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TWS 353094

SCHWERE PLATTFORMWAGON

TYPE SSY 60TON

Congratulations on purchasing one of the finer aftermarket resin kits sets available.

The photo below is of the completed kit. The Panther tank is not included with this kit. You will note 
that we have broken the build into several sub-assemblies. Please note each sub assembly will have it’s 
own parts list as well as part numbers. So look over these instructions to get familiar with what will be 
involved in the construction of this kit. You will also need to have some additional supplies to complete 
this kit. You will need some 5 minuet epoxy, wood glue and several drill bits. The drill bit numbers will 
be called out on the respective sub assemble. We also recommend you have a set of track to aid in the 
truck assembly. Tank Workshop sells a three piece set of track TWS 354003. We can also recommend 
Trumpeter's German Railway Track set kit #00213.

We recommend washing the parts in warm soapy water or a commercially available mold release 
cleaner to remove any residual mold release agent. We also recommend leaving the parts on the 
casting blocks until called out for. Once the part is called out for dry fit to make sure the parts fit 
and align properly

Assembly

The first sub-assembly will be the frame of the car. Please reference the next page for the parts 

list and the assembly steps. We recommend you use a square to make sure the frame is perfectly 
square. You may use the provided wooden deck to make sure you fit the frame together squarely.

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Summary of Contents for SCHWERE PLATTFORMWAGON SSY 60TON

Page 1: ...e called out on the respective sub assemble We also recommend you have a set of track to aid in the truck assembly Tank Workshop sells a three piece set of track TWS 354003 We can also recommend Trumpeter s German Railway Track set kit 00213 We recommend washing the parts in warm soapy water or a commercially available mold release cleaner to remove any residual mold release agent We also recommen...

Page 2: ... frame The fit will be tight and there should be no gaps on the sides or ends Next test fit parts 4 to the locating bars on the insides of parts 1 2 Part 4 should drop right in without pushing the frame sides out If this happens then you ll have 4 waves in your frame and the deck will have gaps If you need to trim part 4 then note that you ll need to remove an equal amount from both sides so the t...

Page 3: ...e how part 3 is joined to the side frame The side frame will have a little overhang from the end piece Fig 2 Note center support beam not included with kit This can be added for extra support but is not necessary 3 ...

Page 4: ... of the bearing box 2 Next you ll need to build the brake support assemblies using parts 2 and 6 You ll need to drill out part 6 at the locating hole using a 52 drill bit Next using the 062 rod as a jig you ll need to install two rod support arms onto the rod NOTE THE ANGLE OF THE SUPPORTS See figure 3 Using this jig then glue part 6 to the locating slots on part 2 You will need to do this 8 times...

Page 5: ... 1 3 9 5 8 9 NOTE You may need to sand the bearing box block 3 flat with the truck frame 1 before installing part 5 Part 5 should sit flat against the truck frame 2 7 062 Rod 6 FWD NOTE direction of brake bar support 5 ...

Page 6: ...of the truck on the rails and the entire assembly is square then go ahead and put some super glue accelerator on all the joints to speed up the slow setting super glue Now install the two remaining brake support sub assemblies into the slots on the truck frames Some trimming may be necessary for these to slide into place See figure 5 5 Now it s time to install the brake pads and rods Using the 062...

Page 7: ... the truck pivot plate to the to the top of the truck assembly This plate should be centered on the truck See figure 6 Fig 6 11 Hitch Bumper Parts 1x4 2x4 3x4 4x4 5x4 6x4 7x4 8x2 9x2 10x4 11x2 12x2 13 14x4 15x4 16x4 7 Not shown 17 18 040 plastic rod ...

Page 8: ...is will allow the jack screw to slide into the blocks and the adjust handle to slide between the blocks Now drill out parts 10 12 and the other side of part 6 using a 60 drill bit I recommend you do the drilling with the parts still attached to the casting block Now assemble the hitch assembly per figure 2 Fig 1 13 10 040 Rod 8 11 040 Rod 6 12 8 3 Now install 2ea air valves to the car ends between...

Page 9: ...Fig 3 1 2 17 3 13 14 5 7 4 install at 4 corners approx 1 5cm from end 9 18 9 Fig 4 ...

Page 10: ...e at your own risk Once the decking is secure you can install the trucks to the mounts on the frame There should be an air tank installed along the centerline of the lower deck between the two truck assemblies Use epoxy to attach this Final step would be to install the rivets bolts in the recessed bolt holes in the deck You can either trim the rivets bolts to sit flush in the deck or you can drill...

Page 11: ...painted several colors from a dark grey black or even red Some may have even been camouflaged The decking can be stained or painted You can use a wire brush to distress the wood and give it a worn torn up look Tank treads were not easy on this wood Look for good references to choose the colors Even use modern day rail cars as reference For Panther use this decal TWS 3002 uses 60ton symbol White Wh...

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