Thanks Gino, I appreciate that. The pump and hoses will be really useful next year on an M548 project.
Much obliged.
Den
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For general info I’ve contacted the designer and asked if he could design? the 2 reels and pump as a separate project, maybe include a pod to make it more marketable.
That way I and others can build an M548 with two bladders and a pump set on back.
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My daughter will try to get those bladders to you today if she leaves school in time. Otherwise tomorrow for sure.
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Much obliged Rob.
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You would be buying a set of files that include one file for the pump unit and a separate file for the tank. You can print as many as you want of each. You should be able to break them apart in the slicer program you use for your printer and make any part separately as well. That is one thing I love about 3D print files, the ability to modify them. I am getting pretty good at separating parts, modifying them and building new parts from them. The possibilities are pretty much endless.
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Excellent news Gino. Well done on your achievements with 3D.
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Hey Gino,
I’ve got someone interested in building “the other setup” for refuelling.
I already have the full HL pump and tank set to use for an M548 - plus one spare Pod.
My main aim now is to have cradles made for the bladders and if I can get the already-separated pump and hose parts too ( instead of more Pods) that should work for me.
Cheers
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So Steel Oxide accepted my idea for bladders, pump and hose reel. The file for this set is available on their site.
I bought one and planning to start an M548 as the carrier early next week.
I will however be using our own 18bravo’s bladders. They’re very realistic.
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Hey Wayne, I’m in the v early stages of an M548 Refueling wagon and I need some advice. I’m finishing it in MERDC Red Desert so the cab will be open.
I have the 3D printed main deck, pump and hose reel to print and my first question is; does the raised floor from the standard M548A1 go in under the main deck or is this part left out?
I’ve attached an image of the 3D print to clarify my question.
Cheers bud, some pics of your wagon would also really be appreciated.
Denimo
PS I’m using 18bravo’s bladders, they look great!
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While I don’t have any actual knowledge on this, Looking at this picture and checking the fit of the kit parts, I would guess that there is a frame that slides in on the raised floor, which the bladder cradles, pump and hose reels mount to. Fire extinguisher in back. Just my take on it, see what you think. Also, pump motor in the picture reminds me of the ones on the quad 50 mount on Nancy. PS After looking at your pictures it appears that they added a piece on the bottom that may replace the raised floor piece. Won’t be sure without seeing real part to compare. Please let me know when you have them in hand. Wayne
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Thanks for that. I guess it’ll be easier to i d the size and positioning of the piece under the floor deck in the pic I sent once the deck is printed.
It’s taking some time as I need my Mac Pro upgraded to handle the printing.
The old girl is a 2012 
Cheers Wayne
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We’re all getting older, but hopefully not worn out yet! Any idea what the inside walls have as far as any detail and hope to see your open roof frame ideas. Also, haven’t seen anything on Pawel’s project for a while, so hope he will chime in soon. Any picks of 18 Bravo’s bladders? Wayne
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Those do look very nice. I like the partially deflated look, very realistic. Wayne
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Thanks for the pics. Not sure how I’d get all those details added. Wayne
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Would I be right in thinking a razor saw is how best to remove the pouring blocks under those bladders? I’ve got to get them slightly rounded underneath to fit the trays that Steel Oxide designed for them.
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I use a barrel shaped steel cutter on a dremel.
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Anybody know if the M548 was ever fitted with a steel roof? Google says it was for desert service but I am darned if I can find much information on it. The AFV Club kit only provides a canvas roof.
Cheers all.
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