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THE FUEL TANK

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THE  FUEL TANK   RIGHT HAND SIDE STEP 1: MAKE THE TEMPLATE Create a template of your desired petrol tank using the computer-aided program Slicer. This will allow you to create a precise template using laser-cutting technology. With this model carefully placed together use hot glue in all adjacent corners to further its strength. Additionally you could also tape the structure. Creating a template will allow you to monitor your work as you go to check your progress. STEP 2: SELECT SECTIONS Placing paper and trace paper over your model, break your petrol tank up into the appropriate sections and mark them out with a pencil or marker. Then using a sharp blade or scissors, cut around the sections you traced. Now you have your shapes for each section. STEP 3: MARK SECTIONS Using these shapes cut out from step 2, trace and mark them onto your aluminium sheets with a pencil or marker. Then, carefully trace over these markings with a Stanley k