Iraqi T72 (1 Viewer)

[goshikisen]

I just picked up the FOV Iraqi T72. I'm sorting out where all the loose pieces attach to the vehicle, but the long range auxiliary fuel drums are a bit of a mystery. The hose system is more complicated than what I have seen on other T72's and the photo instructions for attaching the drums and hoses to the vehicle are not the clearest.

The photos on the instruction sheet show the drums in one configuration and another photo shows them reversed. The ends of the hoses appear to plug into what look like running lights rather than the fuel tank on the right side of the vehicle.

Anybody got any insight into the correct configuration for this setup? I have seen these drums and hoses on other T72 kits and the hose system seems simpler and both hoses connect to the rear fuel tank on top of the right side mud guard.

Goshikisen

 

[Wraith]

Welcome to the forum Goshikisen.
Glad I'm not the only one, I thought I was being thick (could still be true of course). Same problem. I got one end plugged in (not sure whether it's in the right placemind) but can't get the other in any way.
Another mystery is the towing cable. I've got mine flapping around the back, hooked on to a post either side, but it doesn't look right.

Simon

 

[goshikisen]

Simon,

I have been doing some research since my original post and have found that the hose layout on the FOV T72 is of the type employed on Czech and Polish built T72M's. I have found some photographs of this long range fuel drum system. The FOV instructions do appear to have you connecting the hoses to the rear running lights. Both hoses should connect to the back side of the rear fuel pannier on the the top of the right side mud guard.

By the way, the rear running lights are installed the wrong way around. The tow cable is attached to a bracket on the the right rear top of the hull. The bracket has 2 raised flanges with holes through them. One of the packeges of bits that comes with the tank includes two small plastic pieces shaped like bolts. One of these would go throgh the holes on theis bracket once the end of the towing cable is placed in the bracket. The cable then runs across the rear deck and around under the left side fuel drum and is hooked onto the left side tow hook on the rear hull plate.

I haven't yet found a detail shot showing the actual connection system for the 2 fuel hoses to the fuel pannier, but I'm sure I'll track this down yet. I'm going to instal the drums and hoses as they would appear on an actual T72M rather than follow the FOV instrructions, which don't make any sense.

Brent

 

[Wraith]

Thanks for the guide on tow cable placement Brent, makes a lot more sense than where I had it!

I think I'll do as you've done, and scour google for pics in relation to the fuel line placement, rather than place too much faith in the FOV vague instructions.

Cheers
Simon

 

[goshikisen]

Simon

I'm part way through reconfiguring the fuel hoses on the T72. I have removed the running lights and will re-instal them the right way around. If you like, I can email you a photo of the new configuration when I have it finished.

Brent

 

[Wraith]

Simon

I'm part way through reconfiguring the fuel hoses on the T72. I have removed the running lights and will re-instal them the right way around. If you like, I can email you a photo of the new configuration when I have it finished.

Brent

Brent, that's good of you. If it's not too much trouble, that would be appreciated. Mine is just a mass of spawling rubber tubing, with a best (un)educated guess as to which way around they go.

Do you colect other modern era vehicles / figures?

Cheers
Simon

 

[goshikisen]

Simon,

I have finished all of the modifications and have done some painting and weathering to the altered bits. I'm going to let everything dry overnight and take some photos tomorrow.

I am interested in WWII German armour and Iraqi vehicles from the recent conflicts over there. I have also dabbled in WWII Japanese aircraft.

Brent

 

[goshikisen]

Simon,

Here are a couple of photos of the re-routed fuel lines.

Brent

 

[Wraith]

Wow! That's a lot tidier than the mess mine are in. And a lot more likely to get fuel to the engine. I suspect mine are filling up the rear lights or something similar.

Thanks for posting these. I'll have a go at alteringmine tomorrow night, when there'll be less alcohol inside me, and thereofre less chance of me doing something nasty to my fingers with a craft knife .

The only Iraqi vehicles in 1/32 or 1/30 I've come across are this FOV T-72 and the retired K&C T-62. Are you aware of any more in this scale?

Thanks again for posting the pics.

Cheers
Simon

 

[goshikisen]

Simon,

The only other diecast Russian AFV I'm aware is the Polistil 1/50 scale T 62. There's one on Ebay Australia right now for $85AU. It's item #120297848905.

I have a Polistil Chieftain and King Tiger but never got around to picking up a T 62.

Brent

 

[theBaron]

Welcome to the forum, goshikisen! Great avatar, gotta love Shimura Takashi as Professor Yamane!

What does "goshikisen" mean, BTW? My Japanese is very limited, mostly to what I remember from "Shogun".

Prost, which is to say, kampei!
Brad

 

[goshikisen]

Brad,

Goshikisen means red-hooded hawk and was also the name given to the Ki-100 Japanese Imperial Army Type 5 Single Seat Fighter (probably the best Japanese fighter aircraft of the war).

Brent

 

[theBaron]

Brad,

Goshikisen means red-hooded hawk and was also the name given to the Ki-100 Japanese Imperial Army Type 5 Single Seat Fighter (probably the best Japanese fighter aircraft of the war).

Brent

Ah, so desu! Wakarimas-u, domo, Goshikisen-san!

Interesting, and entirely keeping with the almost medieval traditions of Japanese arms, up through the war, the poetic names they applied, to planes and their ships, too.

Prost!
Brad