This listing represents a highly detailed miniature of a field refuelling fuel bladder assembly: a low, rectangular soft bladder seated in a layered sandbag cradle, fitted with lash points, valve housings, a pump assembly mounted on a small pallet, hose connections and a hose reel. The sculpt emphasizes fabric folding and seam detail on the bladder, stacked sandbag geometry around the perimeter, tied straps and latches, rigid pump framing, piping runs and a wrapped hose leading from the pump to the bladder fittings. Several fastening points, valves and coupling details are included so the piece reads clearly at diorama and tabletop scales.
What you get and intended use: Designed primarily as a diorama and tabletop prop, this asset depicts a field fuel point suitable for mid-20th century conflict scenes (the original project was labeled 'vietnam' in source metadata) or generic military support setups. It is a compact ground-level scenic element that works well inside sandbag revetments, next to field workshops, vehicle staging areas or runway service positions. Use it to add operational realism to HO/1:87 layouts, 15mm historical wargames, or display bases where a fuel staging point is required.
Sculpt details and features: The bladder surface shows sewn seams, a central fill/inspection cap and raised patches where valves attach. The sandbags are layered in a rectangular cradle with creased faces and visible stitching impressions so they read as soft cloth forms. The pump assembly is modelled on a pallet frame with a visible motor housing, belt/pulley impressions, piping manifold, and a coiled hose on a reel with a crank and protective mount. Lashing straps, shackles and tie-down loops are present along the bladder edges. These specific elements make the piece visually rich at printing scales and allow painters to pick out metal fittings and canvas separately.
Printing and scale: The master asset is provided as a 1:87 (HO) master STL file for printing and scale conversion. This single-master approach preserves the sculpt detail meant for HO-sized printing; customers can scale the master up or down following the included conversion guidance to suit other common scales. The HO master produces a compact, hand-holdable prop that integrates cleanly with model-railway and diorama scenery.
Preparation and printing notes for experienced printers: The geometry intentionally preserves thin fabric folds and tied straps; very fine elements may require light thickening depending on the printer and target scale. When printing at 1:87 expect good detail on the bladder seams and sandbag creases on modern SLA and high-resolution MSLA printers; FDM users should consider orienting the pump/pallet flat on the build plate and may need modest support under the reel and valve housings. Small holes and coupling details can be optionally drilled or detailed after printing for maximum realism. The sculpt contains separate connected sub-assemblies (bladder + sandbags as one base, pump/pallet as an attached element) to allow easy positioning in a layout.
Licensing and bundle: This product delivers a single 1:87 master file with conversion guidance for other scales. No physical item is shipped. The asset is intended for hobbyist, diorama and table-top use; consult licensing terms provided with the download for commercial print-and-sell restrictions.
Notes and provenance: Source metadata labels this project as a legacy stub with a reference to 'vietnam.' The listing follows visible features in the sculpture (sandbag cradle, soft bladder, pump and hose reel) and does not assert a specific manufacturer or documented historical provenance. Real-world dimensions were not provided in the source and are therefore not authoritative in this listing; see the dimensions section and review notes for details.
If you need alternate scale masters or resized STL sets, contact the store for custom conversion service; the included master is intended as the authoritative HO/1:87 sculpt.
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