Trestle-mounted oil tank

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I've started work on my track-side, trestle-mounted oil tank.
I still need to make a ladder and platform, plus get to grips with weathering it.

The tank could do with an outlet, a hose and nozzle I think, or it will bug me

I was thinking of paracord or the hose any recommendations for a nozzle and outlet valve?20201205_113712.jpg
 
DGE-Railroad said:
I've started work on my track-side, trestle-mounted oil tank.
I still need to make a ladder and platform, plus get to grips with weathering it.

The tank could do with an outlet, a hose and nozzle I think, or it will bug me

I was thinking of paracord or the hose any recommendations for a nozzle and outlet valve?View attachment 277100
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I think I'd make a better base for it, the laptop won't last long outside :shake::shake::shake::shake::shake:
 
I think the tank-mounted hose-reel, is a little over-scale as well? :wondering::p:D:D

Another alternative for the hose, would be small-bore heatshrink.. The black has a nice dull finish to it.

For an outlet, on the hose: Look at 1/24 doll's house fittings.. A back-entry tap, could be used on the end of the hose?

PhilP.
 
Oh okay, I'll lose the huge spool of filament, laptop and printer :D You rivet counters are all the same.. :P

Great thinking re the heatshrink Phil. Heatshrink over the paracord or some wire, would give a nice finish, with some malliability of positioning...

Good idea re: doll's house fittings, I'll do some googling for spigots....
 
If you use fairly thin wire, and wrap thinner wire round it, then cover the lot in heat shrink, it will look like the reinforced hoses that's used for such things
 
DGE-Railroad said:
I've started work on my track-side, trestle-mounted oil tank.
I still need to make a ladder and platform, plus get to grips with weathering it.

The tank could do with an outlet, a hose and nozzle I think, or it will bug me

I was thinking of paracord or the hose any recommendations for a nozzle and outlet valve?View attachment 277100
Click to expand...

For the hose have look at shoe laces, the type used in gym shoes are flat but hollow and can look like a canvas hose, the end can be bent carefully to simulate a nozzle.
Dress making press studs make good tap operating wheels.
 
It may be worth taking a look in the toy section of your local cheap / discount shop.
They often have toy cars with petrol pumps that could be adapted. Also Hobby's do a set of 3 pumps for under a tenner.
hobby.uk.com

Shop Petrol Pumps | Hobby.uk.com Hobbys

Garage accessories. Pack of 3. Height of Pump 47mm. Suitable for use with Plan 1531P, or Plan 1575P.
hobby.uk.com hobby.uk.com
Paul.
 
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I note that you have covered getting the fuel out of the tank, buts It's worth considering how your fuel / oil gets into the tank in the first place. There will need to be a inlet pipe from near ground level and possibly a pump system / house to raise your fuel up to the tank. Normally there would be a stand pipe with a screw on / quick fit connector for use with flexible pipe to connect to road or rail delivery vehicles. Otherwise it'd going to be a lot of trips up a ladder with a jerry can to keep it filled.;)
Examples:
https://c8.alamy.com/comp/C6EN2N/diesel-storage-tank-at-a-railway-station-C6EN2N.jpg


Personally, I'm keen on somewhat run down looking fueling points. Plenty of scope for disused piping / fuel drums, dodgy blokes having a crafty ciggie next to the no smoking sign and all the other detritus that tends to build up around them.
Regards
Paul.
 
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