there is no binding and it is very responsive.
To mount the servo I used the servo mount from an Evader. Had extras in my box and used them to mock it up. Gonna give them a day in court before I decide to swap them out or not.
The pictures could have been better but the wife was asleep and I was not going to wake her up to get a camera for savage pictures :stickspank: I learned my lesson lol
Excellent man.
