RESKIT RSU72-0176 300 gallon fuel tank AERO 1D USN & USMC (without fin & bobtail fin included) (2 pcs) (3D Printed) 1/72

RESKIT RSU72-0176 is a set of two precisely reproduced 300-gallon AERO 1D fuel tanks, specifically designed for modelers building US Navy and Marine Corps aircraft in the popular 1/72 scale. Each tank in this set is manufactured using 3D printing technology, which ensures highly detailed replication of shape, valves, mounting lines, and authentic surface texture that cannot be achieved with standard plastic molding.

• Category: modeling accessories, fuel tanks, resin model created using 3D printing technology
• Scale: 1/72 – ideal for US carrier-based aircraft collections
• Application: US Navy, US Marine Corps
• Period of use: from the 1960s to the present day; tanks featured during the Cold War, Vietnam conflict, Gulf War, and OEF/OIF missions
• Compatible aircraft: A-4 Skyhawk, F-4 Phantom II, A-6 Intruder, F/A-18 Hornet, S-3 Viking, EA-6B Prowler, and other USN/USMC fighters and combat aircraft
• Material: high-quality resin, 3D printing technology – remarkable level of detail, smooth surfaces, easy sanding and assembly
• Set contents: 2 tanks – one without a fin, the other with a bobtail fin
• Mounting configurations: suitable for typical underwing and underfuselage racks, in accordance with design requirements or modeler’s preferences

AERO 1D tanks played a significant role in the development of US naval aviation. They greatly increased the combat range and operational endurance of aircraft during challenging operations at sea or deep inland. RESKIT accessories guarantee high realism in airbase dioramas, dynamic operational scenes, or professional collector displays.

The set is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers – assembly difficulty is rated at 2/5, thanks to the intuitive design and minimal need for processing. It is an excellent choice for all who seek maximum realism and completeness for their USN and USMC aircraft models.