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1 BUILD AND DRIVE THE RADIO-CONTROLLED MODEL 4 SCALE 1:16

CONTENTS STAGE PAGE 17 The air outlet and track 41 18 The external fuel tanks 43 19 The track and air inlets 45 20 The track and engine access panel 47 21 The turret

Published in the UK by De Agostini UK Ltd, Battersea Studios 2, 82 Silverthorne Road, London SW8 3HE. Published in the USA by De Agostini Publishing USA, Inc.121 E.

2 CONTENTS STAGE PAGE 17 The air outlet and track The external fuel tanks The track and air inlets The track and engine access panel The turret ring and track The headlights and track 51 Editorial and design by Continuo Creative, North Road, London N7 9DP. Published in the UK by De Agostini UK Ltd, Battersea Studios 2, 82 Silverthorne Road, London SW8 3HE. Published in the USA by De Agostini Publishing USA, Inc.121 E. Calhoun Street, Woodstock, IL All rights reserved 2017 Warning: Not suitable for children under the age of 14. This product is not a toy and is not designed or intended for use in play. Items may vary from those shown.

T-72 TANK: STAGE 17 THE AIR OUTLET AND TRACK With this stage, you have received

3 T-72 TANK: STAGE 17 THE AIR OUTLET AND TRACK With this stage, you have received the air outlet louvre and grille, a second towing cable, and five more track treads and pins. The following steps will show you how to fit the grillles and continue to build the track. PARTS For this stage, you will need the hull, the air outlet louvre and grille, screws and a screwdriver. Air outlet louvre Air outlet louvre grille Towing cable Screw Screws (2 pcs) Treads (5 pcs) Pins (5 pcs) 2 Place the grille into the recess in the air outlet louvre, as shown Holding the grille in place, turn the louvre over and place it on the rear of the hull.

4 Now turn the hull over, and and insert a

5 Carefully tighten the screws into place.

7 Align this stage s treads and pass the

8 You now have a segment of five treads.

11 Place the remaining pin into the last

your existing one, and pass a pin through

4 4 Now turn the hull over, and and insert a screw into each of the circled holes. 5 Carefully tighten the screws into place. 6 You will now need your assembled track, your latest treads and pins, a small hammer and a wooden board. 7 Align this stage s treads and pass the pins through the holes. 8 You now have a segment of five treads. 9 Position the track section on its side, and lightly hammer the pins into the treads until they are flush with them. 11 Place the remaining pin into the last segment, as shown. 12 This stage is now complete. 10 Connect the new segment of track with your existing one, and pass a pin through the aligned holes. First check that the pin s path is clear (arrows), then turn the track on its side and hammer the pin into place. 42

T-72 TANK: STAGE 18 THE EXTERNAL FUEL TANKS With this stage, you receive another road wheel and parts,

You will be fitting the fourth (Stage 16) and fifth external fuel tanks in the following steps. PARTS 1 1.

Screw 9. Axle bolt 10. Spring 11. Treads (5 pcs) 12. Pins (5 pcs) 13.

Screws (2 pcs) 2 For this stage, you will need a screwdriver, the hull and the fourth (Stage 16) and fifth

5 T-72 TANK: STAGE 18 THE EXTERNAL FUEL TANKS With this stage, you receive another road wheel and parts, five more track treads and pins, and the fifth external fuel tank (with rear fender). You will be fitting the fourth (Stage 16) and fifth external fuel tanks in the following steps. PARTS 1 1. Road wheel inner 2. Road wheel outer 3. Suspension arm 4. Washer 5. Split washer 6. Nut 7. Hub cap 8. Screw 9. Axle bolt 10. Spring 11. Treads (5 pcs) 12. Pins (5 pcs) 13. Fifth external fuel tank (with rear fender) 14. Screws (2 pcs) 2 For this stage, you will need a screwdriver, the hull and the fourth (Stage 16) and fifth external fuel tanks. Take the fourth external fuel tank, and remove the two screws from the posts on the underside Place the fourth tank into position on the hull, lowering the two posts into the corresponding holes (circled).

6 4 Turn the hull over, holding the tank in place,and insert one of the screws into the circled hole. 5 Insert the second screw into the other hole (circled). 6 Tighten the screws into place. 7 Take the fifth external fuel tank (with rear fender) and insert the two posts on the underside of it into the two holes in the hull. 8 This is how the tank should look when in position. 9 Turn the hull over, holding the tank in place, and insert the two screws into the circled holes. 12 This is how the hull should now look, with all of the external fuel tanks and the front and rear right side fenders fitted. 10 Half-tighten the first screw into place. 11 Half-tighten the second screw into the other hole. Then fully tighten both screws. 44

T-72 TANK: STAGE 19 THE TRACK AND AIR INLETS In this stage, you receive the air inlet parts

In the following steps, you will fit the inlets to the hull and continue to assemble the

Air inlet louvres (2 pcs) Air inlet grilles (2 pcs) Small air inlet grille Air inlet grille

7 T-72 TANK: STAGE 19 THE TRACK AND AIR INLETS In this stage, you receive the air inlet parts and more track treads and pins. In the following steps, you will fit the inlets to the hull and continue to assemble the track. PARTS Air inlet louvres (2 pcs) Air inlet grilles (2 pcs) Small air inlet grille Air inlet grille plate (khaki) Air inlet grille plate (sand) Screws (10 pcs) Pins (5 pcs) Treads (5 pcs) 1 45 For this stage, along with the parts received, you will need a small hammer, a screwdriver, a wooden board, hull and track.

2 Following the process detailed in previous stages, fit the

3 Take one of the air inlet grilles and place it into the

4 Place one of the louvres over the grille, inserting the posts

5 Turn the hull over and insert a screw into each of the

6 Tighten the screws into the holes to secure the louvre to the

the left side of the hull, as shown above.

area on the right-hand side of the hull, behind the turret,

Align the holes at the sides of the grille with those in the

8 2 Following the process detailed in previous stages, fit the five treads received with this stage to the rest of the track. 3 Take one of the air inlet grilles and place it into the recess on the right of the hull, at the rear, as shown. 4 Place one of the louvres over the grille, inserting the posts on the underside into the holes in the hull. 5 Turn the hull over and insert a screw into each of the circled holes. 6 Tighten the screws into the holes to secure the louvre to the hull. 7 Repeat Steps 3-6 to fit the second grille and louvre to the left side of the hull, as shown above. 8 Place the small air inlet grille over the raised rectangular area on the right-hand side of the hull, behind the turret, next to the fourth external fuel tank. Align the holes at the sides of the grille with those in the hull, and then place the posts on the underside of the two plates into the holes. Make sure the colours of the plates (khaki and sand)match the colours on the hull. 9 Tighten a screw into each of the two circled holes in the underside of the hull, fixing the plates in place. 10 Here s how your assembly should now look. 46

T-72 TANK: STAGE 20 THE TRACK AND ENGINE ACCESS PANEL With this stage, you receive more

You will be fitting the new treads to the existing track and the engine access panel to the

1 You will need the parts received with this stage, your track, a small hammer, a wooden

9 T-72 TANK: STAGE 20 THE TRACK AND ENGINE ACCESS PANEL With this stage, you receive more treads and pins for the track, as well the engine access panel. You will be fitting the new treads to the existing track and the engine access panel to the hull, in front of the air inlets. PARTS You will need the parts received with this stage, your track, a small hammer, a wooden board, screws, a screwdriver and the hull. 2 Engage one of the treads with the end of the track. Engine access panel Screws (3 pcs) Pins (5 pcs) Treads (5 pcs) 47

10 3 Insert a pin through the aligned holes, as shown. 4 Fit the remaining four treads in the same way. 5 Place the track on its side, on the wooden board, and then lightly hammer the pins into place. 6 Insert the remaining pin through the holes at the end of the track. 7 Align the posts on the underside of the engine access panel with those in the hull (arrowed). 8 Lower the engine access panel onto the hull. 9 Turn the hull over and insert a screw into each of the circled holes This stage is now complete. Tighten the three screws into place to secure the panel. 48

T-72 TANK: STAGE 21 THE TURRET RING AND TRACK With this stage, you

This part allows the turret to rotate under your control.

ring gear to the turret base. PARTS 1. Turret ring gear 2.

11 T-72 TANK: STAGE 21 THE TURRET RING AND TRACK With this stage, you receive a very important part of your model: the turret ring gear. This part allows the turret to rotate under your control. You will be assembling more of the track, and fitting the turret ring gear to the turret base. PARTS 1. Turret ring gear 2. Screws (4 pcs) 1 49 You will need the turret base, turret ring gear, a screwdriver and screws.

2 Prepare the turret base and the turret ring

aligning the corresponding holes of both parts.

6 Prepare your track section, a small hammer,

Follow the steps detailed in previous stages

7 You can either create another section of

and aligned before inserting pins through them.

ends of both and insert a pin through the

12 2 Prepare the turret base and the turret ring gear. 3 Hold the ring gear over the base, aligning the corresponding holes of both parts. 4 Insert a screw into each of the four circled holes in the ring gear. 5 Tighten the four screws into the holes. 6 Prepare your track section, a small hammer, a wooden board and the loose treads and pins. Follow the steps detailed in previous stages to assemble the treads. 7 You can either create another section of track, or fit the loose treads onto the existing section. 8 Make sure that the holes are always clear and aligned before inserting pins through them. If you have two sections of track, engage the ends of both and insert a pin through the aligned holes. 9 Place the track on its side on the wooden board, and gently hammer the pins into the treads. 10 This stage is now complete. 50

T-72 TANK: STAGE 22 THE HEADLIGHTS AND TRACK With this

a circuit board with two LEDs which will act as the

1 For this stage, you will need the hull, the headlight

the circuit board with the two circled holes in the hull.

13 T-72 TANK: STAGE 22 THE HEADLIGHTS AND TRACK With this stage, you receive five more treads and pins, as well as a circuit board with two LEDs which will act as the headlights. PARTS For this stage, you will need the hull, the headlight circuit board, the two screws, a screwdriver and some tweezers. 2 Place the hull upside down, and align the two LEDs on the circuit board with the two circled holes in the hull. Lower the board into place, making sure the LEDs enter the holes. Headlight circuit board Screws (2 pcs) Pins (5 pcs) Treads (5 pcs) 51

14 3 Using tweezers, place one of the screws into the hole in the circuit board, as shown. 4 Half-tighten the screw into the hole. Don t force any of the parts, because the circuit board is fragile. 5 Place the second screw into the hole at the other end of the board. 6 Carefully half-tighten the second screw into the hole. When both screws are in place, carefully tighten them fully. 7 Prepare the track, a small hammer, a wooden board, and any loose treads and pins. 8 Engage the treads and insert a pin through the aligned holes. 9 Hammer the pins into the treads This stage is now complete. Connect together any track sections you have into one piece. 52

BUILD AND DRIVE THE RADIO-CONTROLLED MODEL SCALE 1:16

BUILD AND DRIVE THE RADIO-CONTROLLED MODEL 7 SCALE 1:16 CONTENTS STAGE PAGE 34 The fourth stowage pannier 81 35 The gun, mantlet cover and track 83 36 The recoil mechanism 85 37 The infrared receiver 87