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Takom Type 59 Question
chicom
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United States
Joined: March 22, 2009
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Posted: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 - 07:30 AM UTC
Looking at sprue pics of this kit I do not see the fan bulge on the bottom of the vehicle"s rear plate. The Type 69 kit does have this. Has Takom made a major gaffe with this kit??
Tanksami
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Posted: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 - 10:12 AM UTC
Hi David,
It has the bulge, got my kit the other day, hth

Mike
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Posted: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 - 11:47 AM UTC
You do know the Type 59 does not have the fan bulge on the rear hull,those are only found on Type 69.Just wanted to give a heads up.
Jacques
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Posted: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 - 08:40 PM UTC
As stated, the Type-59 does not have the fan bulge. It is based on the T-54A, which also has no fan bulge.

The Type-69 has the fan bulge. Also, the Type-62 (which is a downsized version of the Type-59) has a fan bulge as well.

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