I picked up the Omega-K (IBG) 1/72 scale Russian tractor-trailer fuel truck. Does anyone have any references for this vehicle?

I should thank Roo, he's the one who got me looking for Braille scale tractor trailer trucks for his heavy haulers campaign.

Russian Motor Books at Armybook.com has a monograph that includes the KrAZ-255. No L listed, but it might have it. I think I might have a copy downstairs.

KL

Thanks Kurt, I wonder if the "L" means it is a tractor as opposed to a cargo truck? It looks like a Zil-157 but is different.

Any translation for the word ОГНЕОПАСНО? I'm thinking it says FLAMMABLE.

Rob: Just checked - the monograph only covers the 255B, which is the regular cargo bed version. It's much bigger than a 157, I think. like a 7-1/2 ton vs. a 2-1/2 ton.

You are right with the marking. "ОГНЕОПАСНО" or "ogieopasno" means "fire danger"

KL

it's Animal you have to thank. I just tagged along for the ride LOL :-)

Sorry Rob can't help with that one I am afraid

Hey Sabot, I think I have some reference of the -255 chassis, let me just find it for you - I was looking for it in case Roden came out with one in 1/35. You're both right on the word(OGNEOPASNO-in English letters), it pretty much means Flameable. KrAZ-255 is much bigger than the ZIL-157, it's even bigger than Ural-4320(if we compare to 6x6 KrAZ), which is a giant compared to the ZIL. Hope to see some pics of your build.

Hi Rob, Is this the vehicle in question?

http://www.pmcsaar.de/unterseiten/bauberichte/militaer/kraz/

Well, here is one of the links with the refueller. Unfortunatly it turned out it's not the KrAZ-255L, but the TZ-22 never the less, the site has some good shots of the suspension, interior and the chassis. I was not able to find my other link of the chassis itself(I have to go on our other computer) but I will try to find it today or tomorrow. Be patient because the site is kind of slow and you have to go down the page for the specific truck.

EDIT: well, I'm on my other computer and... nooooooooooooooo! The other link doesn't work anymore, I hope it's just temporary so here's the address any way http://www.russianarms.ru/auto/kraz/kraz-255/

Yes, that is the kit. Looks rather cool built up.