What is the best source for buying wing tanks?  Should I make them myself?  What material should they be made of?  What else do I need to know?

Hi I second the motion, Team Minimax. The plastic tanks last a LONG time and don't crack or puncture easily. Fiber glass can shatter in a crash and metal can break welds .
Just my 2 cents, and the words said by Wayne Ison!
Bob

Where does one go to find a five gallon plastic tank? Team doesn't sell the five gallon version for ultralights anymore. I saw amazon carries a good bit of six gallon marine tanks but not sure if they will fit on the nose.

If you're looking for a UL nose tank, try http://flyhummel.com
They sell aluminum tanks for their UL kits.

Quoted from Bob Hoskins

Hi I second the motion, Team Minimax. The plastic tanks last a LONG time and don't crack or puncture easily. Fiber glass can shatter in a crash and metal can break welds .
Just my 2 cents, and the words said by Wayne Ison!
Bob

Only complaint I've heard about TEAM's tanks is that the fiberglass tanks are heavy. Aluminum *would* be a lighter option if weight were a problem.

Quoted from iac249

Only complaint I've heard about TEAM's tanks is that the fiberglass tanks are heavy. Aluminum *would* be a lighter option if weight were a problem.

Since neither TEAM or anyone else ever offered fiberglass tanks for MiniMaxes how could anyone complain about their weight ? Did I miss something Or what exactly is it you are hearing and seeing ?

Besides calling something heavy or light has no meaning unless you put a "number of Lbs" on it.
My 6 gal fiberglass fuselage tank is 3,5 Lbs , What weight is your aluminum one ?
The original poly 5 gal is around 5 Lbs but I don't remember exactly I sold mine.

Quoted from iac249

If you're looking for a UL nose tank, try http://flyhummel.com
They sell aluminum tanks for their UL kits.

Thanks, Their tanks certainly look like they would stream right into the nose of a max.

I've got an extra wing tank i'd sell if you need it. Never used.