I Had a Fuel Tank Fitment Problem… Here's the Fix | Great Planes Patriot Ep 31

"How do you fit a fuel tank when the retract system steals the space?" In Episode 31 of the Great Planes Patriot build series, I tackle a fuel tank placement problem caused by the retract and servo layout, then install the throttle and nose steering pushrods, test-fit the nose gear, reinforce the steering setup, and sheet the aft bottom fuselage. If you're building a Patriot, this episode shows how I worked through a real fitment issue while keeping the tank ahead of the CG and moving the build forward. What's in this episode: Fuel tank fitment and placement strategy Throttle pushrod installation Nose steering pushrod setup Retract test-fit and steering adjustments Reinforcement of the nose steering area Aft bottom sheeting and hatch installation Chapters Time | Chapter 00:00 Intro & episode overview 01:09 Fuel tank placement dilemma 03:16 Tank mounting plan ahead of CG 04:01 Throttle pushrod installation 05:07 Reinstalling the nose gear 07:37 Securing linkage components 09:50 Servo tester demonstration 14:56 Nose steering linkage completed 17:17 Linkages finished & reinforcement added 18:10 Fuel tank mounting plate plans 18:24 Preparing the aft bottom sheeting 19:00 Hatch alignment & drilling 24:00 Gluing and fitting the sheeting 25:53 Thread-hardening the screw holes Thread-hardening screw holes with thin CAThanks for hanging out at the bench with me, and I'll see you in the next episode! 📱 Follow Me: FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Instagram:   / foolnaroundrc   Donations can be made via my PayPal (link below). Your support helps me create more RC content and bring you even better footage from events like SEFF—thank you! $$ Donations: paypal.me/Foolnaroundrc 🔗 Links & Resources: 📺 Full Build Playlist:    • Great Planes Patriot RC Plane Build Series   Shops: https://www.ebay.com/usr/sirmonsretai... https://www.ebay.com/usr/sirmonsmetal... 🛠️Tools: Sandpaper Rolls: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRNHB58J?... Exacto Knife #11 Blades: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YD9NL76?... MAS4100 MASTER AIRSCREW RAZOR PLANE: https://gravesrc.com/mas4100-master-a... MAS4101 MASTER AIRSCREW REPACEMENT BLADES FOR WOOD PLANE: https://gravesrc.com/mas4101-master-a... ZON37140 Zona Swivel Head Pin Vise: https://gravesrc.com/zon37140-zona-sw... GPMR8130 Great Planes Dead Center Hole Locator: https://gravesrc.com/gpmr8130-great-p... 5.5" Kwik Sand Hand Sander: https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/... 11" Kwik Sand Hand Sander: https://www.horizonhobby.com/product/... TechTools Standard Self-Healing Cutting Mat: https://www.hobbylobby.com/art-suppli... Writer Bottles: https://www.hobbylobby.com/crafts-hob... Metal Pull-Saw Blade: https://www.hobbylobby.com/crafts-hob... Heavy Duty Knife - Size 5: https://www.hobbylobby.com/crafts-hob... #GreatPlanesPatriot #OS55AX #RCPlaneBuild #GlowEngine #ModelAirplane #RCWorkshop #RCPlanes #RadioControl #AircraftBuild #FoolnAroundRC