Dave Roof Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 (edited) The FPU-6/A Oval Fuel Tank was developed for the F/A-18A/B Hornet in 1978 and used on the FSD aircraft, as well as a few fleet Hornets into the mid 1980's. It was phased out due to fatigue anomalies caused by the oval configuration. This set includes two hollow tanks that require assembly. Some light sanding to remove support nibs on the mating surfaces of the forward and aft sections is required. Insert the plug, glue the halves together and it's ready for paint. Parts come as shown in the photo with supports removed. Master CAD by Richard VanZandt https://www.flyingleathernecksdecals.com/p/fl48-8053-fpu-6a-oval-fuel-tank-for-early-fa-18ab Edited November 30, 2021 by Dave Roof Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Breaddy-Stack Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Ordered! These were sorely needed for Hornet aftermarket! Awesome work Dave! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Roof Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 (edited) Now available from Flying Leathernecks. FL48-8056 F/A-18A/B/C/D LEX Fence $6.00 https://www.flyingleathernecksdecals.com/p/fl48-8056-fa-18abcd-lex-fence FL48-8057 LAU-115/A launchers for the F/A-18A/B/C/D/E/F Hornet. Set will include 4 launchers. $10.00 https://www.flyingleathernecksdecals.com/p/fl48-8057-lau-115a-launcher FL48-8058 LAU-115C/A launchers for the F/A-18A/B/C/D/E/F Hornet. Set will include 4 launchers. $10.00 https://www.flyingleathernecksdecals.com/p/fl48-8058-lau-115ca-launcher Sets in 1/72 and 1/32 will follow soon LEX Fence CAD by Dave Roof LAU-115 CAD by Richard VanZandt Edited November 28, 2021 by Dave Roof Quote Link to post Share on other sites
usmcski6502 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Damn! Last time I saw the oval FPU-6/As was at NAS Cecil Field with VFA-106 in 1992! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Roof Posted November 28, 2021 Author Share Posted November 28, 2021 New releases now available! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 On 11/22/2021 at 10:53 AM, Dave Roof said: The FPU-6/A Oval Fuel Tank was developed for the F/A-18A/B Hornet in 1978 and used on the FSD aircraft, as well as a few fleet Hornets into the mid 1980's. It was phased out due to fatigue anomalies caused by the oval configuration. This set includes two hollow tanks that require assembly. Some light sanding to remove support nibs on the mating surfaces of the forward and aft sections is required. Insert the plug, glue the halves together and it's ready for paint. Parts come as shown in the photo with supports removed. Master CAD by Richard VanZandt https://www.flyingleathernecksdecals.com/p/fl48-8053-fpu-6a-oval-fuel-tank-for-early-fa-18ab Im always wary of drop tanks, bombs etc that have a butt joint like that. There is a reason reputable manufacturers dont do it and even prefer slide mould tooling rather than this method. If you clean up of the ends is off by even the slightest amount then the tank or bomb wont be straight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Roof Posted November 29, 2021 Author Share Posted November 29, 2021 1 minute ago, ElectroSoldier said: Im always wary of drop tanks, bombs etc that have a butt joint like that. There is a reason reputable manufacturers dont do it and even prefer slide mould tooling rather than this method. If you clean up of the ends is off by even the slightest amount then the tank or bomb wont be straight. These are 3D printed, come exactly as you see them in the photo, and all production is done out of my home. Sorry I can't afford slide mold tooling to satisfy your modeling needs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 4 hours ago, Dave Roof said: These are 3D printed, come exactly as you see them in the photo, and all production is done out of my home. Sorry I can't afford slide mold tooling to satisfy your modeling needs. Its just an honest opinion of a problem Dave Roof. I thought that was something you might appreciate, some honest feedback. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Roof Posted November 29, 2021 Author Share Posted November 29, 2021 4 hours ago, ElectroSoldier said: Its just an honest opinion of a problem Dave Roof. I thought that was something you might appreciate, some honest feedback. Honest feedback is always appreciated. However, when you compare those of us that are one man operations to main stream manufacturers and take a dig by implying we're not "reputable manufacturers", it's difficult to take your opinion 'honestly'. Considering the fact you've never actually used the part is another reason to not take your opinion seriously. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 8 hours ago, Dave Roof said: Honest feedback is always appreciated. However, when you compare those of us that are one man operations to main stream manufacturers and take a dig by implying we're not "reputable manufacturers", it's difficult to take your opinion 'honestly'. Considering the fact you've never actually used the part is another reason to not take your opinion seriously. Thats not actually what I said, nor did I imply that you are not reputable. I think even the most casual forum reader knows Flying Leathernecks is beyond reproach reputation wise. So please dont try and take that line with me, as it is not what I meant at all. Reread it without the negative slant and you will see I said reputable manufacturers dont do it. I meant you shouldnt be doing it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Roof Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 Two new releases in 1/32 are now available : https://www.flyingleathernecksdecals.com/p/fl32-2025-f-14abd-bomb-racks https://www.flyingleathernecksdecals.com/p/fl32-2031-fa-18abcd-lex-fence Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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