and the rest of it ...
Armor/AFV
For discussions on tanks, artillery, jeeps, etc.
For discussions on tanks, artillery, jeeps, etc.
Hosted by Darren Baker, Mario Matijasic
Turret from Tamiyas Sheridan
RobinNilsson
TOS Moderator
Joined: November 29, 2006
KitMaker: 6,693 posts
Armorama: 5,562 posts
Posted: Friday, September 28, 2018 - 08:59 AM UTC
and the rest of it ...
Frenchy
Joined: December 02, 2002
KitMaker: 12,719 posts
Armorama: 12,507 posts
Posted: Friday, September 28, 2018 - 09:37 AM UTC
Now here's what you can do with the previous kits...
H.P.
H.P.
TankSGT
Joined: July 25, 2006
KitMaker: 1,139 posts
Armorama: 946 posts
Posted: Friday, September 28, 2018 - 09:57 AM UTC
I sure hope we get more then one version. I was a driver on an M551A1 in the late 70s. the only real difference was the laser range finder in the TC cupola and a different gun shield on the TCs 50 cal. I would love to build a better kit of the Sheridan I drove then the one I built with the old Tamiya kit.
Tom
Tom
Klaus-Adler
Campaigns Administrator
Joined: June 08, 2015
KitMaker: 1,505 posts
Armorama: 840 posts
Posted: Friday, September 28, 2018 - 11:33 AM UTC
if tamiya only does one version then i wouldn't worry to much as i'm sure the after market guys will take up the slack :-)
trickymissfit
Joined: October 03, 2007
KitMaker: 1,388 posts
Armorama: 1,357 posts
KitMaker: 1,388 posts
Armorama: 1,357 posts
Posted: Friday, September 28, 2018 - 02:37 PM UTC
Quoted Text
I sure hope we get more then one version. I was a driver on an M551A1 in the late 70s. the only real difference was the laser range finder in the TC cupola and a different gun shield on the TCs 50 cal. I would love to build a better kit of the Sheridan I drove then the one I built with the old Tamiya kit.
Tom
The Sheridan was still in the learning curve when shipped to RVN. They did an armor upgrade soon after. Yet the over heating issue was fixed in due time. I saw at least two different gun shields, and remember seeing a couple with no shielding. Some of the boxes used for the missile were removed
(Where and when ?)
Looking at the turret one can't tell much about the shape. Its a mixture of compound curves.
Gary
Kevlar06
Joined: March 15, 2009
KitMaker: 3,670 posts
Armorama: 2,052 posts
Posted: Friday, September 28, 2018 - 02:48 PM UTC
Quoted Text
I sure hope we get more then one version. I was a driver on an M551A1 in the late 70s. the only real difference was the laser range finder in the TC cupola and a different gun shield on the TCs 50 cal. I would love to build a better kit of the Sheridan I drove then the one I built with the old Tamiya kit.
Tom
If you look closely at the photo, it looks like the later style coupula on the second model (lower and to the right) in the photo. I hope they give us the option of both types in the same kit rather than breaking them up into two different kits, but I'm just glad we have a new M551 coming! But I also notice it looks like they have some of the components mixed up between the two models, namely the "brush screen" on the second model, which I think belongs on the upper left model.
VR, Russ
Kenaicop
#384
Joined: August 23, 2005
KitMaker: 1,426 posts
Armorama: 1,316 posts
Posted: Friday, September 28, 2018 - 02:53 PM UTC
Lower right model also appears to have a canvas cover over the searchlight
HermannB
Joined: October 14, 2008
KitMaker: 4,099 posts
Armorama: 4,067 posts
Posted: Friday, September 28, 2018 - 04:05 PM UTC
AM companies who plan to do NTC VISMOD parts can make a fortune with this kit. 
grunt136mike
Joined: November 24, 2012
KitMaker: 1,896 posts
Armorama: 1,858 posts
Posted: Friday, September 28, 2018 - 04:15 PM UTC
Hi Guys;
The Picture that Frenchy posted makes Me want To "VOMIT" !!!!!!!!
CHEERS; MIKE.
The Picture that Frenchy posted makes Me want To "VOMIT" !!!!!!!!
CHEERS; MIKE.
Frenchy
Joined: December 02, 2002
KitMaker: 12,719 posts
Armorama: 12,507 posts
Posted: Friday, September 28, 2018 - 06:31 PM UTC
One of the models on display is based on this 1:1 one (including markings) :
Both "Hard Core 7" and ""Canary Cage" marking options were already included in Academy Sheridan kit...
Another view of the new Tamiya offering :
H.P.
Both "Hard Core 7" and ""Canary Cage" marking options were already included in Academy Sheridan kit...
Another view of the new Tamiya offering :
H.P.
Kevlar06
Joined: March 15, 2009
KitMaker: 3,670 posts
Armorama: 2,052 posts
Posted: Saturday, September 29, 2018 - 03:36 AM UTC
Quoted Text
One of the models on display is based on this 1:1 one (including markings) :
Both "Hard Core 7" and ""Canary Cage" marking options were already included in Academy Sheridan kit...
Another view of the new Tamiya offering :
H.P.
Yes-- that's interesting-- it's a better view of the turret for sure, and shows the "fold down" armor panels on the forward part of the coupola which would be seen on the later Sheridan. The question is, can this be combined with the "flat" armor found at the rear of the Sheridan turret pictured above to give a complete later version "teacup" (that's what we called it in the 2/11 ACR when I was there in 1976)? I'm hoping so-- it looks like it comes with several other accessories like the searchlight too. The other photo of the turret shows the same thing with a larger gun shield ("Vietnam era") in front of it. I guess we'll find out. Wonder what the cost will be?
VR, Russ
mogdude
Joined: June 18, 2012
KitMaker: 459 posts
Armorama: 195 posts
Posted: Saturday, September 29, 2018 - 03:53 AM UTC
Tracks rubber band or ltl or l&l ? inquiring minds want to know
barkingdigger
Associate Editor
#013
Joined: June 20, 2008
KitMaker: 3,981 posts
Armorama: 3,403 posts
Posted: Saturday, September 29, 2018 - 04:55 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Now here's what you can do with the previous kit...
H.P.
Woah - throwing away that much valuable aluminum to make a reef? Seems kinda criminal...
Can't wait to see the reviews of this new kit, as I still have one of those flawed Academy kits in the stash.
JSSVIII
Joined: March 28, 2007
KitMaker: 1,169 posts
Armorama: 1,067 posts
Posted: Saturday, September 29, 2018 - 03:59 PM UTC
With all the vehicles that used them, including this one, I wish a company would release a brass replacement barrel for the .50 cal that included the conical flash hider. It's not that complicated a shape if you leave the retaining bolts separate. There are a TON of kits that they could be used with. I would be in for at least 8 or 10.
freddietello
Joined: May 18, 2012
KitMaker: 199 posts
Armorama: 175 posts
Posted: Saturday, September 29, 2018 - 05:54 PM UTC
Here is one of the accessories I'm preparing for this kit, it will be available in a few days. Other accessories will include the correct parts that looks oversized in the kit. Most surely that all of them will include C-ration boxes for free.
18Bravo
Joined: January 20, 2005
KitMaker: 7,219 posts
Armorama: 6,097 posts
Posted: Saturday, September 29, 2018 - 06:12 PM UTC
Wow, that was fast. And it looks nice as well. And my fairly extensive VISMOD walk arounds have been sent to the right folks as well. It's out of my hands now.
ReluctantRenegade
Joined: March 09, 2016
KitMaker: 2,408 posts
Armorama: 2,300 posts
Posted: Sunday, September 30, 2018 - 01:56 AM UTC
On pre-sale already: https://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/npq4bvrn3p2mxgz8euyv.html
JSSVIII
Joined: March 28, 2007
KitMaker: 1,169 posts
Armorama: 1,067 posts
Posted: Sunday, September 30, 2018 - 02:18 AM UTC
Those look great Federico, that is exactly the version I was hoping to depict! I was always wondering what the .50 mount looked like, is that some sort of naval mount, maybe from navy river boat?
Violetrock
Joined: March 09, 2003
KitMaker: 831 posts
Armorama: 791 posts
Posted: Monday, October 01, 2018 - 07:42 PM UTC
Can I build this vehicle in MASSTER camouflage from the kit?
http://afvdb.50megs.com/usa/pics/m551.html#M113
Thomas
http://afvdb.50megs.com/usa/pics/m551.html#M113
Thomas
Frenchy
Joined: December 02, 2002
KitMaker: 12,719 posts
Armorama: 12,507 posts
Posted: Tuesday, October 02, 2018 - 03:11 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Can I build this vehicle in MASSTER camouflage from the kit?
http://afvdb.50megs.com/usa/pics/m551.html#M113
I guess so. All the needed parts appear to be included (like the searchlight, the early style turret stowage rack or the TC position armor plates...)
H.P.
jdelicce
Joined: September 02, 2017
KitMaker: 9 posts
Armorama: 7 posts
Posted: Tuesday, October 02, 2018 - 04:06 AM UTC
Where can i purchase FC Models in the united states?
freddietello
Joined: May 18, 2012
KitMaker: 199 posts
Armorama: 175 posts
Posted: Tuesday, October 02, 2018 - 05:45 AM UTC
Hi James. I'm afraid that nobody stocks the FCmodeltips range in the USA. But you can order directly from www.fcmodeltrend.com as many fellows are doing.
Frenchy
Joined: December 02, 2002
KitMaker: 12,719 posts
Armorama: 12,507 posts
Posted: Tuesday, October 02, 2018 - 06:00 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Tracks rubber band or ltl or l&l ? inquiring minds want to know
H.P.
armouredcharmer
Joined: June 09, 2009
KitMaker: 670 posts
Armorama: 410 posts
Posted: Saturday, October 27, 2018 - 06:18 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextTracks rubber band or ltl or l&l ? inquiring minds want to know
H.P.
Well that flushes it down the toilet for me, NOTHING turns me off a kit faster than L+L or Indi-link Tracks.
The only way I`ll take those suckers on is if it`s a tank I really want - step up the T-14 and T-15 Armata.
Kenaicop
#384
Joined: August 23, 2005
KitMaker: 1,426 posts
Armorama: 1,316 posts
Posted: Saturday, October 27, 2018 - 06:22 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextQuoted TextTracks rubber band or ltl or l&l ? inquiring minds want to know
H.P.
Well that flushes it down the toilet for me, NOTHING turns me off a kit faster than L+L or Indi-link Tracks.
The only way I`ll take those suckers on is if it`s a tank I really want - step up the T-14 and T-15 Armata.
But they’re already half built for you!
 |
WEB HOSTING BY
Copyright ©2021 Armorama and Kitmaker Network, a subsidiary of Silver Star Enterprises
All Rights Reserved. Please read our Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy.
All Rights Reserved. Please read our Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy.