Modular LPG tank in 3 sizes – FDM-ready, easy to print & perfect for rural or industrial N scale scenes.
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This classic above-ground LPG tank model brings authentic detail to your N scale layout. Commonly found near remote homes or small industrial facilities, these tanks add a realistic touch to rural or utility scenes.

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The model comes in three different sizes – small, medium, and large – to fit various layout needs. To ensure optimal printability on FDM printers, each tank is split into three parts. These can be printed separately without supports and easily assembled with a dab of hobby glue.

Whether you're detailing a farmstead, a warehouse yard, or a fuel depot, this model delivers both ease of printing and scale-accurate realism.

 

SizeLength (Model)Length (Original)Capacity (Original)
Small15,75 mm2,5 m2.300 liters
Medium26,75 mm4,3 m4.120 liters
Large34,25 mm5,5 m5.440 liters

 

Print Instructions

  • 0.25 mm nozzle
  • 0.05 mm layer height
  • 3 perimeters
  • 13 top and 10 bottom layers
  • 20 % adaptiv cubic infill
  • concentric top and bottom fill pattern
  • no supports

Print one of each part: Left, Middle, and Right of your desired size variant.

To assemble, insert a short piece of filament into the small alignment holes between the parts – this helps with positioning. Then simply press the parts together and secure them with a drop of hobby glue for extra stability.

Let it dry – and your tank is ready for layout duty!

 

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