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Diagram of T-54/55 fuel tank lines??
jrheilig
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Posted: Friday, July 31, 2009 - 11:25 AM UTC
Anyone got a diagram showing what line goes where to connect up the external fuel tanks on the fenders? Every article I read talks about it, but none shows everything clearly enough for me to figure out what goes where.

Any assistance appreciated.

Tks!

J

PS: Is the Miniarm T-72A turret made for the Tamiya kit??
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Posted: Friday, July 31, 2009 - 11:55 AM UTC
www.ruedasycadenas.com.ve/articulos_fotos_detalles/art_det_tuberias_T-55/art_det_tuberias_T-55.htm
jrheilig
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Posted: Friday, July 31, 2009 - 12:00 PM UTC
BINGO! Thanks a million!

J
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Posted: Friday, August 07, 2009 - 02:03 AM UTC
I have a similar problem with my T-55A build at the moment, theres some very vague illustration in the Aber photoetch instructions but its not so clear.

Fred I tried this link but it doesnt seem to be working?

I wonder if anyone has this downloaded or images saved?
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Posted: Friday, August 07, 2009 - 02:36 AM UTC
Jon -
The Aber directions are pretty clear - they even color code it so you know which is the inlet and which is the outlet. The Aber basic set is very comprehensive (and loaded with teeny tiny pcs!!!).
Also keep in mind that some later Polish and Czech T55s had an entirely different set up with a pump on the RHS fender and the fuel line went into the hull at a different point. I'll try to find some pics.

Chris
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Posted: Friday, August 07, 2009 - 02:56 AM UTC
Thanks Chris

To be honest I just had a quick glance at the image on the Aber sheet and it didn't make much sense to me at the time. I was ideally looking for some nice closeups and actually found some great photos on another thread.

I'll look into the Aber image again tonight properly.

Your right the aber set certainly does have some tiny parts!
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Posted: Friday, August 07, 2009 - 03:42 AM UTC
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Posted: Friday, August 07, 2009 - 11:24 AM UTC
Thats great thanks!

I couldnt see this image before I guess my work was blocking the site!
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