Duct tape does not do well when exposed to heat. I recommended any silicone like indoor and out. will smell till it cures 24hr. the other thing I recommend is you have the fan blow through the cool tubes that way if you miss a small hole it will just let fresh air in. If you put the fan at the end and suck air through the cool tube you will suck any smell from the room into your exhaust air. Not a good thing.
Peace