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ZSU-23-4 Shilka AA Assembly (TIBX06)

ZSU-23-4 Shilka AA Assembly (TIBX06)

ZSU-23-4 Shilka AA Assembly (TIBX06)

How to assemble your ZSU-23-4 Shilka AA.

Check out the Soviet  ZSU-23-4 Shilka AA Platoon spotlight here...

Check out the Israeli ZSU-23-4 Shilka AA Platoon spotlight here...

ZSU-23-4 Shilka AA Assembly (TIBX06)
Assembling the ZSU-23-4 Shilka AA
Tip: When referring to left or right-hand side in regards to a Team Yankee miniature, the orientation is determined as if looking at the vehicle from the rear.
Step 1. Begin assembly by adding the tracks. there are left/right indicators on the back of each track to ensure they are put on the correct way. Below: Left and right tracks attached.
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Step 2. Next glue the radar dish onto the top of the turret. There are two small notches towards the rear that the radar mount will fit into. Step 3. The cannon assembly comes in two pieces. There are three small bumps and corresponding divots to ensure the two halves are positioned correctly.
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Below: The cannon halvs glued together correctly. Step 4. Glue the cannon mount into the front of the turret. You'll notice there are small notches on one side of the guns. These should be facing down.
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Step 5. Next place the turret into the body of your ZSU-23-4 Shilka and you're done!  
ZSU-23-4 Shilka AA Assembly (TIBX06)

Alternatively, you may prefer to glue rare earth magnets into the recess in the hull and to the bottom of the turret, as a secure way of fixing your turrets to the hulls,

Rare Earth Magnets (XX105) are available through the online store here...

 

Rare Earth Magnets (XX105)

 

These 1mm x 5mm magnets fit perfectly into the round recess in the centre of the turret well in the hull.

Below: Fully assembled ZSU-23-4 Shilka.
ZSU-23-4 Shilka AA Assembly (TIBX06)

Happy modelling!

~ George.