{"product_id":"fuel-tanks-sikorsky-ch-53-2-pcs-scale-1-48-reskit-rsu48-0005-for-helicopters-model-kit","title":"Fuel Tanks Sikorsky CH-53 (2 pcs) Scale 1:48 ResKit RSU48-0005 for Helicopters Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis aftermarket \u003cstrong\u003eexternal fuel tank set\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for the \u003cstrong\u003eSikorsky CH-53 helicopter family\u003c\/strong\u003e. The parts serve as accessories for helicopter \u003cstrong\u003escale model kits\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping reproduce the distinctive auxiliary fuel tanks commonly mounted on CH-53 series aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eManufactured in detailed \u003cstrong\u003eresin components\u003c\/strong\u003e, the set includes two external tanks intended for realistic \u003cstrong\u003e1\/48 scale helicopter model builds\u003c\/strong\u003e. These tanks improve the external configuration of the helicopter by providing refined shapes and surface detail compared with typical kit parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCH-53 Sea Stallion family\u003c\/strong\u003e often carries external fuel tanks mounted along the fuselage sides to extend operational range. On scale models these tanks become a prominent visual element of the helicopter’s silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor modelers:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry-fit the tanks against the fuselage mounting points before painting. Light sanding of the contact areas can help achieve a smooth fit along the helicopter’s side structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatible aircraft\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSikorsky MH-53 Pave Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSikorsky HH-53\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSikorsky MH-53\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sikorsky CH-53 helicopter family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariant \/ Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e CH-53 \/ MH-53 \/ HH-53\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/48 (also written as 1:48)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuel Tank Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType of equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helicopter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any \/ Universal - for compatible 1\/48 CH-53 helicopter kits (kit-dependent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e ResKit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ukraine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e RSU48-0005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis item is part of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reskit\"\u003eResKit\u003c\/a\u003e and belongs to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aftermarket\"\u003eAftermarket\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse more in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reskit-fuel-tanks\"\u003eResKit Fuel Tanks\u003c\/a\u003e or compare with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fuel-tanks\"\u003eFuel Tanks (all brands)\u003c\/a\u003e. For matching builds, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/helicopter-model-kits\"\u003eHelicopter Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/helicopter-model-kits-scale-1-48\"\u003e1\/48 Helicopter Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich helicopter variants can use these fuel tanks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tanks correspond to configurations seen on the \u003cstrong\u003eCH-53 Sea Stallion family\u003c\/strong\u003e, including CH-53, MH-53, and HH-53 variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre the tanks designed for a specific kit brand?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The set is designed as a universal accessory for compatible \u003cstrong\u003e1\/48 scale CH-53 helicopter model kits\u003c\/strong\u003e. Minor fitting adjustments may depend on the base kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many tanks are included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe set contains \u003cstrong\u003etwo external fuel tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e intended for installation on both sides of the fuselage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre the parts painted?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The resin parts are supplied unpainted and require standard preparation, priming, and painting during the model build.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ResKit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43971382411446,"sku":"RSU48-0005","price":23.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/6405\/2662\/files\/RSU48-0005_1.jpg?v=1747302305","url":"https:\/\/plastic-models-kits.com\/products\/fuel-tanks-sikorsky-ch-53-2-pcs-scale-1-48-reskit-rsu48-0005-for-helicopters-model-kit","provider":"Plastic Models Kits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}