Wagoneer81 Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Was this kit modeled after a specific 1:1 prototype? And what would the capacity be, in gallons? I'm currently building a straight truck milk tanker using the back-half of this kit and am wondering what the carrying capacity would be... I'm thinking somewhere around 2500 gallons, maybe 3000... I'd like some other, more knowledgeable opinions, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 (edited) The tank in the Lindberg kit measures about 15 inches long, and has an elliptical section of roughly 4 inches by 2 inches. If we multiply by 25 (the model is in 1/25 scale), that gives us a full-size tank of about 375 inches length, with an elliptical section of about 100 inches by 50 inches. To find the volume of an elliptical tank, we take these dimensions... ... and use this simplified formula... pi x A x B x length, all divided by 4. (pi = 3.1416, A = 50, B = 100, length = 375) That will give us about 1,472,625 cubic inches. One gallon is 231 cubic inches. Divide the volume of the tank by the number of cubic inches in a gallon. We get about 6375 gallons, which is about right for an older fuel tanker trailer design. Today's larger tankers, pulled by more powerful tractors, are around 9000 gallons. PS. Anybody, please feel free to check my math. It's late, and I'm tired. Edited June 21, 2017 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Was this kit modeled after a specific 1:1 prototype? And what would the capacity be, in gallons? I'm currently building a straight truck milk tanker using the back-half of this kit and am wondering what the carrying capacity would be... I'm thinking somewhere around 2500 gallons, maybe 3000... I'd like some other, more knowledgeable opinions, please. See above... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagoneer81 Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 Excellent! Thank you, Bill!!! My mind has been so fuzzed-out, recently, I didn't even think of figuring the volume, myself... So, I am looking at around 3000 gallons for a straight truck built with half of the kit. Excellent! The Mack R-model that I recently purchased, is the perfect chassis for it, then! Thanks again, Ace!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Excellent! Thank you, Bill!!! My mind has been so fuzzed-out, recently, I didn't even think of figuring the volume, myself... So, I am looking at around 3000 gallons for a straight truck built with half of the kit. Excellent! The Mack R-model that I recently purchased, is the perfect chassis for it, then! Thanks again, Ace!!! Glad I could help. I'm doing something kinda similar...a '50s Ford COE airport fuel truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 The tank in the Lindberg kit measures about 15 inches long, and has an elliptical section of roughly 4 inches by 2 inches. If we multiply by 25 (the model is in 1/25 scale), that gives us a full-size tank of about 375 inches length, with an elliptical section of about 100 inches by 50 inches. To find the volume of an elliptical tank, we take these dimensions... ... and use this simplified formula... pi x A x B x length, all divided by 4. (pi = 3.1416, A = 50, B = 100, length = 375) That will give us about 1,472,625 cubic inches. One gallon is 231 cubic inches. Divide the volume of the tank by the number of cubic inches in a gallon. We get about 6375 gallons, which is about right for an older fuel tanker trailer design. Today's larger tankers, pulled by more powerful tractors, are around 9000 gallons. PS. Anybody, please feel free to check my math. It's late, and I'm tired. Um, yeah, ah, well, er, but....and...... Yer smart!!!!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 This is the one kit I am glad Ollies had by me. These are rarely ever under 20 after shipping on ebay, or at least when I am looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 This is the one kit I am glad Ollies had by me. These are rarely ever under 20 after shipping on ebay, or at least when I am looking. Yup. I'd been watching these kits for $50 + shipping on Ebay and was surprised when they showed up at Ollie's. Only bought two, probably should have bought a couple more for $19.99 each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagoneer81 Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 Glad I could help. I'm doing something kinda similar...a '50s Ford COE airport fuel truck. I'd like to see that, if you get the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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