Has anyone ever rivetted a fuel tank instead of welding all the bits together,
aircraft are built like this, so does it need to be welded

thanks all

There was one lad a while back who did that.
Cant remember how far back in 2003 .

Aircraft generally use rubber fuel cells inside riveted compartments. I think it would be extremely difficult to make a leak proof riveted tank.

It was done yes...

It's being done all the time... click >>X<< to see it being done and what to use etc etc

HTH

thanks mangogrooveworkshop, I found it at http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=12412, mine looks similat to his except I have folded the flanges on the end panels outward so they are not in the fuel, & I have used the 1422 sealant from work,

BUT WHAT WILL THE SVA MAN SAY

If he questions it - just advise him how unreliable plastic tanks have been, it can't be any worse than that can it? If it's tested not to leak that's all you can do...

I would have thought the riveted joints would be prone to leaking after some time and vibration have done their worst. For security I would stick to welding - at least you know it is not going to let you down.